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Old 12-15-2007, 10:07 AM
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Since I've gotten my BMW I've noticed it. I pointed it out to the wife a couple of weeks ago. Not just the Accord but some of the Civic models. Some of the wheel details are very similar, body details also, trunk lines particularly.
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='506927' date='Dec 14 2007, 08:04 PM
ABSOLUTELY!!! I was going to post something on this, but haven't had time. I think they also blended in some Audi A6 elements as well.
Definitely looks more Audi-ish from the front. I really have to look at it to see similarities to the E60, but they are there.

In terms of cars, the Japanese have always been known as more perfectionists instead of innovators.
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... funny since most reviewers rip the body style.



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it looks a lot like the acura rl.
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='507104' date='Dec 15 2007, 10:39 AM
Yes, the 4 door Accord looks like an E60, but the Accord Coupe looks pretty nice, albeit derivative. For $28K for the 270bhp V6, seem like a great deal, especially with the reliability.
Agree, not a big fan of the new 4-door Accord, but the new Accord coupe looks very good.
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YUCK. never was a honda fan...

I think the coupe looks like the old Acura CL...
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Noticed at Geneva Motorshow last march . It's disgusting they tried to copy the E60 .
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