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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry
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I have pretty good test data, at least for a 2006 Accord LE SE VS a 2007 Camry LE. Both I4 5sp AT. My wife and I bought our cars about 2 weeks apart (the '07 camry was out, but the '07 Accord wasn't out yet). Mine is a 2007 Camry, and hers is a 2006 Accord. The honda was about $150 more expensive, but for the sake of comparison, they're the same price. The bottom line is that the camry has lived at the dealer since purchase for: Bad ECU (Replaced) Bad ECU software (multiple drivability issues, some severe) Interior trim falling apart (multiple areas) Leaking engine oil (severe) Blown struts at 30000 miles Flaking/stained paint Failed A/C fitting gasket (loss of refrigerant and oil) Alignment issues Dash scraping against windshield Door seals that don't touch the body at all in some places (leaks and wind noise) I could go on for pages, and it's only at 36000 miles now. In the same year and 8 months of ownership, the Accord has had: Failed battery (replaced myself) Failed power window motor (replaced under warranty) And she drives it in much harsher road conditions than I drive the Camry. Toyota quality has really gone down hill as evidenced by some of the posts on Edmunds, my experience, the fact that Consumer Reports has dropped them from their "assumed reliable" list, and even on Yahoo Autos, my car gets 2.5 stars out of 5 and hers gets 4.5. The only positive side of the Toyota experience is that the dealer has been EXCELLENT in their willingness to address the issues and fix them under warranty. The car itself has been TERRIBLE. The Honda on the other hand has not only been reliable, but my wife LOVES it in terms of comfort, handling, etc.
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Replying to: smythe (Apr 22, 2008 9:56 am) I have a 2006 Accord which has had minimal issues (none mechanical). My interior rear-view mirror wasn't attached properly to the housing (the glass vibrated as if it would fall out), and my gas-flap had a rubber piece that was slightly misaligned so that it wouldn't allow the flap to open on the first try. Both were fixed under warranty, at 500 miles (when I tried to pump gas and couldn't open the flap on my first fillup!). No issues since. 2006 Honda Accord EX 4-cyl 5AT, 32,000 miles. TheGraduate
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 22, 2008 10:01 am)
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Replying to: smythe (Apr 23, 2008 1:08 pm) I haven't kept up with it but I was wondering whether or not Toyota fixed the tranny issues with the V6 08 Camry?
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After reading this, even I would be afraid of a Camry! Yet, I just don't like the Accord's rougher ride and smaller seats and cabin. No doubt, the Accord is an excellent car. Wonder what the alternative would be for me - Nissan Altima? Not sure I trust Nissan. Hyundai Sonata maybe - they're really nice now, and the warranty is great.
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What are the prices people are paying for : 2009 Camry XLE V4 Black Bisque Interior Leather Heated front seats Moon roof
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Replying to: kkohl (Apr 23, 2008 2:45 pm) |
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 23, 2008 2:33 pm) Wow, you trust Hyundai over Nissan? 
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Replying to: dolfan1 (Apr 23, 2008 2:01 pm) |
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 23, 2008 2:33 pm) |
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