Well since you put my mind at ease about accords, i think that's the way to go because I love the power and roominess of it! The EL was really weak and the sound of the engine is kindy funny when loaded with 3 people. It's just that the price range is so close that I wanted to make a purchase that suited my budget and not my needs. Because I have pretty generic needs get to campus from point A and get back from there in one peace, I drive on the highway quite a bit. As far as power I need something that will haul at least 2 or 3 people at ease, because when we go out we don't like to take out too many cars.

The EL is awesome for looks but it has nothing else to go for it. The Accord is so much better as you said for power, size and performance wise. When I think about it every second person here drives a Civic or a 1.7EL. But anyways tks for your reply