Article Comments - 2008 Honda Accord First Drive, Full Test and Long Term Test

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Coupe, Sedan

First Drive: 2008 Honda Accord Sedan - The '08 Accord strikes a familiar balance of performance, value and efficiency. But this time it's not bland. (more)

First Drive: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe - An oddly sexy Honda Accord with the heart of, well, a Honda Accord. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Honda Accord EX V6 - At the test track, the new Accord hit 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds at 91.8 mph. That's a solid improvement over the Accord in our last V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test, but it's still well behind the Camry V6 that whomped to 60 in just 6.5 seconds and scorched the quarter in 14.6 seconds at 97.3 mph. (more)

Long-Term Test: 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 - With every new generation of a vehicle as popular as this, questions are raised, even more so in a segment as fiercely competitive as the family sedan market. Has Honda gone too far in an effort to spice up its volume offering, aspired to too much sophistication? (more)

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#81 of 309 Re: Just 2 questions [johnmarco] by jet10000 Aug 30, 2007 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: johnmarco (Aug 30, 2007 6:28 pm) For me, is leather worth it? I like leather quite a bit, but they hit you for like $4k. 4K? Where did you get that figure from? The MSRP difference between an 2007 Accord EX and an EX-L is only $1,700. And 2008 prices aren't expected to increase very much. According to this article, the leather in the new Accord is top quality for a car of that price too: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/30/2008-honda-accord-is-a-game-changer/ Replies to this message: johnmarco (Aug 30, 2007 7:32 pm) ctl (Aug 31, 2007 12:04 pm)
#82 of 309 Re: Just 2 questions [johnmarco] by tallman1 Aug 30, 2007 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: johnmarco (Aug 30, 2007 6:28 pm) For me, is leather worth it? I like leather quite a bit, but they hit you for like $4k. Because of the way Honda does the Accord trimlines, you have to ask yourself is leather and the other things that come with it worth it. I realize that many don't like the way this is done (eg, why do I have to get leather just to get an outside temp gauge? or why can't I get auto-climate control with cloth seats?) However, I didn't have leather in my 95 and I'm thoroughly enjoying all aspects (including the leather) in my 06 EX-L.
#83 of 309 Re: Just 2 questions [jet10000] by johnmarco Aug 30, 2007 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: jet10000 (Aug 30, 2007 7:12 pm) I actually didn't even check the Accord prices. In the Camry, the step up to leather is $3500 for the SE. In the Altima, the step up package in the SE is an extra $5100(!!). But thank you Charles Schwab. I'll be mailing you the check. Replies to this message: ctl (Aug 31, 2007 12:04 pm)
#84 of 309 Re: Just 2 questions [johnmarco] by ctl Aug 31, 2007 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: johnmarco (Aug 30, 2007 7:32 pm) you have to specify where you "step up" from. Camry SE does has leather option by itself. To make it cheap, get a Camry CE or Accord LX and add aftermarket leather.
#85 of 309 What!!!!!!! by mtoogs Aug 31, 2007 (4:44 pm)
Honda Accord Stylish??? Never thought I would ever hear that. I will give them one thing, they are trending better with there design. However, it looks like a redesigned Hyundai sonata. Replies to this message: elroy5 (Aug 31, 2007 5:23 pm) mtoogs (Aug 31, 2007 5:28 pm) blane (Sep 01, 2007 7:07 am)
#86 of 309 Accord vs Camry by sandman46 Aug 31, 2007 (5:17 pm)
The new Motor Trend has an article comparing these two cars and I think the Accord just looks much better than the Camry. I can see some Sonata in the front, but that's not such a bad thing. The Sonata isn't such a bad car, was quite impressed with the 6 cylinder '06 GLS I rented last year. True the gas mileage was far from stellar, but it rode very nicely and the power seat was a joy for me with my spinal problems. And the added affordability is a real plus. Would I buy the Sonata over the Accord or Camry...tough decision there but it would definitely be a strong contender. I prefer the Sonata over the Mazda 6 style wise. Hate the idea that the Accord grew in length about 4". Would love to get the wife into one in about 2 or 3 years, but she's very happy with her Mazda 3 size car and I'm afraid the Accord has inched it's way out of her short list for when the time comes. Pity. I have no doubt that Car & Driver will also have a comparo article coming out in this issue or the next one so it'll be interesting to see how the 2 articles rate these two top sellers. The Sandman
#87 of 309 Re: What!!!!!!! [mtoogs] by elroy5 Aug 31, 2007 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: mtoogs (Aug 31, 2007 4:44 pm) I think maybe Hyundai wishes the 08 Accord was the redesigned Sonata. Replies to this message: mtoogs (Aug 31, 2007 5:28 pm) blane (Sep 01, 2007 7:07 am)
#88 of 309 Re: What!!!!!!! [elroy5] by mtoogs Aug 31, 2007 (5:28 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 31, 2007 5:23 pm) We also rented an '06 Sonata earlier this year, and the thing died 3 times just leaving the lot. Not impressed, never have been with the Korean junk out there. I would agree that if your going to buy an import, buy a Honda. Replies to this message: blane (Sep 01, 2007 7:07 am)
#89 of 309 Re: No Resemblance to Saturn/ Looks like an Acura RL with BMW [hdriver347] by makigrl Sep 01, 2007 (2:08 am)
Replying to: hdriver347 (Aug 24, 2007 1:52 pm) Are you trying to say Saturn is a crap car? Do you mean the old L series cars or the Aura Sedan. Cause the L series like the old Saturns were pieces of junk especially since they those dent resistant doors and the car made out of cheap plastic like the Vue. It seems some people do like to bash each other saying this or that. It seems like this Honda Accord is pretty good and better than the previous versions. I did like the 90-93, and 94-97 models and this one is too. I wonder where the prices are going to start and stuff and how high it will go. The top of the line Toyota Camry is around $28,000 but the accord is $30,000+? I think hey for an extra $5,000 just get the Lexus Es instead of the Camry. If I want all those features of the top of the line accord I would rather have a Lincoln MKZ, The redesigned 2008 Calladic CTS, Lexus ES, Redesigned 2008 A4, or I could buy a TL for around same price. If I want leather and Dual Climate control just get the Lexus or Acura instead and I get a luxury brand for around the same price as that $30,000 Accord EX. Replies to this message: andysd (Sep 02, 2007 6:39 pm)
#90 of 309 Re: What!!!!!!! [mtoogs] by blane Sep 01, 2007 (7:07 am)
Replying to: mtoogs (Aug 31, 2007 5:28 pm) mtoogs, You wrote: "I would agree that if your going to buy an import, buy a Honda." Sorry, but the Honda Accords on your dealer's lot are not imported. They are built in Marysville, Ohio, USA. http://www.ohio.honda.com/Company/map.cfm http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=4105