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El Francomelbourne
A very dependable car
I bought a second hand Honda Accord 2000 model 3ltr V6 in 2004 and 11 years later it's still going strong. No oil leaks, no coolant leaks, no nothing. Hard to believe but it's true. It still has the same engine, same transmission and radiator when in most cars these days you would have replaced at least one of those items (as I experienced with my Mitsubishi).
The interior has held well over time and the quality of plastics used is evident as there has been no cracking of the dash.
Still drives and handles well even after all this time and find it hard to part ways with because whatever I buy next I will be expecting tank like reliability.
The only down side its a 4 speed V6 meaning it does about 12.5 ltr per 100km's.
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tdphillipsMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 15 reviews
95 honda accord
My son wanted a cheap car, less than $2K after selling his performance car. Bought a 95 Honda Accord VTi-S, $1800, after replacing a noisy wheel bearing, cost $75, the car is... well, quite surprising. No noise, no rattles, rides great, auto changes well, everything works, uses no oil or coolant, returned 7.6L/100 on a highway run, 555kms on 42L (I filled it up), even has leather interior and a sunroof. These things are nearly down to junk value, but still very good cars if you look around, there are some rough ones, and good ones, but they are all around the same value.
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BrianChristchurch
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Great 2005 Honda V6
The best car I have owned! Comfortable, leather seats, quiet powerful motor, quite cabin, plenty of boot space and leg room. Just one issue - when accelerating from a low speed there is a slight hesitation (lag) which appears to be common with some Honda V6 models. It is a bit thirsty around town, but I get good mileage on trips.
Quiet, powerful, roomy, solid, great cabin finish, great exterior looks!
Just a slight lag when accelerating from low speeds.
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TrevorGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 4 reviews
great car
i owned an 2010 VTI LE until it got totalled last week. curtain airbags saved us. did 60K without any issues apart from an airbag light early on that the dealer fixed after a couple of attempts. very fuel efficient, quiet, smooth, safe. way better finished than toyotas. the only thing i would like Honda to improve woulf be to look at brake pad life. brake pads needed to be replaced at 40K which is quite normal for these cars. i would recommend this car and woulod buy another one myself.
smooth, quiet, build quality, efficiency, reliability
brake pads needed to be replaced at only 40K
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danoz74Hobart, TAS
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Not a bad large car, let down by Honda Dealer/Australia
Purchased this ex qld govt car from a brisbane auction house.. Not a good experience, but that's another story..
Barely drove a few meters when i knew there was something wrong with the drive-line..
Long story short, front wheel bearing failure.. The car still has 3 years of extended warranty on it, and we received a "welcome pack" for having transferred ownership details with honda, including a free safety check..
Honda central hobart, however, wanted to charge us for rectifying a failed washer pump hose (to us a warranty issue.. It's not ...Read more
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CassAU
- 29 reviews
- 1 like
Honda Accord Model 2013 VTiLT 2.4L Sedan
May be a bit early to make the judgement on everything about it since I got it recently but so far so good. If you drive long distance, I found that ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) is very useful (I paid $3000 extra), reduce the stress on long roads. I was initially skeptical on Honda fuel consumption claim of as low as 6.5L/100km H/W but after driving on Hume freeway (Syd-Melb), it got to the lowest figure 5.8L/100km (for the mid portion of Hume), Ave for the strip ~ 6.4km inc city portions. Impressive for a 2.4L heavy car. Dont...Read more
like the Nav system - old map and map too sketchy with road names, I even prefer my old portable 3.5" GPS :-( . Enjoyable to drive, like ADAS, great fuel economy. Good sound system. Old Nav map, too sketchy with info on the live map.1 comment
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JamesSydney
- 3 reviews
Great car, but with a few issues
I will clarify that I love this car, but want to highlight a few issues:
- Paint chips very easily
- Air conditioner has a known flaw (easily punctured by rocks kicked up by tyres), that is not covered by warranty
- The boot is an inconvenient size/shape (don't plan on family road trips)
Other than that it is very solid and a great car to drive. It is a very smooth drive, and it doesn't have the tinny feel common in other cars it size. Best car at the price point.
Solid, good price
Air conditioning fault, boot, paint
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I work in service at a Honda dealer and have not come replaced any punctured AC condensors. I think you were unlucky.
I have just found out my Honda Accord 2009 has a puncture hole in the AC condensor with a quote for $774.00 to fix So maybe not so unusual and perhaps a design fault ?
Johnt.. It's a known issue, incl US built cars, which are basically the same..For a Honda Mech, you should know this.. Peddle your BS elsewhere please..
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JanjucSouthwest, VIC
- 21 reviews
- 14 likes
Honda Accord 2010
This is my third Honda, having had a Civic previously and my partner has a Jazz, which she loves.
It is a very comfortable car to drive and has a smooth ride. Fuel economy is reasonable for a vehicle of its size, as I get around 9litres per 100klm on average, which is mostly short journeys that are too far to walk, yet too short to better the economy.
The back seat area can accommodate two large adults, over 185cm with ease and comfort, and the boot is quite spacious, as I have been able to carry 3 full sets of golf clubs, and 3 good sized suitcases when on holidays.
