I bought the Accord because it is far superior in design (VTec engine) and reliability to the rest in the sedan family for price, reliability, and performance category. The Camry was equal, but I didn't like the soft suspension in sharp cornering). The European (BMW, Saab, Volvo) sedans are nice too, but they're impractical for everyday use (costs $$$ to purchase, and maintain and drive (premium gas)). The rest of the sedan segments just failed on the reliability, and performance category.

This is, of course, my opinion, and this was how I made my decision to buy the Accord Ex 01 Manual with Luxury Package.

 

i have to say that the accord is quite possibly the best car in the world. i freakin love my accord more everytime i drive it, and it's still my favorite car to drive. this is coming from a guy who also owns an acura integra, civic Si, and an 06 EVO IX MR. i've put 104k miles on my accord (HARD miles..spun the tires off the dealership lot when i bought it and never looked back), raced it in autoX (still undefeated), thrown it at every curve and turn i can find, hit potholes, spun it, you name it, ive done it, and it just keeps coming back for more. the way i have it set up now, it out handles my EVO pretty easily...the EVO's just got way more power. the accord (6th GEN) is, to me, one of the most beautiful cars ever made. i honestly love my accord. someone once made the stupid remark to me that the only reason i loved my accord was because it was the best thing i could afford at the time. well that was bullshit because i've got a freakin 37k EVO IX MR (one of the first in the country, and the EVO's a supercar) and i'll still take my accord over it any day. the accord just fits like a glove. take the interior for example...the first time i ever got in it, i felt like i'd owned it for years. everything is exactly where it should be. the right distances, heights, textures...it's just a great car. i really can't say enough about the 6th gen accord. it's the best car i've ever owned, and i plan to keep the mofo forever. granted mine isn't stock... i loved it when it was, but i could never drive a stock accord (or any stock vehicle for that matter) and be happy. accords take very well to mods tho, especially suspension tuning. now i personally don't care for the 7th gen accord AT ALL mainly because it's a rebadged honda inspire. the TSX however (the accord everybody else got) is my second favorite car, and i still freakin want one. it's basically an upgraded, and updated 6th gen. i don't know what accord you are considering, but if you're looking used i'd say by all means, don't hesitate to buy a 6th gen. if you're looking for new, go with a TSX. you'll be glad you did either way.

 

But you must also remember that American cars didn't really start showing any real quality improvements until they "MERGED" with the japaneese....
Chyrsler has been help alot by MB, Ford with Mazda....etc, etc.... Just look at the 300C's it has the EXACT same platform as the the C or E class MB.

I have ALWAYS purchased Accords... My first was an 88 Accord Coupe DX :-( , I just donated it to charity for the tax break..... They drove it onto the flatbed.... with 235K miles on it and it was still running!!!!! You can not go wrong with honda, regardless of what some "jap haters" might say.