I noticed no such road noise in my car.....maybe your ears are a little more sensitive then mine...lol

 

it would be understandable if i were to buy a cheap peace of shit. but the accord i test drove was priced at 35k.

 

Just like the Honda dealer told me. I know what I'm talking about because I've bought many new Accords over the years and the 2008 was by far the worst. The Camry is super quiet and I really love it. I know this is a Honda forum so it's understanable you would defend it.

I will look at the Honda again when they bring the road noise issue up to the standards of Toyota.

Cheers.

 

I've noticed that my Accord's road noise is a little loud but nothing unbearable.

To me, the Accords, even the older ones, are a lot nicer as far as interior design as opposed to most of their competition. I looked at '08 Camrys and, while they weren't bad, something about them just didn't grab me. I never test drove one, though.

 

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.

 

I'm not lying. I'm not selling anything.

What Honda dealership do you work for?


When I drive the Honda at 75MPH highway speeds, I know I'm doing 75 just by the road and wind noise that's entering the cabin. When I drive the Camry down the same highway at the same speed, the lack of road and wind noise makes me check my speedometer more frequently.

I disagree, especially if you do a lot of highway traveling. The difference between the new Accord and Camry at highway speeds is highly noticeable.

One more thing. When I talk about highways, I don't mean the one's that have been recently paved where a Mack truck would seem quiet. I'm talking about the majority of the highways that have lost their "newness" and have become their more "stony" selves.

To me, the Honda looks better than the Camry inside and out and I still think that today. However, the road noise isssue sucks and I've driven both models a number of times from different dealerships and roads. Consumer Reports has complained for years about this but I remained loyal...till now.

Dick

 

I have only own Honda Accords sence I could drive. I currently have a 02 Accord ex. The Accords have always been reliable(knock on wood), but are too noisy.
My next car will be a Camry, preferably a XLE. You Accord owners should look at the XLE. Its much higher end car than the Accord EX.
Road noise is a big deal to me. By Honda

 

camry automatic transmission issues. they still havent fixed the problem. actual tranny or software issue still being debated.

 

I traded in an 06 Accord for an 07 Camry Solara for some of the same reasons, stiff ride and road noise. I found the Toyota to be much more refined than the Honda, HOWEVER, the Toyota soon revealed it's cons. When I'd mash the gas, the transmission would literally pause for moments before it would respond and downshift. The rear shelf would rattle so bad during cold mornings that it sounded as if I had two blown speakers in the rear. The overall driving experience just became very numb and I found myself having a case of buyer's remorse. So, I went back to an Accord and haven't looked back. Yeah, it's got a little more road noise and it isn't quite as refined as the Yota, but it's got many other attributes that make it worth the drive. The Honda just has a level of responsiveness that a lot of other cars in this class just can't match. I believe I had the sportiest mid-sizer Toyota makes... and although it was great during the new car honeymoon, it got very boring very fast.

 

Did you take the Toyota back to the dealer? They have TSB's for the issues you mentioned. I know the trannys needed to be reflashed.