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Originally Posted by Scotsman

Don't know what the Accords V6 setup is but it also has AFM (Honda's version).

I think that's the first and only V6 with it (VCM -Variable Cylinder Management), and it's not available with manual transmission. It runs in 3, 4, and 6cyl mode. I read a user review somewhere and they said they hated it.

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Here's some: "good try with the VCM but it's terrible, this really brings down the performance of the car."

"Enjoy the way the car handles especially the power of the V-6. I think Honda made a big improvement in the design of the car. The Vcm systems totally ruins the car. What a big disappointment. I had rather not have it and sacrifice the mileage.... "

Get rid of cylinder deactivation on coupe, it actually slows down when try to accelerate.

VCM ruins a great car
Date Posted: 04/30/2008 By: Joe Collier

I am very disappointed in this car. I am disappointed in the ride. The VCM is very rough. It lunges when shifting

VCM feature makes it feel like the car is constantly hunting for gears at 60-70 mph. Fuel economy is horrendous -- 17 in the city at best, even despite the VCM. Honda says car is "operating normally" so if you think you're going to do better, it's not likely.

Not completely satisfied with VCM. Too much shifting especially when in cruise control

I am so disappointed in this car. The VCM system has basically ruined what would otherwise be an exceptional car. Contrary to what Honda says, the VCM transitions are NOT seamless, and IS noticeable to the passengers. I am not optimistic about Honda fixing this, and am ready to take a loss intrading the vehicle in on something different with only a few hundred miles on it.

If you are thinking of buying a 2008 Honda Accord 6 cylinder, I would suggest you think twice and drive it more than just a test drive. The VCM is terrible. I would not buy the car again because of this "feature". The service department told me there was nothing they could do and to go back to sales. The surging (even at times on cruise) is terribly annoying. Otherwise, the car is outstanding.

Well, after having the car for a month I have to say the experience so far is very disappointing. The VCM is so annoying - hunting between modes at highway speeds. The surging/lurching is noticeable and not seamless and makes my wife ill - she thinks I am doing something - I have it on cruise!! Fuel "economy" is not as good as on 2004 coupe we had - only 27-28 on the road.

They go on and on...

SOURCE:

http://www.edmunds.com/honda/accord/...C%7C486f6e6461

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