2008 Honda Accord

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Top 10 List - June 2009

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Body style and the ample interior. I am 6'3" and am very comfortable in this car. In the older Accords my knees would hit the center console.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

The rear brakes are absolutely junk! I had 28,000 miles on my 2008 Accord when recently (June 2009) had to bring it in for a break job. The dealer diagnostics was "wear and tear" and that they have seen other 2008 Accords come in with less mileage for a break job. It cost me $200. I say, "Give me a break!!" That means that for every 4 - 5 oil changes I have to bring my car in for a break job? Cost of ownership just went way up!
I have owned Toyota Camry, Matrix and Corolla since 1992 - all of them with tons more mileage on them than 28,000 and never had to do a break job!
Honda better wake up and smell the coffee because unless they fix this problem I will run the opposite way and never ever buy another Honda car.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Everything but the brakes.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

The brakes are junk. I got 17000 out of mine.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

This is by far the best looking and performing Honda I have owned, and I have owned several. The gun metal gray was a great choice in color. I get so many compliments on this car, especially when it's clean and shiny.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

I have a sunroof and I would prefer would if the sunroof would close automatically after turning off the engine. Sometimes I forget to manually close it and it remains open. I also have found the rear brake pads are wearing very early, between 20,000 and 25,000 miles, or even earlier. That's not a good indication of typical Honda quality, and, it could get costly for us who keep our Hondas for long periods of time. C'mon Honda, do the right thing and conduct a recall!

2008 Honda Accord Review:

I love this car! I use it for my work and most of my mileage is highway. It handled well in this past winter's snow and the overall design of the car is outstanding. I have had this '08 for 11 months and 24,000 miles and plan to keep it for many more years.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

The car looks nice when clean.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

Needed brakes replaced at 15000.
Constant vibration at 60mph.
Mpg is not what the ratings say.
Completely dissatisfied with honda this time around.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

Same as above.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Good quality interior and exterior. Great handling. Fun to drive. I like the accessory port for MP3 player. Roomy interior and trunk.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

More comfortable driver and front passenger seats. Better gas mileage. The gas mileage in this car with Variable Cylinder Management is worse than my parents 2006 EX-L V6 Accord!!

2008 Honda Accord Review:

This is my 5th Honda; this is the 17th Honda owned in my family. Overall, I am pleased with the car. We opted for an Accord this time because of the gas crunch. We were planning on an SUV or another van.....anyway, the gas mileage is not at all what we expected. We have a EX-L V6 with the "highly recommended" Variable Cylinder Management. We get 19 to 21 mpg combined and have gotten no better than 24 - 25 mpg highway. I have complained to the dealer, and they acted surprised and basically blew me off. Also the front seats are uncomfortable and extremely hard to get used to. They are very firm and have a pronounced lumbar arch which is very uncomfortable for trips any longer than a few minutes. It took me 6 months to get used to the seats. My husband (who is not the primary driver) still hates the seats. We did not notice this on the short test-drive. My parents own a 2006 V6 Accord and their seats are much more comfortable, and they get much better gas mileage. My in-laws own a 2004 V6 Camry and they get much better gas mileage. So much for technology!!

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

THE ENGINE IS AWSOME. FOUR CYLINDERS PULLING LIKE A SIX.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

Fix the cheap interior. The cheap platics are awful as are the cheap seats.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

There are many cars that are worthy to be owned. This is not one them. As an owner of 2003, and 2007 Acccord's I am shocked at how cheap the 2008 LX interior has become. The dash is a dysfunctional mess of identical buttons. The seats feel and look cheap too. Even thematerial screams CHEAP! The outside has too many strange lines. Overall I find the car a disatisfying miss and or mess. I drove and respected the Hyundai Sonata much more than the new Accord. It was a plain Jane but was comfortable. The new Accord has lost it's way trying to pawn itself off as a BMW 3 series but the poor execution and cheap plastics have done it in.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

Seat belt connector to be a little higher for easier connection, Cup holders could be improved.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

The car averages on my two long road trips 34.1 mpg (65 mph). In townit is averaging 24 mpg. Noise level is a little higher than expected. Ride is sound and pick up in the 4 cylinder is okay. The 2008 passenger room is excellent,

