Thread: Goodbye Honda
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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I test drove an 08' Honda Accord EX V6 sedan just the other day, thinking about trading up from my 97' Accord, and I had a 99' Accord before someone totalled it And honestly, I loved the new Accord!!!

Road noise was not an issue to me at all!!! I am quite actually bothered by a ride that's too quiet. Anyone who disagrees with me most likely drives because they have to, not because they have fun doing it. I love having that connection with the road! and ya gotta love hearing the occasional rev of that engine I heard someone say that at high speeds (highway), they could barely talk comfortably to the salesperson, and it leaves me wondering if he's lying!!!- I had no such experience.

The only time I couldn't hear her was when I pumped up the stereo for a moment to test it out!!! Which I have to say the EX's upgraded system is Great!!!

I love the way the Accords drive, all of them. It handles great, taking the corners with ease, and nice and tight. Just like every Accord I've driven. Honda's consistency is amazing. Ride quality is improved (the smoothest of the Accords), but still has plenty of road feel for those of us who like to know we're connected to the road, not floaty like the way some cars feel.

The new interior is great too; the dash/head-unit is actually much less of an annoyance in person than it looks in pictures, it seems busy at first, but actually makes sense once inside the car, which was a pleasant surprise!

I don't see what the Camry, or any other sedan in its class, has to offer over a Honda Accord. Honestly, I'm can't imagine driving anything but a Honda.

If all you can argue is that the Camry is quieter, then there is no good reason to choose that over the Accord. Unless that's the biggest factor in your car purchase....apparently it is, for some....that's a real shame.
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