The CU2 Luxury is one of the best looking stock sedans ever made. The sound system is incredible too. Shame there wasn't a turbo or V6 option in Australia.
I just bought my 1st cu2 today and wow it is bloody nice. I was afraid it was going to be abit small inside (I'm 5ft 11 and quite a big fella) and I was pleasantly surprised about how much room there was in both the front and rare seats. The rare seats do look small but when I sat in them it felt very comfortable with adequate leg room. The cabin is so quiet and road noise is barely there. I have the 5sp auto with paddle shifters and man it can go! I made a decision to either get a car for long trips and work OR to add a few mods. Once I realized my bank account was laughing at me I opted for the less tunable option. Throttle response does feel abit laggy but after checking airfilter it looked like it had been sitting in years worth of poop so I'm off to repco for a new filter. Hopefully that will help. Your videos are great. Straight to the bloody point - EXACTLY how kiwis are. Non of this 30mins of rambling to share 2mins of the info you actually need, so well done mate! Legend.
In stock form I'd still go for the cu2 ,it's a lot of car for the money here in South africa , manual also is hard to find and has really cool features that I wish my type S had , the cl9 was a cheeky honda sedan built for guys that had no choice but to put on a facade that they've grown up , but haven't. Either way if you own any of these , you're a happy boy regardless. Awesome content keep it up.
Great video!! In the CU2s defence the boot was fully loaded and my DIY intake may not be fabricated too well - but ali express is slow unfortunately! 😊 - That unpredictable throttle responses is most definitely my PVC intake 😂😂😂
I have both a CU2 & CL9 both with 6MT in stock form. I suppose without the mods on the CL9, the CU2 is much faster and drives better then a CL9:) A great video and spot-on commentary, keep up the great work!
Great video as always! I had to convince my wife to let me get a manual Euro for the family car after falling in love with Honda’s again once I bought my Integra weekender. I picked the CU2 in a six speed manual after driving both but have lived to regret it. Things brilliant to drive but you really notice the extra weight in and out of corners.
@@KiwiCarLife best car chase movie because of those Nzd roads. First time I saw it I was 9 and watched it close to 10x since then lol. "Open it up Casey" and guy takes off fkn exaust 😄.
Uhm, I think you could've elaborated a lot more on the engine side of things. Because the K24Z3 is a serious downgrade from the K24A3. With the Z3, Honda moved to the "headifold" design, meaning the exhaust manifold is ingrated into the head, and will immediately be a bottleneck if you want it to breathe better. Secondly, the K24A3 has VTEC on the exhaust, whereas the Z3 doesn't. The Z3 is DOHC, but it only has single-lobe cams, and there is no VTEC camlobes. The K24A3 has 3 lobe cams on the exhaust with VTEC. The tuning potential of the K24A3 therefor over 300hp built. You can forget getting anything extra out of the K24Z3 without a turbo, which it is made for basically. Honestly, a 6000-7000rpm turbo engine isn't really anything other than the competition. Which is why the screaming K-engines died with the headifold. EDIT: Oh, halfway through the video you talked about it again. Oh well. Ill leave it up for reference sake.
He said all that already bro. It’s obvious if you want power and want to modify to 300hp go with the cl9 if you want to go luxury from a-b with a bit of pop and sound go with the cu2
Great VID! I used to have a CL9 till last month - AUS delivered - before jumping onto grs184 Crown, owned for about 5 and a half years. CL9 is certainly a great car. Good build quality, quite a timeless design and a decent performance - certainly not considered 'fast' but overall a great daily vehicle. Nowadays in Aus the import regulation got lifted up hence We get to import CL7 - starting from $20K AUD ish so once those CL9 owners chase those EuroRs, I might slide in and pick up another CL9, this time for a weekender car XD
Yeah nice, 20k for a euro r is totally not worth it tho. Can build a cl9 up to that kind of performance for half that. Just need a type r gearset, lsd, headers, cai and tune and you're basically there
@@KiwiCarLife Thank you. A reply from you means alot. The car was purchased one year ago stock in mint with 65k on the clock. Have huge plans for it. Only mods are intake and swap of stereo to kenwood touch screen. It was expensive endeavour and those funds could have been utilised way better lol. Edit sound system swap was nuts. Most audio engineers won't touch it. But the intake from ebay was straight forward.
