Elk, Mokanic, and the other guy,
I personally like the split personality nature of VTEC. When you hit about four grand, the VTEC kicks in, and you know it.
To the guy who talked of torque, you are right, Hondas don't have any. The Accord will never be a drag racer. Too many revs and too much slipping of the clutch required. However, after a decent road speed is reached, with proper gear selection, nothing can hold you back. On the interstate, and on rural two lanes, you can really fly.
As you have all said, to each his own. I have always liked Hondas. Maybe the Toyota vs Honda thing is a modern incarnation of Ford vs Chevy.