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Sedans Honda Accord Lexus IS 250 vs Honda Accord V6
64 messages, Last post on Mar 09, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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Replying to: simeve (Dec 31, 2006 9:10 am) |
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Thanks everyone for their comments. I was really trying to decide between the 2 cars, and I realize now its really a question of 2 different segments. The Accord types (Camry, Sonatas, etc) and other entry-lux models (IS, TL, etc). Clearly, there's a price gap and whether or not the features make up for it seems to be subjective and based on the buyer's needs. That said, I initially decided to purchase the Accord and save some money. However after taking a closer look, it really is missing some nice features (IMO), as some else pointed out: bluetooth, driver/passenger power seats, etc. The refreshed Accord next year will probably make it a different story, but for now, it wasn't "up-to-date" enough. And because the Lexus also has some key weaknesses (I do have kids, so backseat space is important), I decided to look elsewhere altogether.
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Replying to: bknsf (Jan 03, 2007 11:06 am) |
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Replying to: bknsf (Jan 03, 2007 11:06 am) I was looking at the IS350 earlier this year and finally ended up in the Accord SE V6... the stripper V6. About the feature that I can truly say would be nice is if there was an aux input jack since it doesn't come with XM radio, using the FM tuner on my Roady 2 with it is just sub-optimal (had a cassette adapter in the old car). Could do a hard-wire install for aux, but its a lease (December lease deals were great, just a quickie 2 year and then I can decide if I want the next-gen Accord and get a 2nd year of the new model). Zero regrets, the car drives beautifully! My wallet is happy too. |
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I dont understand how there is so much comparison of the cars. I bought an Accord SE, so I was about $20K OTD, which is a far cry from an IS250. I'm driving an IS250 AWD loaner right now, and the cars are completely different in character, space, level of sophistication, and more. The IS250 is not only small but FEELS "cozy". There is a hump that comes out of the center stack so you can't bring your right foot towards you; it's very odd. The AWD nature of the car is amazing and you can do whatever you want, that is the biggest bonus that I see. The level of sophistication is very nice in the Lexus and clearly beats the Accord. Acceleration is better in my case, but that's cuz I have an I4 Accord. I love my Accord-- just got it a week ago and am looking forward to the next few years. The IS250 is amazing, definitely-- but they're for different people with different needs and bigger wallets.
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Replying to: saleem (Jan 18, 2007 5:36 pm) |
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Replying to: bknsf (Nov 24, 2006 10:32 pm) A 7.9s 0-60 for a $33K car (sports sedan?) is unacceptable. anyone buying an IS should get a 350, its a much better deal.
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Replying to: nr9 (Jan 18, 2007 10:12 pm) ....based on ten years with a Toyota Supra Turbo, I cornsidered the IS 250. ..the manual shift (IS350 is auto only)is dogshXX compared to the Honda/Acura 6M...... ..I laid out $23.4 prior TTL for my AV6 6M, 10k buys a lot of Crown Royal......... ..C/D indicates 5.9 0-60 for the Honda AV6 (6M)......(yeah, I know they drop clutch beat it to death for the 5.9)....... ..ez..
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Jan 19, 2007 8:21 am)
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Replying to: from_fl (Jan 19, 2007 9:20 am) There is no such thing. They (Accords) are all made here (Ohio). Honda actually ships some from here, to other countries. The "made in Japan means batter quality" thing is nonsense IMO.
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