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#11224 of 13256 '08 Accord by sandman46 Dec 26, 2008 (9:42 am)
Rented an Accord two weeks ago and thought the seats were very good and I have persistent spinal issues which necessitates the use of a cane. Better than my '06 Civic but still lacking those of the Volvo S40 I almost bought two years ago. The Accord drove flawlessly with four occupants and a truck stuffed to the gills. Would definitely buy an Accord in an instant if we needed a mid-sized car...even the wife agreed.   The Sandman Replies to this message: akirby (Dec 26, 2008 6:32 pm) plekto (Dec 27, 2008 11:11 am)
#11225 of 13256 Re: '08 Accord [sandman46] by akirby Dec 26, 2008 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: sandman46 (Dec 26, 2008 9:42 am) The 09 and later Fusions also have better than average seats.
#11226 of 13256 Re: Edmunds V6 comparo = 6 > Accord > Altima [zzzoom6] by madpistol Dec 26, 2008 (8:34 pm)
Replying to: zzzoom6 (Dec 25, 2008 1:03 pm) the "hollow sounding" plate on the altima door controls is Carbon Fiber (on the SL models), so regardless of what it sounds like, it's a much higher quality material than can be found in the other 2 cars.   Other than that, you're right on the money on virtually all fronts. The 6 is a great car, and if I got to pick my car again, I would have picked the '09 Mazda6 over the Altima. I was very torn between the Altima and the Accord (I flatly refused to get the Camry...) I think the Accord is a little more comfortable for long distance travel, but the Altima is far superior on twisty roads. I also believe Nissan has the best powertrain with their current generation of CVT. No other Automatic Transmission this side of a DSG is as responsive or quick.   There's a reason that the Altima is selling nearly as well as Camry and Accord, but as far as the best midsize sedan currently, I think the Mazda6 has it. Unfortunately, not many people realize this.
#11227 of 13256 2004 Mazda6 with 120k miles... Is this a safe buy? by mjmacky Dec 27, 2008 (8:52 am)
I'm looking to buy a 2004 Mazda6 with 120k miles... The asking price is 5,975. . . .? I don't know to much about Mazda's.. I am a honda person. How long would I have before the transmission cuts out? Replies to this message: backy (Dec 27, 2008 11:35 am) explorerx4 (Dec 27, 2008 7:00 pm)
#11228 of 13256 Re: '08 Accord [sandman46] by plekto Dec 27, 2008 (11:11 am)
Replying to: sandman46 (Dec 26, 2008 9:42 am) Volvos have always had a Swedish chiropractor's ideology in mind. I don't think there's better seats to be had in anything that's not some exotic car.
#11229 of 13256 Re: 2004 Mazda6 with 120k miles... Is this a safe buy? [mjmacky] by backy Dec 27, 2008 (11:35 am)
Replying to: mjmacky (Dec 27, 2008 8:52 am) On a car with 120k miles, Mazda or Honda or whatever, anything can go at any time. There is no magic time or number of miles as to how long a tranny (assuming you mean automatic here) will last in a specific car. Your odds are better if the car has been well treated and maintained over its lifetime. Are the maintenance records available? If so, check to be sure regular maintenance was done including the big services at 60k and 120k. Also you should have the car checked by a mechanic you can trust.
#11230 of 13256 Re: 2004 Mazda6 with 120k miles... Is this a safe buy? [mjmacky] by explorerx4 Dec 27, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: mjmacky (Dec 27, 2008 8:52 am) is that question a setup?
#11231 of 13256 Re: Edmunds V6 comparo = 6 > Accord > Altima [zzzoom6] by mazda6dude Dec 28, 2008 (1:23 am)
Replying to: zzzoom6 (Dec 25, 2008 1:03 pm) I used to own a 2005 Mazda6 i sport edition and now have a 2008 Honda Accord LX. After reading edmunds comparsion, of the altima, accord and mazda6 seemed like the accord and mazda6 were really close. I admit I was suprised/shocked that the mazda6 beat the accord and that the overall MPG was higher for the mazda6 compared to accord.   The v6 accords MPG rating is 19/29 and the Mazda6 is 17/25, yet the mazda6 got 20 mpg overall and the accord got 18 mpg overall.   I still believe the accord has a slight edge over the mazda6 and then being a long track record of reliability and resale value, otherwise, a dead heat. Always thought the Altima was over priced. Seems like nissan took a step backwards with the new altima.
#11232 of 13256 Re: EPA certifies Fusion Hybrid [akirby] by 03accordman Dec 29, 2008 (7:38 pm)
Replying to: akirby (Dec 23, 2008 10:00 am) Amazing; this Fusion really blows the doors off its competition. Hopefully Ford gets credit (deserved) from buyers for this great car! Replies to this message: akirby (Dec 30, 2008 6:55 am) mickeyrom (Dec 30, 2008 8:07 am) akirby (Dec 30, 2008 11:46 am) and 21 more... vanman1 (Dec 30, 2008 12:37 pm)
#11233 of 13256 Re: EPA certifies Fusion Hybrid [03accordman] by akirby Dec 30, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: 03accordman (Dec 29, 2008 7:38 pm) And it should be pointed out that the Fusion hybrid uses NO licensed Toyota patents. This should dispel that myth once and for all. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Dec 30, 2008 8:07 am) akirby (Dec 30, 2008 11:46 am) kdshapiro (Dec 30, 2008 2:18 pm) and 19 more... mickeyrom (Dec 31, 2008 9:32 am) vanman1 (Dec 30, 2008 12:37 pm)

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