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Honda Accord 2011 vs Toyota Camry

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#1 of 14 Honda Accord 2011 vs Toyota Camry by honeysuckle

May 24, 2010 (9:30 am)

Hi. I am new to this forum, but I am in a quandry over which car to choose!
  
I currently own a Honda Accord Special edition 2002. We also have a Honda Civic 2003 so I would say we have been okay with Hondas.
  
However, we decided to look at both the 2011 Honda Accord and the Camry this weekend. I like the spacious feel of the Camry, and they're giving some pretty nice deals now, but I am S.C.A.R.E.D about the recent problems Toyota was having, and the manner in which they first dealt with said problems.
  
I would buy the Honda based on loyalty, but find the car seems a little bit smaller.
  
Salesman for Toyota gave me the usual talk about how much quieter the Camry is because of the extra padding in hood, trunk, and near the wheel areas. They actually had Honda Accord on the lot for people to compare theirs with the competition.
  
What I did not like about the Camry was the foot hand brake? Anyone have a problem with that?
  
Anyway, how safe do you think the Camry is in 2010/2011 compared to 2009?
  
Would anyone here be scared to buy a Toyota, or am I letting too much of the news bother me?
  
I am frozen, literally about which to buy.

#2 of 14 Re: Honda Accord 2011 vs Toyota Camry [honeysuckle] by teddybearneil

May 24, 2010 (10:43 am)

Replying to: honeysuckle (May 24, 2010 9:30 am)
Don't worry dude..just toss a coin and buy whichever..it will all be good.

#3 of 14 Honda vs Toyota by honeysuckle

May 24, 2010 (11:30 am)

Do you think that Toyota has handled the problems that was a major focus in the news? I am still worried though, but maybe being female I might be a little more prone seeing that I don't know much about cars.

#4 of 14 Re: Honda vs Toyota [honeysuckle] by teddybearneil

May 24, 2010 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: honeysuckle (May 24, 2010 11:30 am)
Ok sweetheart...inspite of all the negative publicity, Toyota vehicles still retain their resale value and are not available for cheap anywhere and still sell after loggin in 170K miles, which is what I bought recently..and still run smoothly..

#5 of 14 Re: Honda vs Toyota [honeysuckle] by tomjava

May 24, 2010 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: honeysuckle (May 24, 2010 11:30 am)
Buy Camry which has a superior 6 speed AT. Honda AT is suck unless you're buying a manual transmission. The gov't and congress try to make the Toyota problem as big as possible, and at the end it's the driver's error - stepping on gas pedal instead of the brake, or putting layers of carpets until the gas pedal gets stuck.

#6 of 14 Re: Honda vs Toyota [tomjava] by kingfans1

May 24, 2010 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: tomjava (May 24, 2010 3:36 pm)
I agree with tomjava that camry have a superior 6speed at.. I prefer v6. very quiet and smooth..

#7 of 14 Honda vs Toyota by honeysuckle

May 24, 2010 (8:41 pm)

Were these people buying mats from elsewhere you think?
 
They were telling me yesterday that Toyota can factory attach the mat so it won't move? I saw a sort of hook which you're supposed to use, but they said to get away from having this problem and being responsible, they're not attaching it on, and the only way to remove is to cut whatever they're using, which then makes any problems yours and not theirs.
 
I really liked the trunk space on the Camry vs the Honda Accord. We are thinking of renting a Camry to go out of town and this might give me an idea if I like the feel of the car. We're going anyway, and don't want to run up mileage on my 2002 Accord.

#8 of 14 2011 Camry vs 2011 Accord by smarty666

May 25, 2010 (8:39 am)

I have drive each vehicle and the Camry is definitely your choice if you want an ultra smooth ride quality, very quiet road/wind noise, and the more comfortable seats, but the handling sucks!
 
The Accord is better for a overall balance between a firm/soft ride, slightly better handling, and more interior room but it has much more road and wind noise make its way into the cabin ! But, be warned, the 2008-2011 Accords are having major brake/rotor troubles still that many many people on here and other sites are having troubles with Honda paying for replacements at 10-15k miles only!
 
It really depends on what your looking for in a mid-size sedan. Personally, between the two, I would choose the Camry, but I personally like the Altima better. It has sportier styling/looks then both the Accord/Camry. Probably ties the Camry for best mpg, has much more responsive/more crisp handling then both the Camry and Accord, and has the largest trunk volume. Also, the Altima is between the Accord and Camry for road/wind noise, not as loud as the Accord but not as quiet as the Camry!

#10 of 14 Re: 2011 Camry vs 2011 Accord [smarty666] by kingfans1

May 25, 2010 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: smarty666 (May 25, 2010 8:39 am)
Hi. I recommend toyota camry too.
 
I have 2006 toyota camry le v6. I bought brand new in 2006. It is now 180,000 miles. I mostly drive on highway. It is the best investment I ever made on my first brand new car. The camry never broke down on me. I still use it today for work, because I get excellent gas mileage.. Winter/ snow season, I use my honda pilot 4wd.
 
I just do normal oil change, brake pad ( changed one time ), timing belt, transimison, and other minor stuff.. and the camry didn't consume alot of engine oil. like honda engine.
 
city/highway driving. I get about 28 mpg. using shell or chevron octane 87
 
mostly highway driving with using cruise control. 32.5 mpg. shell or chevron octane 87.. I drive 65 mph.
 
so honey, it is your choice to pick either camry or honda. Please feel to ask anything about honda/toyota.

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