Good to drive, reasonable economy for its size, reliable
Expensive to have dealer service
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foxinite
- 3 reviews
Good
Good overall car thats top of the range model is still $10,000 cheaper than a European base model. Would like to keep buying Hondas as their reliability is extremely good. Will be interested to see what the next model will look like. No regrets after 2 years.
Good looking car that handles quite well, comfortable seats and a very responsive motor, redlines at 7000 revs very quickly when you get serious, auto is very smooth, engine sounds good when u get up it.
Sat nav is very ordinary and to update it cost $500.00 for a new cd(get real)Doesnt fe...Read more
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V63AU
Comfort and Style
I bought a 2005 Honda Accord in 2011. This car has aged well. It is comfortable and a pleasure to drive. The V6 does take more petrol of couse but the extra power is worth it. Although it is 6 years old people are commenting on its great design.
Stylish, comfortable and a pleasure to drive
No rear wiper, Only one intermittent wiper speed,
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jinpattQLD, 4214
- 88 reviews
- 17 likes
Good
This was my mum car 10 years back. She bought it brand new and used it for everyday driving. I had a chance to drive it a lot and I loved it. Honda always makes great and reliable car. The cost to maintain it wasn't too bad. Nice to drive around the city. It doesn't sit too low as some of the sedans. Easy to park and very fuel efficient. Nothing to complain. I would recommend it to anyone.
Good car for its age. Very reliable and beautiful to drive.
Not much to complain about except the handling can be improved.
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divangel
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Good
Despite being a bigger car, I find it quite easy to drive. It has a quiet engine and is quite smooth when changing gears. I like how it is spacious - able to fit 2 baby seats in and still sit comfortably at the back. it looks quite strong but sleek. Has all the features of a good family car!
Love this car. My husband bought it for me when we found out we had our first child on the way. We had compared features of many other family cars and the Honda had everything! we were lucky to get extra 5 year warranty and roadside service thrown in. It wa...Read more
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TamstaVictoria
- 26 reviews
Good
Its a good solid car that handles well in all conditions. They hold their resale value so it's a good investment choice for a car (even though it looses about $5000 as soon as you drive it off the show room floor). This is the 3rd Honda I have owned and the second one in automatic - the only thing that I can comment on in the lower gears is that they have both seemed to have had a "flat spot" if you try n put the peddle to the metal (so to speak) such as going around a round about - it seems to lag and I have been beeped on several occasions - ...Read more
so just watch that if you take one for a spin. In the top end - like over 100 it handles it beautifully - and has heaps of get up and go - The Mazda was a serious contender - but being able to over take safely was a major factor and the Mazda did not have the punch much past 100ks. Would I buy another Honda? Yes - but probably go for the Accord with a little more "bling". I bought this car because I needed a car to take 2 baby seats plus a teenager in the back. I actually took a tape measure out with me and looked at Mazda 6 and Toyota Aurion. Honda had the biggest back seat size. Very smooth ride - comfortable seating and instrumentation is easy to reach. Mine is a automatic -and I like being able to change gears on the steering wheel when its in "S" mode. Great on fuel have managed to get 850ks (full tank) on an interstate trip. I don't like the colour of the instruments at night they are white and quite boring. It only has 6 airbags which only covers the front passengers -not full curtain airbags in the back. I was given an extended 5 year warranty as part of the deal -but its not worth the paper its written on unless you get it serviced through them every time -and thats just way to expensive. The speakers sound a bit tacky if you have them up at a decent volume.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
dp29Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 14 reviews
Best sedan
I have owned 4 used cars, inorder
98 Skyline - awesome
02 Astra - [censored word removed]
99 Civic - good
05 Accord - great
read below to see why I am talking about previous cars
Last upgraded from Civic to Accord for -
power
space
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sexylinni
- 2 reviews
Excellent
I just love this car and it's reliability. It will just go forever providing you service and oil change regularly. Think, very comfortable classy family car. This is NOT a track weapon.
With a baby on the way, we bought our '99' accord because it was time to trade up from our '93' civic. We loved the civic's drivability, build quality, handeling, reliability and personality. We hoped moving up to an accord would carry over the same attributes and I can confidently say, it has delivered in every area listed above! We have the 2.3 litre 4cy...Read more
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DCullenAU
Excellent
Fantastic build quality and reliability. Bought mine when it was eight years old and have done 60,000kms over 3 years. Only replacements have been brake pads and a thermostat. I think this model looks smaller than it really is, it's actually the same length and width as a Magna but looks smaller. Has much more interior room than a Magna (but not the sprawl out room of a Commodore). The boot is a good size but can be made even bigger if you do what I've done and buy a space saver spare on ebay and remove the styrene fillers from the boot. The ec...Read more
onomy vs performance balance is excellent considering it is larger inside and out than the Euro which replaced this model yet it uses less fuel and doesn't require the more expensive premium unleaded that the Euro needs. Sure the Euro would be a sharper handler but if you've got a family to fit in this is a great model to buy. My VTI-L 4 cylinder manual gives a great balance between economy and performance. My regular work commute uses 9.3 l/100kms, a trip to Queensland averaged 7.7 l/100kms with a best tank of 7.2 l/100kms. I have never used as much as 10 l/100kms on a tank full. I'd describe performance as adequate below 4000rpm, about what you'd expect for a 4 cylinder pulling a 1300kg car but it sure does love a good rev. It doesn't have the punch off the line that a 6 cylinder gives but once past 4000 rpm when the VTEC kicks in it feels as if it has found a couple of extra cylinders. Puts a smile on my face any time I can give it a good rev. Manual gearchange is very light and pleasant to use. Steering and handling isn't what you would call sharp although ride is very comfortable. Dashboard lighting a bit old school and dated. Headlights very average.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LovetheAccordGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 7 reviews
- 4 likes
- Accord 7th Gen (2003-2007)
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Beautiful car. Love It!
