Honda: LX-to-EX: bypassing Honda's standard options!

> Because Honda is notorious for shoving options down consumers throats. Most 

I guess that I have the only 2003 Accord EX model without the sunroof.

I purchased a stock no-option LX 4-cylinder sedan model and installed
the following EX-model pieces: the stock 4-cylinder EX rims and Michelin
tires (a steal off of eBay!), the body-colored side garnishes, the full
interior wood trim found standard on the EX models, the EX power window
and switch pods on all four doors, and the EX 6-cylinder underside-trunk
liner. This was in addition to the mudguards, the door edge guards, the
day/night mirror, the cargo tray, and temperature gauge -- as accessories.

Probably the most controversial has been the replacement of the chrome
LX badge on the trunk with an EX badge, recommended to me by the dealer
(in light of my unique car).

I just did not want the sunroof, and I guess that my persistence does
pay off. Still thinking about installing the Homelink system as well as
the 6-disc in-dash CD unit to complete the LX-to-EX transformation.

Paul

com (Tracy) wrote in message :
 

Hello, Tracy!

I never had a sunroof in none of my previous cars, so I did not see the
need for such a luxury. I don't need the extra light if the sunroof is
open, and I do not like the wind in my hair while driving. Besides, I
have read complaints on these newsgroups (from Accord owners) who have
had problems with their own sunroofs, such as maintenance issues, or
additional noise, or some drainage problems. Most of all, I wanted a
unique, stealth Accord that didn't stand out from the crowd!

I'm not sure about the total cost of the car after adding these items.
I did get some of these for quite a bargain on eBay, and I know a friend
who has provided me with wholesale prices on stock Honda parts.

I do not plan to sell or trade this car, at least for the next ten years,
so I added these options and accessories to enhance my own driving
experience.

Paul