but I heard that the 96 accord keeps its value better than almost every other car on the market..>>>

Hondas in general hold their value exceptionally well. In the case of Honda Accords, the 4th gens (especially the 92-93) seem to hold their value the best because that body style tends to be the most desirable. I have to admit, I do like the classy, clean and elegant lines of the 4th gen. All too often I have seen a 93 and a 94 parked next to eachother and people are usually always drawn to the 93 first. They claim that it looks more upscale, like an Acura. Mechanically, however, they were essentially the same car.