Whelen Lights

Coupe Clear

2009 Honda Accord Coupe Road Test

When Honda revealed the low-slung, chiseled, near-production version Accord Coupe Concept at the 2007 Detroit auto show, both the media and public response was clearly positive—and talk quickly ensued about how closely its look would mimic, or vice versa, the yet-to-be-debuted next-generation 2008 Accord sedan. While there are similarities—what a difference two fewer doors make.

Coupe Du Jour

Say "Honda Accord" and most will think: boring but reliable and economical transportation. The 2009 Honda Accord Coupe requires new word associations: "attractive and fast." The Accord Coupe is far more than an Accord with the rear doors welded shut. The most noticeable feature is its styling. For us, it's like a cross between a BMW 3 Series and an Aston-Martin DB9. It enjoys Honda's tradition of durable attractiveness—styling that doesn't go quickly out of style. Compared to the Accord Sedan, the Coupe is narrower and shorter. It has more aggressive suspension tuning and a lower final drive ratio for better acceleration.

Inside, the upscale feel continues. A multi-curved black dash is accented with a polished aluminum-colored band across the bottom. The top-of-the-line tester that Honda provided boasted supportive leather seats. Access to the back seat is as easy as it gets with a coupe. Once seated, there's adequate room for two average-sized adults. The Coupe has two fewer inches of headroom than the sedan, so basketball players and those with a larger than average behind will bump their heads on the ceiling. The center rear seat is for urgent situations only.

Power Levels

Two engines are available: A 190-horse, DOHC, four-cylinder, and the potent 271-horse SOHC 3.5-liter V-6. The six, which features four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing, makes a strong 254 pound-feet of torque at a relatively high 5000 rpm. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The automatic suffered from a bit of lag between when we asked for full throttle and the transmission downshifted to the needed gear. That gave the BMW too much of a head start. The four-cylinder with the five-speed manual gets 22 miles per gallon in the government's city driving cycle and 31 on the highway. The V-6 automatic gets 19 in the city and 28 on the highway.

A limiting factor in the Accord Coupe's ability to keep up with a 230-horse BMW 328 or a 300-horse 335 on winding roads are its less-than-sticky Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 all-season tires. Drive too deep into a tight corner before getting on the brakes and the anti-lock braking system will flutter like a frightened dove and the car will slide wide of your intended path. The Coupe's handling seemed nicely balanced but we kept radically overestimating the level of grip. The Accord Coupe will require a switch to ultra-high-performance summer tires to keep up with a well-driven BMW. Since Michelin doesn't make ultra-high performance tires in the Coupe's P235/45R18 original equipment size, options include the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A or the low-cost Kumho Ecsta SPT. Fitted with either, the Honda-BMW match-up will be determined mainly by the drivers' skills and determination. With sticky tires on the Honda, even 335i drivers will have to keep an eye on the rearview.

Top Models

The Accord Coupe comes in three trim levels: The base LX-S, the mid-level EX and the top of the line EX-L. Only the EX-L is available with a V-6. Pricing begins at around $23,000 and explodes past $32,000 for the EX-L V-6. This eighth version of the Accord Coupe was first introduced in 2008 and was changed little for 2009.

Standard in the V-6 Coupe is a 270-watt AM/FM/6-disc in-dash audio system with seven speakers. Standards include MP3/auxiliary audio input jack and XM satellite radio. We found the speed-sensitive volume control a very nice feature, especially when slowing after a mountain-road charge. A continually annoying trait of Hondas is reflections cast into the windshield and backlight at night and even under certain daylight conditions.

The Accord Coupe is a classically beautiful, strong performing two-door, four-seater. A dozen years ago it would have been among the top-performing sports coupes on the market. Add a set of sticky tires and a skilled driver and it is today, too.

About the Author

autoMedia.com, with their team of automotive experts, has been providing auto shoppers, car enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers automotive advice they can trust for over 10 years. Enjoy reading more of their popular car reviews and road tests plus learn more about the 2009 Honda Accord Coupe, including the latest pricing, rebates and incentives along with details on all Honda Models.

Coupe $5.99 John Carroll Doyle Coupe - Art Print

Clear Snap-On Cover For UTStarcom CDM-8630 / Verizon Coupe $13.99 This hard snap-on cover is designed for UTStarcom CDM-8630 / Verizon Coupe . Comes with 2 pieces of hard plastic protective plates (front and back) and a detachable swivel belt clip. With openings for front screen display, volume / side buttons, headset jack and charger jack, which allow easy access to all phone functions. Easy snap-on installation. Protects your phone from scratches. Keeps the phone body in good condition and looking new. The phone can be used while inside the cover and flip action of the phone will not be affected. Can be attached to a belt. Made of hard plastic.

Dectane BMW E46 3series Coupe LED Tail Light-Set red/clear $149 Data:from year '98 - '03, Coupe Model:red/clear with E-mark of conformity / approved for street use compatible with board computer LED indicator LED stop light LED parking light cable harness and bulbs included 1 set consisting of4tail lights

English Coupe $19.99 English Coupe - Premium Poster

Coupe Pilette $19.99 Coupe Pilette - Premium Poster

Corvette Coupe 2009 Glue Model Kit $19.99 America's premiere sports car strikes again with the 2009 Corvette coupe. Pure classic style and a commanding presence will have hardcore vette lovers and youngsters alike begging for this American beauty to build! Model is 1:25 scale. Skill Level 2 model kit requires paint and glue. Ages 10 and up. Fully detailed parts are molded in white, plus chrome, and clear parts. Features black vinyl tires and pictorial Instructions.