Bought my 2003 Accord V6 secondhand in 2009 and still love it in 2011.
* The drive is smooth, and the power is really nice.
* Braking is excellent- I have stopped from 80KMph to 0 in 10 mts without the burning tyre smells, squealing and smoke. The braking was very controlled and without any jerking on the passengers. I dont think anyone at the intersection even noticed that it was a sudden stop.
* I feel very safe in this car as far as driving in rain, control around curves etc.
* love the traction control - can see it kicking in especially when the car maybe on a bit of gravel and turning.
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Excellent
I bought this 1999 Civic in July of 1999 and am still driving it.
This is June of 2010, so in a month it will be 11 years old.
It has 85,300 miles on it.
I just change oil as required. Did have to buy a set of tires.
Every thing else is origional equipment
On the highway I get 35-40 mpg and 25 mpg intown
I am 74 and have purchased a few cars in my time and know
that if I had been driving Honda's, I would probably
would not have had to buy about 3 of thoes cars.
So, want good mileage and dependability? Buy a Honda
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Dannii
- 17 reviews
Excellent
Its a great family car, drives really well, maybe a little more power in the 4 cylinder would be good, but it is a perfect luxury car. I will definitely be upgrading in about 5 years to another honda.
VTI luxury 2008 is a beautiful car. I love it - we bought it last year brand new and it is the smoothest driving car, with fantastic features. The luxury has seat warmers, automatic lights, wipers, leather seats and great stereo system
nothing i love it
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whateva
- 2 reviews
Excellent
Honda don't disappoint (unlike Holden). More expensive than toyota by 2000-3000, but you get a better build and more luxury. Handling relatively smooth, but turning is a little insufficient.
Have the 2007 Honda Accord VTI-L. Very comfortable quiet drive. Great family car. Comfortable. Not a single problem!
Difficult to estimate edges when parking as the shape drops away. Visibility is OK. Water jets for windscreen hit the wipers and not the windscreen. Shape of the wipers make it hard to design jets that go over the wipers. Turns like a bus.
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Questions & Answers
Zakasked
Hi, Does V6L series 2 2016 model, drives differently or awful lot refined compared to the previous 2015 one?
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Sorry, I can’t answer that as this was my first Honda, so don’t know what previous models were like. I can say that I am still driving it 10 years later and it’s never missed a beat - and that includes driving Melbourne to Perth return. Still love it as it may well be the most reliable car I have ever owned and extremely comfortable for long trips. Hope this helps. I should add that mine is a Euro and not a 6 cylinder so maybe not the model you asked about anyway! Lol....
sue f.asked
Buying a 1998 auto accord. It's got new transmission in it. I'm worried might have problems. Hope buying this car is good decision?
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1. check colour of
1check colour of the oil if its clear red its good 2.take for a test drive. if itchanges smoothly its good. 3.check for any oil leaks. if no leaks its good.
Thanks you for your help David. I'll do that.
Paul Whiteasked
What fuel consumption should be expected in metropolitan usage?
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G’Day Paul,
Bit late, but I kept a spreadsheet. Best I got was 6.98L per 100kms, worst 13L around town. (Albury). Speeding up to 110kms then diving off the access ramps doesn’t help the fuel economy that much.
Overall average was 10.34 on ULP 91 and 9.71 on ULP 95. (2012 2.4L Limited Edition)
Hi i have a 2009 2.4 Vti-L s. I get 800kms driving is from Epping to Mulgrave everyday inuding trips to shopping centers and kfcs.
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Just to add, after more than 6 months driving this car, I think it is still very nice to drive. One observation: if there is a huge truck in front driving slowly, especially approaching the top of a ... Read more
hill (and our car is behind it on different traffic lane faster than the truck), the Accord will try to brake/slow down since it would expect a potential unsafe collision situation. (Note that no one likes to brake upon climbing up a hill) ... This would annoy those vehicles behind us immensely. Not sure if Honda can easily do anything on this since it may compromise the real unsafe situation. I learned to turn off cruising when the situation is like this may about to occur to avoid this false alarm. Similar (automatic braking) thing would happen if you go through a dip (down hill and up hill) with vehicles in front for the same reason.