Refinement & sophistication in Accord? Nah, I go with the Nissan V6>>>

I have to disagree, sorry. Nissan makes a fine V6 engine, but the rest of the car leaves a lot to be desired.

Nissan V6 is much more refned than the Accord 4 bannger. You can get v6 in Nissan for the price of 4 cyl Accord>>

You get what you pay for. In the case of Accord vs. Altima, you sacrifice acceleration for an all around better made automobile.

Accord is not that much better than Altima in terms of interior quality.>>>

This is the most rediculous thing I've ever heard. The Accords interior is by far the best in the mid-size class category, materials are of high quality and fit and finish is outstanding. The Altimas interior is ho-hum at best, and just about every Altima reviewer comments on the unusually cheap materials. Hondas are known for their interiors, and for good reason.

Don't flatter yourself, Accord is no where near Lexus for interior; not even TSX is very close to the detail, craftsmanship and material of Lexus>>>

Okay, that was going to the extreme, I agree... but in the mid-size class, it sure comes the closest. The Accord certainly doesnt remind you of being in a mid-class car, as the others do. It looks and feels more expensive than it really is...and has the quality to back it up.

I have to agree that honda 4 might be most reliable but by far it is not the most refined 4 cyl engine>>>

No, Id have to give that one to Toyota and some of the European brands, but Hondas are up there.

The engine is noisy and powerband is rather weired>>>

Noisy? I found the Accords 4-cylinder to be VERY quiet and especially smooth. Are you comparing your 7 year old engine to brand new ones from other makes?

When the incapable engine is mated w/ one of the most harsh automatic transmission>>>

Again, you must be comparing your 7 year old Accord to 2003s. Beginning in 1998, Honda automatics have become boring like everyone elses and shift so smooth you can barely feel whats going on (my only gripe with the new Accord) I may be a rare breed, but I LOVE the way my 5th gen automatic shifts!

but there is nothing luxury about Accord>>>

Just as there is nothing mid-class about it either.

For the price, Accord is a very good car; however if you are willing to put down another 5K~7K, you will be surprised how much more material quality, creaftsmanship and refinement you can buy>>>

Nonsense. Honda set the standard, from which all others will be judged.