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Honda Accord vs. Toyota Camry vs. Volkswagen Passat

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

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#1809 of 1838 Re: HONDA VS TSX VS ACURA [canaanman] by thegraduate

May 16, 2006 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: canaanman (May 15, 2006 1:12 pm)
One way to do this is to check out the "Accord vs. TSX" board...there are many opinions on that comparison. I don't believe they include VW in on it, just Accord versus TSX only...

#1810 of 1838 Re: HONDA VS TSX VS ACURA [thegraduate] by pat

May 16, 2006 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (May 16, 2006 12:46 pm)
Which is why starting a new discussion including the specific vehicles canaanman is interested in would be the best thing ...
 
OTOH, if you are recommending using the existing discussions that include any of the vehicles canaanman mentions for research, I wholeheartedly agree. It's just that we don't need to "untrack" any of the existing ones.

#1811 of 1838 Re: HONDA VS TSX VS ACURA [pat] by thegraduate

May 16, 2006 (4:54 pm)

Replying to: pat (May 16, 2006 4:11 pm)
Right-o.

#1812 of 1838 Re: I have a 2003 W8 Passat and I am upgrading to a Camry [lawguy661] by jthewood

Jun 15, 2006 (2:12 pm)

Replying to: lawguy661 (Apr 19, 2006 3:57 pm)
Lawguy,
 
Was the mileage really that bad? I have been looking at a 2004 W8 with the sport package and I really like it for a larger car. I currently drive a WRX wagon and I need the extra space for a growing family (wife's due in a few weeks). You said you had a 330 which is another model I've considered. Was it's mileage much better?
 
Thanks,
 
Jason

#1813 of 1838 Went with Passat v6 by rahmibub

Feb 07, 2008 (11:27 am)

I wasn in the market looking for a replacement for my trusty Honda and went with the Passat.
 
At this point, everyone knows that the Accord and Camry will always be more reliable than the Passat, so I won't expand on that any further. As long as it is above average in reliability, it's good for me.
 
I went with the Passat because it had a lot of safety and creature comfort features you couldn't find in the Accord or Camry - like
* Power seats with Memory
* Directional bi-xenon headlamps
* MFD integrated NAV system
* Excellent Interior layout (personal preferrence)
* Excellent handling and acceleration
 
I wasn't able to check out the Accord's NAV (they didn't have one to test drive) and I am sure it is faster than the one on the Passat, but the MFG integration was well executed.
 
IMHO, it all boiled down to is this:
* Accords are great cars. More stylish than the Camry's and more fun to drive for those who want something more than just going from A to B. The Accord has tons of great features, and has a better bang for the buck because of it - but Honda's insistance on leaving out Power Memory seats really killed the deal for me (since we use our cars interchangeably in my family).
* The Camry's are a nice car - but really pedestrian. Nobody can argue their reliability, but their designs aren't going to excite anyone. Admittedly, the last time I test drove the Camry was when my wife was looking for a new car, and we were thoroughly under-impressed. The negative interior and drive irked us so much, that the Camry never made it into the short list.
 
I got the Passat because I am still young (ROFL on that 50+ driver for Camrys comment), and I will be willing to put up with a few more repairs for a car that will ellicit a huge grin on my face when I sit in it.
 
Just avoid the Nissan Altima - this was the first time I ever saw an automotive manufacturer using printed Wood Grain stickers for an interior. I guess Nissan's reputation for cheap interiors was very well earned.

#1814 of 1838 Re: Went with Passat v6 [rahmibub] by thegraduate

Feb 07, 2008 (11:36 am)

Replying to: rahmibub (Feb 07, 2008 11:27 am)
I went with the Passat because it had a lot of safety and creature comfort features you couldn't find in the Accord or Camry - like
* Power seats with Memory
* Directional bi-xenon headlamps
* MFD integrated NAV system
* Excellent Interior layout (personal preferrence)
* Excellent handling and acceleration
 
Well, I'd argue that the Accord V6 and Camry SE V6 handle quite well, as well as accelerate well. Also, a Passat with all of these features will cost equal to an Acura TL, not an Accord. I'm not knocking your preferences, but indeed a loaded Passat competes with entry-lux cars like TL and G35 based on price.

#1815 of 1838 Re: Went with Passat v6 [thegraduate] by rahmibub

Feb 07, 2008 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Feb 07, 2008 11:36 am)
LOL! I agree with you on that point!
 
The v6 Passat pricing is indeed in the entry-lux segment - which is surprising on how wide the price range is for this car.
 
Since this was the Accord / Camry / Passat forum, I omitted the fact that also test drove the Acura TL. Didn't drive the G35 though - I was too put off after the Nissan Maxima test drive to even consider a Nissan Brand - I know, not very objective.

#1816 of 1838 Advice on Accord OR passat by bvdj84

Apr 08, 2008 (6:55 am)

Okay, I had a VW email me and mention that I can lease a
 
2008 VW Passat Komfort MSRP $29,000
 
Payment: $324mth, 36mth, 12k
 
Now this is with $0 DOWN!!! meaning that I could save my $2k I was going
to put down on a car.
 
BUT, I really have my heart set on the Accord, but compared to this deal, it seems
so expensive, to be at the same range, I would need to put down $2k, but that is the EX-L 4cyl navi, and one amazing car. I want to lease, not buy, but I am not sure
what I should do, after all it is only a lease. VW is a great company. The Passat
is one nice car as well, and probably has even more options. I thought if I
get the passat, have the for 3 years, and the Accord will have better deals then...
But I am not sure what to think or do, but the offer really has me thinking hard!
 
Please let me know what you guys think on what I should do.
Dealer told me that this is for this month only, and some how,
I believe him, because they keep extending the specials on VW.com
 
Let me know!

#1817 of 1838 Re: Advice on Accord OR passat [bvdj84] by bvdj84

Apr 08, 2008 (8:27 pm)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Apr 08, 2008 6:55 am)
If anyone is out there, please let me know what you guys think...
They are offering nearly $4500 in savings, my mother is a VW owner and I live in the same house, so I get the loyalty cash,, I am trading, so I will have lease loyalty, plus incentives, but I want your input if I am making a good choice, but I was really wanting the Accord.
 
08 Komfort passat , Cobalt Blue, Very rich creamy blue, Black leather, sunroof, power seats, 6disc cd changer, heated seats. Rear window blinds, push start, aux input, HID head lights. Also it has Tiptronic transmission with minus and plus controls on the steering wheel to control the 6spd transmission. 2.0T engine, 200hp. Larger rims.
 
Let me know, if I should just pull the trigger?

#1818 of 1838 Re: Advice on Accord OR passat [bvdj84] by pat

Apr 09, 2008 (10:43 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Apr 08, 2008 8:27 pm)
I would suggest you also research the individual vehicle discussions, including the Prices Paid for each one. Better to make your own decision based on a whole body of information than to wait for one person to tell you what to do.
 
Good luck - let us know how it turns out!

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