first off, if you loved your car any, you'd wash it, clean up the wheels, and detail her for at least a good day. Then you'll appreciate your car more. My accord dx ran strong the first 6 years. But then i noticed the power loss. I couldn't spin the tires in the automatic as much just by mashing on the gas. But the tranny still pulls hard. I love my car. It's good to me, and i'm good to her. If you keep up with tune ups, then she'll be good to go. I hope you didn't get a lemon'ed accord. Oh, i have 149,969 miles.