Accord vs Accura

I faced the same decision, and went for the 2004 Accord - I even ended
up going with the 4-cylinder after testing it. I decided against the
Acura, a lovely car, because I didn't think the additional $10 was
justified, and also because when I got into the TL, I felt like I was
in the Accord - the climate control, etc. switches were identical.
That turned me off. You can't go wrong on this decision, though, IMO!
Also, I live in MN with about 50" of snow each year, and am
comfortable with just FWD.
RPM

 

I want to thank everyone for your posts. I have bought a 2004 Accord EX with the leather option. I passed on the navigation because I already use a laptop with GPS for a small RV and plan to use it in the new Accord when I need it. I paid just under $22K in Ventura, CA and I felt this was discounted enough to make the '04 worth it rather than wait for the '05. This vehicle replaces a '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so it is night and day from this. I decided on the Accord for the price, mileage, reliability, appointments, and less complexity than the Acura... Al
I am considering buying a 2004 Honda Accord or an Accura. Can someone
please give me some guidance as to why buy one vs the other besides that
the Accura is a couple of thousand dollars higher in price. I am leaning towards
the Accord because it is simpler and has higher mileage. On the other hand the Accura has traction control and stability control, but these features mean more
complexity. Please give me your thoughts... Al

 

So go by a Chrysler then. If what you say is true, we should be
seeing Honda resale values slipping to Chrysler levels. Or better
yet, today, go try to lease a Chrysler and a Honda of the same cost
and compare lease payments (due to residual value differences).

 

Congratulations. Did you get four or six cylinder? Manual or automatic?

Fred
I want to thank everyone for your posts. I have bought a 2004 Accord EX with the leather option. I passed on the navigation because I already use a laptop with GPS for a small RV and plan to use it in the new Accord when I need it. I paid just under $22K in Ventura, CA and I felt this was discounted enough to make the '04 worth it rather than wait for the '05. This vehicle replaces a '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so it is night and day from this. I decided on the Accord for the price, mileage, reliability, appointments, and less complexity than the Acura... Al
I am considering buying a 2004 Honda Accord or an Accura. Can someone
please give me some guidance as to why buy one vs the other besides that
the Accura is a couple of thousand dollars higher in price. I am leaning towards
the Accord because it is simpler and has higher mileage. On the other hand the Accura has traction control and stability control, but these features mean more
complexity. Please give me your thoughts... Al

 

4 cyls and automatic.... Al
Congratulations. Did you get four or six cylinder? Manual or automatic?

Fred
I want to thank everyone for your posts. I have bought a 2004 Accord EX with the leather option. I passed on the navigation because I already use a laptop with GPS for a small RV and plan to use it in the new Accord when I need it. I paid just under $22K in Ventura, CA and I felt this was discounted enough to make the '04 worth it rather than wait for the '05. This vehicle replaces a '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so it is night and day from this. I decided on the Accord for the price, mileage, reliability, appointments, and less complexity than the Acura... Al
I am considering buying a 2004 Honda Accord or an Accura. Can someone
please give me some guidance as to why buy one vs the other besides that
the Accura is a couple of thousand dollars higher in price. I am leaning towards
the Accord because it is simpler and has higher mileage. On the other hand the Accura has traction control and stability control, but these features mean more
complexity. Please give me your thoughts... Al

 

But they denied the problem for years, even as their dealers were
putting in 4-5 transmissions a week into those 99 Accords.

That's Chrysler-level quality.[/QUOTE]

Poor decision on their part. I would still take them over Chrysler any day.