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Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Sedan

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#2465 of 2813 Re: '07Camry V6SE vs '06 Accord [blindmantoo] by thegraduate

Jun 21, 2006 (8:48 am)

Replying to: blindmantoo (Jun 21, 2006 8:20 am)
The comments you make aren't too surprising, especially given that the Camry is brand new. I remember (and still have a copy of, actually) a Motor Trend comparison in which the 2002 Camry SE V6 beat out the 2002 Accord EX-V6. The very next year, the Camry was in last place behind the brand new Accord EX-V6 (2003). I'm not saying this will happen, I'm just pointing out that Honda is coming up on its last 12 months with this model, and soon, the race will be tight again.
 
To me, the most competitive Camry vs Accord went like this...
 
1994-1997 Accord vs 1992-1996 Camry
 
1998-2002 Accord vs 1997-2001 Camry
 
2003-2007 Accord vs 2002-2006 Camry
 
The next generation shouldn't be much different, I'll bet.
 
These models are fairly competitive with each other by looking at numbers. Main difference? Sport (Honda) vs. comfort (Camry).

#2466 of 2813 Re: Accord v. Camry [evilus] by blindmantoo

Jun 21, 2006 (9:36 am)

Replying to: evilus (Jun 21, 2006 8:38 am)
The V6 Camry uses regular, not premium. One of many reasons for trading in our 2000 Maxima 5sp was that it required premium. I feel that the Nissans are the best looking and most feature laden - but by far the most unreliable. Just look at the Maxima forum. The Camry has the best mileage w/ the most power.

#2467 of 2813 Re: '07Camry V6SE vs '06 Accord [thegraduate] by blindmantoo

Jun 21, 2006 (9:42 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 21, 2006 8:48 am)
"These models are fairly competitive with each other by looking at numbers. Main difference? Sport (Honda) vs. comfort (Camry)."
 
At this point the Camry V6SE is more sporty (and handles better) than the '06 Accord (IMHO). The Maxima is the sportiest - but I refused to even test drive it based on the reliability of mine and the even worse current Nissan reliability (across the board on their models). I dumped my Quest (which I liked except for the reliability) for an Odyssey last year. My old Pathfinder and first Quest were very reliable.

#2468 of 2813 Is there a third choice? by ecmfw

Jun 24, 2006 (4:49 pm)

I need to replace a tired '98 Accord V6 LX Coupe.
 
I test drove both the '06 Accord V6 LX Coupe and the '07 Camry V6 XLE I disliked both of them.
 
On the Accord, I hated the steeply raked windshield and the dashboard. The radio was much too large and complicated, and the air conditioning controls were too small and awkwardly placed to operate them by touch-and-feel while driving.
 
On the Camry, I hated the styling of the front end, to me it was just butt ugly (the SE might be more acceptable however.) Also, the steering felt too numb.

#2469 of 2813 Re: Is there a third choice? [ecmfw] by ctalk

Jun 24, 2006 (11:30 pm)

Replying to: ecmfw (Jun 24, 2006 4:49 pm)
There are MANY other choices out there.
 
To name a few:
Hyundai Sonata
Nissan Altima
Ford Fusion
VW Passat
VW Jetta
Mazda6
 
Visit the Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread, it's a great place to compare other sedans you may consider (although, there seems to be some tension in the forum lately)

#2470 of 2813 Re: bgabel1260 [evilus] by djm2

Jun 25, 2006 (4:34 am)

Replying to: evilus (Jun 02, 2006 8:53 pm)
evilus:
   I find your performance test very interesting. The Chevrolet Impala is a bigger vehicle than the Accord. Suggestion; ---- why don't you try the same performance test, with your Accord and a Chevrolet Impala with the 5.3 V8? Then share the results with all of us on this board. I just took a test ride in the 5.3, and it is one very fast machine! The Accord would be eating it's dust! ---- Best regards. ---- Dwayne

#2471 of 2813 Re: bgabel1260 [djm2] by evilus

Jun 25, 2006 (5:31 am)

Replying to: djm2 (Jun 25, 2006 4:34 am)
No thanks. I can't compare a V6 to a V8. It just wouldn't be fair. It would have to be a V8 to a V8 comparison and I don't think you'd let me compare your Impala 5.3 liter V8 with a Honda 183.1 cubic inch, 3.0 liter, V8. Just wouldn't be fair!

#2472 of 2813 Re: Is there a third choice? [ecmfw] by thegraduate

Jun 25, 2006 (7:08 am)

Replying to: ecmfw (Jun 24, 2006 4:49 pm)
I test drove both the '06 Accord V6 LX Coupe and the '07 Camry V6 XLE I disliked both of them.
 
If you drove a Camry Sedan, why not an Accord sedan also?

#2473 of 2813 Re: Is there a third choice? [ecmfw] by master1

Jun 25, 2006 (8:27 am)

Replying to: ecmfw (Jun 24, 2006 4:49 pm)
It seems like you don't want the Camry or Accord because of styling. The Accord is the best sedan right now, in my opinion because it is safe and reliable. The Camry is having transmission problems now so I wont recommend it. You might want to re-consider, but I'm not pushing you to.
 

#2474 of 2813 Re: Is there a third choice? [thegraduate] by ecmfw

Jun 25, 2006 (11:18 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 25, 2006 7:08 am)
Normally, I prefer a Coupe to a Sedan, but Toyota does not offer the new 3.5 V6 in the Solara yet. The Camry Sedan and Accord Coupe are roughly equal in curb weight.
 
The '06 V6 Accord Sedan is so clearly inferior to the '07 V6 Camry that I do not see any reason to look at it. Check the Edmunds comparison test for details. I don't know - or care - how the 4 cylinder versions of the cars compare. The Accord is behind by a generation, and there is really no point to compare the cars until Honda comes out with a new generation Accord.

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