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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry vs Nissan Altima (V6 Models)
88 messages, Last post on Jun 30, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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Replying to: viet (Nov 19, 2007 10:12 pm) I purchased this exact vehicle six weeks ago and love it! I added the rear wing spoiler, splash guards, clear bra and the sun roof visor. My only wish is for a bit softer ride, drivers door top a little closer in so it is comfortable to rest your arm on and memory seats. I drove the Loaded Camry (felt boring and the steering was too soft), Altima (Nice car also), Ford Fusion and Taurus (nice but didn't want to lose $10k in value the first year), Accord V-6 EXL won! NOTE: I drove the 4cyl Accord and the non-EXL Accords and thought they were very boring vehicles. The 6cyl - EXL with Navigation is worth the extra money. ENJOY YOUR NEW ACCORD!!! |
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Some things to remember when purchasing the cars mentioned here: -Altima V-6 needs premium gas -only the Honda has Stability Control standard ---it cost extra on the Taurus and the Camry--perhaps $500--it's not even offered on the Fusion/Milan--and to get it on the Altima, you have to order the full size spare tire package which cuts down on the size of the trunk space available.
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Replying to: kiefaber455 (Dec 16, 2007 2:21 pm) |
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I tested drive both Camry 2008 SE V6 and Accord 2008 EX-L V6. New Accord is more roomier, and the engine responses (kick down) quicker. But I don't like the back (look) of the Accord. The front is OK. The interior is very plastic feel. The door looks very thin, and you feel not many protection if you got side impact. The Camry is quiter. The engine is a little lack of response when you step down on the gas padel. Maybe all the Camry are the same (focus on quality of ride not drive). Lack of head room compare to Accord. Feels like the windshield is very close on your face. Your head almost reaches the moonroof even I am not tall at all. I like the look of the Camry better, especially the body kit of the SE model.
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Replying to: niceguy1234 (Dec 24, 2007 9:53 am) |
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Replying to: niceguy1234 (Dec 24, 2007 9:53 am) There's no accounting for taste. We all have our individual preferences. "The interior is very plastic feel." Same as above. I am very satisfied with the interior surfaces. "The door looks very thin, and you feel not many protection if you got side impact." The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ranks the 2008 Accord Good for side impact testing, their top grade: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=276 http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4363 http://www.safercar.gov/Index2.cfm?myClass=PC&myYear=2008&myMake=Honda&myModel=A- ccord&GoButton=View+specific+vehicle |
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Replying to: norwestgal (Nov 14, 2007 2:30 pm) This p.m. I test drove the above three cars in the 4 cyl. and walked away more confused than enlightened, but here are my reactions/opinions with a request for input. I drive about 25,000 miles per year, mostly highway, am short and have a bad back. Honda Accord. Loved the superb handling, cornering, pick-up, best overall performance imho. Nice interior. Neg - no lumbar unless you get leather (out of the question - too many dogs) and found it least comfortable on my back. Highest priced. Nissan Altima -- positives -- comfortable seating, fast! Like the look and less expensive. Negative -- not as tight a ride as the Honda but better than the Camry. Kind of chintzy interior. Felt smaller inside overall. Toyota Camry LE -- positives -- very comfortable seating with lumbar support available for cloth seats, simple controls (for me a positive), nice ride once you get up to the speed you want. Negatives -- sooooo slow pick-up, "loose" drive around corners (opposite of Accord). And, I'm not comfortable with all the bad press on Camry transmission problems. I'm at an impasse, but there is one item that could make or break the deal -- Does anybody have any experience with their performance in the snow? Thanks for your reactions and input!
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Replying to: dtunney (Dec 30, 2007 3:02 pm) "Nice interior. Neg - no lumbar unless you get leather (out of the question - too many dogs) and found it least comfortable on my back." The 2008 Honda Accord EX (not just the leather interior EX-L) comes with both cloth seats and power lumbar support for the driver's seat. You may find, as I did, that the Altima will kill you with the cost of options.
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Replying to: blane (Dec 30, 2007 7:41 pm) I bought an Accord V6 EX-L w/ Nav. and am 999.99% percent happy with it, inside out. Its 270-watt stereo is fabulous, Navi is awesome. It is currently sitting in my garage under an X-large car cover with 39 miles on its odometer. This is my sixth Accord. If you buy a same one, remember to set up auto (turn off) head light, one-touch AM/ FM radio stations, blue-tooth set up, etc.
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Replying to: viet (Dec 30, 2007 8:34 pm) "is currently sitting in my garage under an X-large car cover" For how many months or years have you kept your previous cars under covers? Doesn't all of the on-off business get tiresome after awhile?
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