Bimmian DCL460RNY Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20002001 Rear Lenses Without Solaris InvisiBulbs $210.6 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20002001. Rear Lenses without Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL463RNY Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20022003 Rear Lenses Without Solaris InvisiBulbs $210.6 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20022003. Rear Lenses without Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL463SNS Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20022003 Side Lenses With Ultrabright Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs $91.26 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20022003 EXCEPT M3. Side Lenses with Ultrabright Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs

Bimmian DCL463SNY Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20022003 Side Lenses Without Solaris InvisiBulbs $70.2 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20022003 EXCEPT M3. Side Lenses without Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL463FNS Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20022003 Front Lenses Screw In With Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs $112.32 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20022003. Front Lenses (Screw In) with Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL463FNY Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20022003 Front Lenses Screw In Without Solaris InvisiBulbs $84.24 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20022003. Front Lenses (Screw In) without Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL464SYY Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe Not M3 20042006 Side LED Lenses $105.3 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe (Not M3) 20042006. Side Led Lenses.

Bimmian DCL460FNS Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20002001 Front Lenses Clip In With Ultrabright Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs $112.32 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20002001. Front Lenses (Clip In) with Ultrabright Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL460FNY Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20002001 Front Lenses Clip In Without Solaris InvisiBulbs $84.24 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20002001. Front Lenses (Clip In) without Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL460SNS Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20002001 Side Lenses With Ultrabright Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs $91.26 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20002001 EXCEPT M3. Side Lenses with Ultrabright Amber Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bimmian DCL460SNY Depo Brand Clear Lenses For E46 Coupe 20002001 Side Lenses Without Solaris InvisiBulbs $70.2 Get the clean European look of clear lenses. Clear lenses give your car a unique and clean look by ridding you of the orange and making your car look great no matter what the color. Our DEPO brand lens kits are a much less expensive alternative to our OEM clear lens kits. Depo lenses are of the highest quality available in the aftermarket. For owners of 19992001 Sedans you also have the option to upgrade to the Red/White/Red configuration of the facelifted E46 20022006 sedans. These lenses would go perfect with our Solaris InvisiBulbs. With Solaris InvisiBulbs you get the completely clear look you were after by installing mirror bulbs (that blink orange or xenon color) instead of installing orange bulbs into your clear lenses. Buying these same lenses from the dealer would cost you hundreds more. For E46 Coupe 20002001 EXCEPT M3. Side Lenses without Solaris InvisiBulbs.

Bugatti Royale Coupe $10 Bugatti Royale Coupe

Coupe Olazur $429.99 Geo Ham Coupe Olazur - Framed Giclee Print

La Coupe $109.99 Pascal Cessou La Coupe - Framed Art Print

Ford 1949 Club Coupe Model Kit $15.99 Classic ride and model kit! Express your creativity and skill! Classic AMT model kit! AMT is back and better than ever! The renowned model kit brand rides again with plans to reissue gems from the tooling archive, some of which haven't been available in several decades! The 1949 Ford Coupe is a perennial AMT favorite that still includes many of the original customizing parts that were introduced in the first release of the kit. This time 'round, it's packaged in the groovy mid 70's Street Rods Series box art. Molded in white and clear with chrome plated parts and black vinyl tires. Colorful decals. Skill level 2, 1:25 scale model kit requires glue assembly and paint.

In Pro Car Wear Tail Lights - Red/Clear [99-01 BMW 3 Series (E46) Coupe] $229.95 In Pro Car Wear Tail Lights - Red/Clear

In Pro Car Wear Tail Lights - Crystal Clear [99-01 BMW 3 Series (E46) Coupe] $229.95 In Pro Car Wear Tail Lights - Crystal Clear

Bimmian LSL464COY LED Side Lenses Pair For E46 Coupe Not M3 20042006 Clear Lenses Orange Illumination $105.3 Get the clean European look of clear lenses And get an upgrade to Led at the same time. Dont be fooLed by the kits that other online vendors are selling... this kit is Completely Unique. This 4 piece Plug And Play Led taillight kit will give you the updated hitech look And style of the newest BMW E46 coupes and M3s And they are Brighter And draw less power than filament lights. Our lenses are of the highest quality available proof of this lies in their DOT and SAE ceritification No other brAnd on the market can claim an authentic DOT / SAE certification. Be suspicious of other sellers claiming to have DOT / SAE certifications Certification Marks are BrAnded On The Lenses. Our lenses are also Guaranteed To Work In Your Vehicle And are fully Plug And Play with no bulb failure warnings or computer errors. Included in our kit are All Four Piecesfor the rear of your vehicle the left And right turn signals / stop lights in Led plus the updated M3 style left And right reverse indicators for your trunk lid. Perfect for older vehicles whose reverse indicators are starting to go yellow from age. Pair For E46 Coupe Not M3 20042006. Clear Lenses. Orange Illumination.

La Rochere 'Elise' Ice Cream Coupe Set (Pack of 6) $139.68 The classic 'Elise' decor created by la Rochere has emboossed tear drops surrounding the sides and cascading down the sides and accenting the rounded bottom of each Coupe. These French coupes hold 14 ounces.Clear glass coupesCapacity: 14 ouncesDishwasher-safe durable glassDimensions: 4 inches tall x 4.5 inches in diameterPack of 6

Bimmian RVL46CCYY Replacement Reverse Lens E46 Coupe or M3 Clear Lenses pair $84.24 Update and replace your Reverse lights to M3 style. Left and right reverse indicators for your trunk lid are Perfect for older vehicles whose reverse indicators are starting to go yellow from age. Our lenses are of the highest quality available proof of this lies in their DOT and SAE certification No other brand on the market can claim an authentic DOT / SAE certification. Be suspicious of other sellers claiming to have Dot / Sae certifications Certification Marks Are Branded On The Lenses. Our lenses are also Guaranteed To Work In Your Vehicle and are have perfect OEM fitment. E46 Coupe or M3Clear Lenses pair.