I am looking at two cars: 1) 2004 Accord EX I4 with 30k, AT 2) 2007 Civic EX AT They are roughly the same price. I had 1995 Civic die on me--needs new transmission, and I decided this is just a time to get a new ride. I have driven the Civic, but not the Accord. The one thing I did not like about the Civic was the emergency brake seemed to rub on my leg. Getting in an out of the back seemed more difficult, but who cares I am concerned about the Honda AT. My civic was a manual and I am still on the same clutch at 140k! I have read millions of posts about how shitty Honda's AT are, primarily in Accords. Can someone explain that to me? I would hate to dump money into an Accord only to have a lemon on my hands.
I would go for the Civic. It is more fuel economy and nimble. I had a 04 Accord, the AT was quite smooth, no issue there. But the workmanship is not as good as the early 90s accords. I did not like the cheap plastics dashboard and the big silly turning knobs. I traded it in for an RSX in only one year.
I just can't tell the difference. After a while they all ride the same. I would get a new car over a used one any day.
Tough call. You get more car with the Accord. 30,000 miles should not be much on an Accord or any Honda.
We have a 2003 Accord EX. In 2004 we bought a new 2004 Civic LX for our granddaughter (she paid for it.) We drove it home (about 100 miles.) I know the new Civic's are really nice, but I have to say there is really no comparison between an Accord and a Civic unless you are just talking about something to get around town. When you get them out on the road on a long trip, the Civic can't hold a candle to the Accord when comparing ride comfort, performance and noise. Especially in the mountains. Dick
Hey, some people needs a Rolls Royce to feel comfortable, others feel good enough on a bike. I drive 50 miles on a beat up highway every day in a Civic and find it enjoyable. You just need a break in period on a new car.
True enough, but a Honda Accord is a long way from a Rolls. Try a 4,000 or 5,000 mile trip in that civic then get back to us on the enjoyable part. Of course if you are under the age of 40 it probably wouldn't make any difference anyway.
Thanks for all the information guys!! Is 43k a lot of miles for a 2004 Accord? I have an EX I4 in mind, just was not sure if 43k is a lot for an Accord.
That's pretty normal. Edmunds.com doesn't add or delete value for that mileage on a 2004. Our 2003 has 58K and it still seems like new.
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I've got a 2004 Accord EXv6 with 100k kms - it still feels like a new car - no problems other than normal maintenance (gotta do the front rotors soon) - running Amsoil synthetic is about the only thing out of the ordinary...
Check the headlights before you buy. The headlights on our 2005 were pathetic although we were able to improve them with HIR bulbs. Same wattage but 50 to 85% more light. The plastic base of the bulb has to be cut slightly to fit.
