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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Kia Optima, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#4060 of 18220 Re: Mazda6 vs the Accord in interior space [lilengineerboy] by thegraduate

Aug 13, 2007 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: lilengineerboy (Aug 13, 2007 6:51 pm)
I'm wondering what's wrong with your Accord; it is firmer than most of its competitors (except for Mazda 6 and Ford Fusion).
 
In fact, my 06 Accord is firmer than my '96 or my grandmother's '02.
 
The only two Hondas we've ever had (out of the last 8 I remember) that rattled at all were my dad's 2003 Accord and our 2000 Odyssey.
 
My 1996 is still relatively tight and rattle free after 174,000 miles. My grandmother's is as well, and she has 89,000 miles on her car.

#4061 of 18220 Re: Mazda6 vs the Accord in interior space [elroy5] by lilengineerboy

Aug 13, 2007 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 13, 2007 6:39 pm)
The back seat of the Accord is very comfortable for two people, but not three, unless they are small kids. I rode in back a few times, and the seat is nice. There is just not enough hip/shoulder room for three adults.
 
Size and comfort are kind of separate issues though. The size seems fine, the fact that is so flat makes it less comfortable for people but great for child seats.
I can think of more comfortable cars, if not in the same class. I think the G35 sedan rear seats (and the FX35 seats) are the most comfortable ones my butt has has the privilege to grace.

#4062 of 18220 Altima vs Accord space by gc1615

Aug 13, 2007 (6:56 pm)

After being in the back seat of test drives back to back, and being 6' 200lbs, I personally thought the Altima felt much better. I had my wife's grandmother that we had to talk into even trying anything but an Accord (stubborn!) and she did (tried to get a door that was easie for her to open and not kick it). I can say she is now driving an 07 SL Altima and describes it as heavenly. This is after a 99 and 03 Accord. This weekend in the back of the Altima we had myself, my father in law 6'4 250 and in the middle a 4'11 160lb grandma. The roofline was a little short for my father in law though.

#4063 of 18220 Re: Mazda6 vs the Accord in interior space [thegraduate] by lilengineerboy

Aug 13, 2007 (6:58 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 13, 2007 6:54 pm)
I'm wondering what's wrong with your Accord; it is firmer than most of its competitors (except for Mazda 6 and Ford Fusion).
  
In fact, my 06 Accord is firmer than my '96 or my grandmother's '02.
  
The only two Hondas we've ever had (out of the last 8 I remember) that rattled at all were my dad's 2003 Accord and our 2000 Odyssey.
  
My 1996 is still relatively tight and rattle free after 174,000 miles. My grandmother's is as well, and she has 89,000 miles on her car.
 
The '93 & 95 Civics and the '93 Accord all are virtual symphonies on the highway, especially when the weather turns cool. The speedometers squeaked, the dash rattles, the back window creaks on the Civics, the front window squeaks on the Accord. Clunks don't count, that just means something is broken, these are squeaks and rattles. Whats even weirder is that these cars spent most of their lives in CA, where the roads are relatively smooth, at least compared to MI.

#4064 of 18220 Re: Mazda6 vs the Accord in interior space [backy] by lilengineerboy

Aug 13, 2007 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: backy (Aug 13, 2007 6:53 pm)
The back seat of the Subaru Legacy is more comfortable for two adults than the Accord's back seat? Not in my experience. I found plenty of leg room in the Accord. The Legacys I've sat in were more cramped than some compact cars in back. Although I like several things about the Legacy, including its AWD, I had to strike it off my list right there.
 
I can't think of the last time I had to transport someone over about 5'10", and he had plenty of legroom, if not hip-room as compromised by the infant seat. I guess for our heights, I find the back seat very comfortable, although like I said, not as much as the G35.

#4065 of 18220 Re: Ford Sync [lilengineerboy] by oldcem

Aug 13, 2007 (7:44 pm)

Replying to: lilengineerboy (Aug 13, 2007 11:22 am)
I agree with you. My experience with Ford has been a lot better than my luck with Honda. I've had 4 Escorts, a German Fiesta, and 2 Jaguars. All have been very good.
 
Regards:
OldCEM

#4066 of 18220 Re: Ford Sync [oldcem] by thegraduate

Aug 13, 2007 (7:51 pm)

Replying to: oldcem (Aug 13, 2007 7:44 pm)
German Fiesta
 
Oktoberfest meets Cinco de Mayo?

#4067 of 18220 Re: Mazda6 vs the Accord in interior space [thegraduate] by jeffyscott

Aug 13, 2007 (7:54 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 13, 2007 2:34 pm)
The Accord feels more "airy" and roomy to me, but its something intangible that I can't really back up, so I won't try to.
 
Well, since EPA says Accord has 103 cubic feet of passenger volume vs. 96 for Mazda6, there must be a little extra space here and there in the accord. So what you say makes sense. I think the way some talk about the Mazda6 being "cramped" overstates the differences, however.

#4068 of 18220 Re: Ford Sync [oldcem] by lilengineerboy

Aug 13, 2007 (8:14 pm)

Replying to: oldcem (Aug 13, 2007 7:44 pm)
I'm not complaining about my luck with Honda either, they were inexpensive and reasonably durable. The Fords were also. Both where reasonably cheap to repair. The only huge POS we had was a Reliant and that was so long ago I can't be mad about it, the whole company has changed hands 3x since then.
That and they redeemed themselves with the Grand Voyager that ran great and lasted a long long time.
Honestly, everyone is nit-picking details, its very hard to make a bad choice in this segment in aggregate, although some choices are better for some people than others.

#4069 of 18220 Re: Mazda6 vs the Accord in interior space [jeffyscott] by kdshapiro

Aug 14, 2007 (5:41 am)

Replying to: jeffyscott (Aug 13, 2007 7:54 pm)
There's an old expression....perception is reality. That 7 cubic feet might make a difference to some, a non-issue for others.

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