Thx for the video mate ! I have personaly owned all accord cars (Europe) since the 91 model with the best engine each time, also a ATR 99. I for sure much prefer the cu2 than the cl9. I owned them both in 2.4L 6mt, never modified them, only put some good tires and 17" wheels on it. 12 years with à 2009 cu2 and i swear it is a much better car. Enjoy your H gentlemen.
I have a Cl9, cl7 & cl9 are very popular on our place. One of the reason is they have aftermarket . The accord euro, type s is easy to keep in repair . P.s. I live in HK
I have a 08 CL7 and my friend has a 09 CU2, oddly enough we are both at 170K at the moment. While the CU2 interior is nicer my friends interior is literally falling apart. The armrest leather has a huge hole in it. Also his door panels where you rest your arm at is basically gone lol. The leather is more supple in the CU2 but I really question the durability.
I drive a 2011 CU2 manual and love it. Should probably treat it better than i do. It has 180k on the ODO and never had an issue outside a light bulb change and some of the undercarriage plastic coming loose.
@@KiwiCarLife Meh, it's pretty slow to react. At least it is on my CU1, which I think is 99% the same AT. What I dont like about the S-mode is that you can't really put it into S at higher speed. As it's limited to 1-2-3 before putting it into sequential mode (flipper pedal). So when you put it into S, to go to the sequential mode, it downshifts to 3 and revs like mad. I don't understand why S couldn't just be sequential mode, and whatever gear it is in for D, was what it went to in S.
I was cross-shopping the cl9 and cu2 here in the states. I was leaning more towards the cl9 bc i like more "sporty" Honda like driving. But eventually got the cu2 for the exact points you mentioned. Its more luxury and better for daily driving and still has a fun factor for sure. 6spd ofc.
I drive a CU2 Type S manual :) Thinking about a reflash but keeping it stock for now. Which does 7.9sec even without intake. Throttle response is consistent for me but short of the drive by cable Hondas. Handling is superb for that kinda car. 235 tires also help. Nice video.
@@chrisskelly6408 yeah will be interesting to see if there's any improvement... can agree at high rpms it felt a little choked, whereas my cl9 revs very freely and makes power right to 8k
Hello from Ukraine:) well, you doin a great job making such a good videos. And I like your Euro-R rocket. I just bought CL9 Exec black colored in 4/5 condition, 2006 yr, but 155k km. We do not have 7 gen Type-S or Euro-R here in at least 4/5 condition and for the true price. But I think I get it run smoothly and later install type-s lips etc and rear blade small spoiler. It will look much better in that:))
From South Africa, I drive a Cu2 automatic. Great pull away. Great car, but very fragile front bumper for such a big car. Infact I'm having it readjusted this Wednesday.
@@KiwiCarLife. Have you bothered to check before you kinda like to ridicule me? If you did, you would soon see that it is held together by flimsy clams especially in the middle section and that consistently driving over speedbumps, we have plenty in SA, makes the bumber sagg especially around the lights part. I spoke to the guys at Honda, and they admitted, that it is a weak spot on the Cu2.
@@donovanhendricks2218 well I mean it’s a logical conclusion to come to? Generally if a bumper needs readjusting it’s because it’s either been removed and not put on properly, or smacked into something. I’ve worked at a car dealer for 5 years so believe me I know! But yes I did have to put some blocks under the bumper supports on my CL9 just to lift it up slightly. Hopefully they can get yours sorted 🤞
@@KiwiCarLife. I'm driving my third Cu2 now. It has a high resale value depending on gas price flactuations in my country. The middle section of the bumber at the bottom of the headlights have plastic mountings on each side. They literally split in half with the back part attached to the body. I reattach it using long drywall screws. The clips at the end of the bumper stays in place perfectly, except for the middle section. Just thought I should share.
I'm going to collect a cl9 exe (2007) at sunday :) (now I have a cl7 2.0 155ps). First it will be reflashed, the next step is change the header. A can not wait :DDDD
@@KiwiCarLife than maybe get a civic ep3 type-r transmision with the cl9 final drive, lighter flywheel and lighter wheels (stock 17" wheels are too heavy)
Here in Ireland I have a 2012 Honda Accord type-s 2.2 idtec 180bhp stock and is call a cu3 cos it’s diesel on like the cu2 2.4 petrol is 198bhp all do thinking of getting a remap in it but don’t want to do any damage to the engine in the long run but will be getting a few mods for it alright. good video’s man keep it up good work..