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

nothing

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

Stop the headlight and taillights from flickering every 40 seconds while driving. Replace the cheap painted plastic on the dash and door handles. Mine is 5 months old and has been painted twice and the doors are loosing their paint now.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

Honda has not backed this vehicle.I am very disssappointed.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

steering,brakes, handling.comfort.int room.exellent seats etc,

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

add avg fuel mileage computer to exl w/o nav.
and rocker panel scuff plates

2008 Honda Accord Review:

coming from a 2004 chev malibu lt v6 the honda accord exl is wonderful

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

EXP - Tight riding car, great steering, excellent car to drive with confidence, good gas mileage, roomy inside.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

A little more sound proofing, automatic shift point lock into each gear, more flexiable power seat options, dash board light with a little more color contrast

2008 Honda Accord Review:

Over all a good bang for the buck. Great to drive and design has a little NACAR look to it.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

xm radio

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

get rid of the vcm....and vibration at highway speed 55-80

2008 Honda Accord Review:

would not buy another honda .....i have owned 4 older honda ....great cars this 2008 accord v/6 is a bad car and bad design....road noise and vibration .....

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Overall quality second to none

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

Offer XM Radio on EX Model as well as EX-L Model

2008 Honda Accord Review:

Tbhe EX-L 2.4 I4 190HP Is the best vaule out there for under 25K.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Sleek Style
Great Interior
Larger 4 cylinder

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

I have added a premium sound system. The factory wheel covers are not that bad but I plan on replacing them with a stylish black polished rim.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

This new model for Honda is a much needed upgrade for the Accord and it truly has lived up to my expectation.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Everything is great, I really like the Navi.Great pickup.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

Power seat memory

2008 Honda Accord Review:

Great car I have the top of the line model.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

BEST RIDE EVER LOTS OF ROOM GREAT BODY STYLE

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

BEST CAR FOR THE MONEY.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Interior is huge. Comfortable. Fit and finish--great. Great value. Ex-L model near luxury feeling.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

better gas mileage

2008 Honda Accord Review:

Good car but larger size eats up mpg. Outstanding value for the dollar.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

the engine is very smooth and powerful. Great suspension. Wonderful sound system and well laid out driver controls.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

In all honesty I can't think of anything I would change.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

It's funny, but when I went car shopping this was not the car I had in mind. In fact if you would have told me at the beginning of the day that I would be driving an Accord by that evening I would have laughed at you. The total package of this car is flawless. It handles wonderful but yet does not sacrafice comfort. The interior is very, very spacious but yet it doesn't drive like a big car. Driver controls are well laid out and easy to reach and manipulate. This car makes a quiet statement of refinement. You have to jump pretty high in terms of dollars spent to find a competitors car that matches this car in fit and finish, power, handling, interior space, comfort and styling.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

bluetooth is excellent, gps you can surf with the joystick knob, voice command, great leather, bigger wheels, seat heaters roast

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

trunk too bare, needs hooks and ways to hold stuff down b/c its so huge.

climate controls should not be split around radio controls, hard to reach fan and i still feel goofy controlling fan through voice command (but you can!)

2008 Honda Accord Review:

great car, got the EX 4cyl and it has adequate power going from the 2004exV6, not quite as fast but driving this car relaxes me so i dont care, decent stereo (sub helps), doesnt lean into corners

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

Finally the old ugly Accord is gone. Enter the new Camry killer. While this car is a little smaller than the Camry, however, it finally is nice to look at.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

The interior may be a little plastic for some people but the quality of the materials is rather high. It may have also gained points if it was a little larger in dimensions.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

The old accord was a dog in looks even with its high safety and economy figures. Farewell. The new Accord has a much more distinctive look inside and out. I would imagine that people will soon forget the bland styling of the last model. The engine and transmission are first class. This car is much quieter and has much less NVH. It is approaching Acura in fit and finish.

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Honda Accord?

EX-L-4 offers all of the key options, offers tight construction, flawless execution of quality and ample power.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Honda Accord?

Could use a bit more sound dampening for highway cruising. Lexus is still the master of this.

2008 Honda Accord Review:

Great overall value. I considered the Lexus ES350, $38K, BMW 3 series, $36K, VW Pasaat $31K. All of these vehicles offered some benefits over the Accord, but not enough to justify the substantial price difference. If you're willing to forego the "status" brands, there's no better value in the marketplace period!