Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Cutting corners is horrible fit and finish, poor durability testing, poor ergonomics, parts bin switchgear, etc. Honda typically does not cut corners, especially in comparison to most other companies...the only way you could possibly say they do is through the use of platform and (limited) engine sharing.
Amen to that. There's a reason you can get a Chevy Impala sedan fully loaded with leather, power everything + moonroof, and auto climate control for 22k and a similarly equiped Accord EX V6 sedan can't be had for less than 25k.