@@The_Noticer. as far as I'm aware pfl and fl tsx has a2 but the fl ones have a bigger cam and better intake manifold or something, hence why they make more power
I notice you've changed the stock intake -resonator tube for a short ram. How's that going? worth changing it over stock -tube? Would you go CAI if doing it again or something else? Thanks
I just made the intake by cutting up the cheap simota one I bought for my CD5 to fit my CL9... One day I'll probably get a better setup, just wanted more noise for the meantime
@@KiwiCarLife I could find some at similar price point and sometimes the CL9 is a bit more expensive than the CU2, whereas CU2 is the one that came out later
What are the differences in automatic transmissions for both these cars? Are they still CVT's? I recall someone at the Honda dealership tell me that the CL9 transmission was not a CVT, and I have not been able to find much info online
I own an exquisite cw3 2008 executive 2.2diesel mapped ~200hp. It is tbh the best Honda i have owned, although it is Still plagued with the fault all My 7 Hondas have gotten.. front right lower ball joint is useless. Other than that im looking to install some airride kits, have you got any suggestions for a Good One?
Nah CU4 was only available in the states as an Acura TSX - we got the us body Accord V6 too so there was no need for an accord euro v6 and an accord v6
I've got the 09 CU2 on 20s & bc racing coilovers. Even though the engine is 💯 stock goes great...handles amazing.. even on the 20s.. 245 up front and 275 on the back.. I say if this CU2 had some suspension work it would have been heaps better on the drive portion.. im all about the CU2.. great car!
Cl9 has vtec on both intake and exhaust side and 4 separate exhaust ports going into a 4-1 header, cu2 has vtec only on intake side and has a collector style header where all 4 ports go into one outlet, rather than remaining separate and getting collected in the header. In essence the cl9 engine is more desirable for tuning
First, sorry for my english 😄 iam from Croatia and my english its not so good. I see you video and its verry great ! I have the Accord Cl 9 AT and Cu2 AT For my has the CL a timeles Design and give you mutch more fun to drive. The Cu2 is havier and biger and you feel that. But the cu2 Engine its Stronger, the suspension give you mor stability when you drive 200km/h + on the german Autobahn. 👍👌💪🏻😎 The Conception in Cu its mutch mor bether for the CL. Conception Highway Zagreb to Zurich max 130km/h: Cl9 = 8.5L /100km CU2= 7.2 /100km So witch one is bether ? i dont know ! I Love my cars same ♥️ I think the Cu2 its betther for Highway and German Autobahn ! The CL its bether in the City and when you driving to Alps.
Yeah would agree with that... stock cl9 vs stock cu2 (both auto) I'd take the cu2. It's more stable, has more power, more comfort and features. But manual vs manual I'd have a cl9. More sporty and lightweight chassis with more engine potential
Are you sure the problem is with the throttle of the CU2? Because the CU2 has a very unsmooth torque curve, peaks and dips all over the shop (due to crappy head/cam setup). The torque curve of the K24Z is nothing like the K24A....
@@KiwiCarLife yeah but your cI9 had headers also which gave you that slight advantage. I own a 2011 accord euro cu2 luxury and although I like the earlier editions like the cI9 I prefer the cu2,the refinements are so much better. But if you had bone stock both cars the cu2 would have the slight advantage with power but it’s really negligible to be honest. The gear ratios in my cu2 are better than the earlier versions like you said. Each to their own I guess,both cars are awesome and I believe the best 4 door sports cars ever made. I have big plans for my K-24 z3,she is getting a built performance engine rebuild with supporting mods for 300 hp. That will be the limit though as you start having traction issues if you go over that 300 hp range unless you go all wheel drive which is more money than I can afford. Hey great channel anyway mate,love your videos. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
@@KiwiCarLife yes stock really??,,i dont belive it...you are young guy..i am old i see a lot of things you think i dcant see...proof it show me the truth
@@IrmanSarajlija let me be clear sir. The CL9 is lowered on Tein S-Tech lowering springs. The CU2 is completely stock ride height. Do not try to argue otherwise. What is your reasoning behind these cars being "too low" anyway? Do you think I should sell it and buy a CR-V instead?
Yo Man. Why would Acura allow such an ugly car to be sold? The 09+ models. It was all good until the 09 models. Who approved this garbage to the public? Wow
@KiwiCarLife not a chance. Are you trolling me? The third gen tsx is uglyyyy 🤮 Wow who approved that monstrosity? They need to get fired and never be allowed to design another car ever again. The whole team