Honda Accord Saloon (2008 - 2015) 2.4 i-VTEC EX 4d Auto (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
This car says that I am an individual who does not follow the pack. It also says that I look for realibilaity in a car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Just "nice" - nothing special, really.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yeah, it's my second Accord now.
What are you likely to buy next?
Dunno yet - probably another Honda.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£23,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes - I got a good trade-in on my previous car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
1. Reliability - I was the owner of the previous model (a 2004) Accord, a manual Type S. This previous-model had done 165000km, relatively trouble-free. (At least more trouble-free than my previous car, a 1.8T Passat). 2. My Honda dealer gave me an excellent trade-in on the new Accord. Also, the Accord compared favourably in price with the entry-level Audis, Mercs and Beemers that have huge option lists. I liked the standard features that came with the car. 3. I liked the external look of the car.
What was the dealer like?
OK, friendly, nothing special, really.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Smooth. I use it on the open road a lot - it is very comfortable, with smooth auto gear changes. The steering does feel a bit "Light" however.
What's it like to park?
This car is wider than the previous model - however, no problems with parking.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet.
What's most practical about your car?
I like the smoothness of the automatic gear changes.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto headlights. (Maybe this is a bit lazy) :-)