Originally Posted By: k24a4
Like others have said, Mazda6 or Accord Sport.
I can understand your trepidation with regard to the Honda CVT, but I would not let it override the merits of this current gen and here is why:
The Accord is Honda's flagship, with a stellar reputation. That reputation took a bit of a hit with the rather lackluster design of the previous generation. Couple that with the tepid Civic redesign, and, Imo you have a company focused on regaining its footing, with something to prove. This, by the way, is not even mentioning the incredible competition in this market segment.
The transmission issues of the past were with the v6 equipped Accords from '97 to 2002.
Honda is late coming to market with CVT and DI, advancements that are here to stay. Trust me, they have done their homework. There is no indication of any DI or CVT related issues with the current gen Accord, which has been on sale since last November (and selling well), and in all probability has several million miles collectively accrued.
Bitog recently had several uoa's posted on the new DI Accord, and it is looking good.
AHM stands behind their products. They were known to be quite generous with the aforementioned v6 transmission issues, and, in general, are regarded as being above average when dealing with Warranty claims. I'm referring to the parent company. Individual dealership experiences may vary.
In short, while I think your concerns about the new Accord may have some degree of merit, as they concern the CVT and DI, I would not let them overshadow the overall package or override your decision to keep it on the list.
That said, if I were in the market I'd be taking the Mazda6 out for some spins as well.
Thanks for this input! To soften the blow, I am now looking at 1-2 year old Accord EX and EX-Ls. I'm dropping my stupid requirement for nav, as honestly, a dashmount unit is probably better and cheaper than getting updates for a built in unit, and I use nav once or twice a week at most. For the cost of getting built-in nav, I could get a top of the line Garmin.
What do you think of the previous generation Accords? They may not be the "best" styling, that's for sure, but reliability and economy wise? My insurance loves them and would drop my yearly cost by nearly $300 from my Corolla.
Like others have said, Mazda6 or Accord Sport.
I can understand your trepidation with regard to the Honda CVT, but I would not let it override the merits of this current gen and here is why:
The Accord is Honda's flagship, with a stellar reputation. That reputation took a bit of a hit with the rather lackluster design of the previous generation. Couple that with the tepid Civic redesign, and, Imo you have a company focused on regaining its footing, with something to prove. This, by the way, is not even mentioning the incredible competition in this market segment.
The transmission issues of the past were with the v6 equipped Accords from '97 to 2002.
Honda is late coming to market with CVT and DI, advancements that are here to stay. Trust me, they have done their homework. There is no indication of any DI or CVT related issues with the current gen Accord, which has been on sale since last November (and selling well), and in all probability has several million miles collectively accrued.
Bitog recently had several uoa's posted on the new DI Accord, and it is looking good.
AHM stands behind their products. They were known to be quite generous with the aforementioned v6 transmission issues, and, in general, are regarded as being above average when dealing with Warranty claims. I'm referring to the parent company. Individual dealership experiences may vary.
In short, while I think your concerns about the new Accord may have some degree of merit, as they concern the CVT and DI, I would not let them overshadow the overall package or override your decision to keep it on the list.
That said, if I were in the market I'd be taking the Mazda6 out for some spins as well.
Thanks for this input! To soften the blow, I am now looking at 1-2 year old Accord EX and EX-Ls. I'm dropping my stupid requirement for nav, as honestly, a dashmount unit is probably better and cheaper than getting updates for a built in unit, and I use nav once or twice a week at most. For the cost of getting built-in nav, I could get a top of the line Garmin.
What do you think of the previous generation Accords? They may not be the "best" styling, that's for sure, but reliability and economy wise? My insurance loves them and would drop my yearly cost by nearly $300 from my Corolla.
