Honda Accord Tourer (2008 - 2015) 2.2 i-DTEC EX 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, stylish and with understated pedigree.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks smart, nice colour and very comfortable to ride in.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes as it delivers what I expected and more.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something smaller to share with my wife who likes her little Fiesta. Maybe a Golf Plus or Audi equivalent.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable deal with small reduction for buying outright with no trade in.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had previously driven honda accords as company cars.
What was the dealer like?
Long established back street dealership specialising in one/2 owner cars with FSH.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth and comfortable especially on motorways. Quiet and responsive around town. Diesel is silky smooth with good economy.
What's it like to park?
Doddle to park with good all round visibility aided by parking sensors and rear view camera.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes. DPF warning light came on causing car to go into limp mode. After several regeneration visits to Honda Dealership and complaints to Honda UK the DPF was replaced at subsidised cost.Otherwise trouble free.
What's most practical about your car?
Auto tailgate and easy fold down rear seating. Parking sensors and rear view camera.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto tailgate opener. Rear view camera. Hands free phone system.Sat Nav/audio controls.Auto leather seating.
