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Car Reviews and Ratings
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| 2004 Honda Accord Sedan EX V-6 5-spd AT w/ Nav System/ XM Radio | Back to Honda Accord Reviews |
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Favorite feature: |
The V6 240 horsepower engine |
Least favorite feature: |
The rear appearance |
Advice to buyer: |
If you work the dealer, you can get one of these decked out for $25K. |
Detailed review: |
When you first step into the Accord the first impression you have is of luxury and refinement. It seems as if every convenience possible has been considered. From the voice activated navigation system to the remote that has a feature to open all the doors and the windows at once. The interior is roomy and in the leather package, luxurious. The seats are some of the most comfortable I've ever seen, even on long 4-5 hour trips. The instrument panel is bright and attractive, with all the controls that you really need on the leather trimmed steering wheel. The seats are even heated at low or high settings. There is clearly very little drop off from luxury class cars like Acura and Lexus. The only complaint that I have is with the sound system. While it advertises quite a bit, I found that the mid range sound from the unit was virtually non existent. Installing an aftermarket head unit isn't really an option, as it most likely wouldn't integrate as seamlessly into the awesome navigation system. One complaint that probably won't be an issue for most, but I live in a new housing development and my street isn't on the dvd. This is a minor nuisance but I wonder how or when I can update the maps. The performance of the 240 horsepower V6 Engine is exhilarating, and the drive by wire throttle system gives the Accord such a buttery smooth feeling when accelerating. The Accord corners tightly and the assisted steering is nimble. The 4 Door Sedan has more of a luxury car's handling than a sportier car like my last Integra GSR. But unlike my GSR the Accord is whisper quiet with ultra low drag compared with most cars in it's class. The engine isn't loud even at high rpms. The Automatic is smooth and effortless. The car is so comfortable to drive, it really does exactly what a true luxury car should do, and that is to give the effect of driving itself. The body is both attractive and boring at the same time. I needed a 4 door, which has a completely different body style than the Coupe. While they both share the same futuristic, long cat-eye headlights and sloping front, but the rear of the Sedan is reminiscent of the old Accords, bland and a little blunt. I opted to talk the dealer into putting on a rear wing spoiler and chrome tailpipes which spruced it up a bit, but there isn't much you can do. Overall the Accord V6 Sedan w/navigation and XM is so refined, powerful and well built that it's a wonder anyone would opt for something more expensive in the official 'Luxury' class. |
Also considered: |
2005 Nissan Maxima |
| About This Reviewer... | |
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Coppell, Texas |
Other vehicles owned: |
None |
Review submitted: |
October 24, 2004 |
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