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Honda Accord Buying Guide: If you are in the market for a new Honda Accord, then this buying guide is essential in helping you make the best decision. The 2008 Accord rates near the top of the class for family sedans and only the Toyota Camry can claim to be even close. The Honda Accord, although not rated as high as the Passat and Altima, passes those sedans when you consider the manufacturers predicted reliability. Who wants to spend $25,000 on a car unless there is a good chance the car will be problem free and run for a long time. Family sedans, more than any other type of car, need to be dependable and hassle free. With gas prices going well over $3.00/gallon across the U.S., owning a fuel efficient sedan is something that all families need. Consumer Reports does an excellent job of detailing the new sedans each year and comparing them head to head for safety, reliability, performance, and features. Down below we go into the different models of the Honda Accord (4 Cylinder, V6, and Hybrid). It's no secret that Honda makes some popular automobiles and the Accord tops the list. The Honda Accord sedan starts at $20,360 for the LX, $21360 for the LX Premium, $23060 for the EX, $25060 for the EX-L, $25960 for the EX V6 and $28060 for the EX-L V6. You can lease the new 2008 for around $259/36 months and over $2500 due at signing. Accords have become more stylish and their performance has never been questioned. The 4 cylinder Accords get excellent scores from Consumer Reports and Edmunds.com. The resale value for Accords is higher than ever as gas prices escalate and the reliability of Honda cars is second to none. The EX 4 Cylinder offers up 190 HP from the 2.4 liter engine and comes in either manual or automatic transmission. The side curtain airbags, front airbags, and other safety features make this car one you would put your family into without worries. The more powerful EX V6 comes in at 268 HP from the 3.5 liter engine. Equipped with fog lights, chrome door handles, and dual exhaust. Standard features improve each year with new innovations and a more comfortable ride. The interiors aren't on par with luxury sedans, but they are nice. How about the mileage ratings? The LX/LX-P get about 22 city/31 highway and the EX V-6 gets 19 city/29 highway. You can find all the details of each model online at http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-sedan/. The Accord Coupe is also offered in an LX-S, EX, EX-L, and EX-L V-6 models with sporty 18 inch wheels, a lower center of gravity, and leather trimmed seats. No Honda Accord Hybrid for 2008 but maybe we'll see it down the road. Honda Accord Reviews: Car sites are loaded with in depth reviews and feedback on the latest models of automobiles. Our favorites are Edmunds.com, Carreview.com, and Caranddriver.com. All 3 sites give you the specs and test results that will help you make an informed decision. Consumer Reports offers up a 'buying guide' each year for cars which is based on past reliability history and current features on the car. The Honda Accord compares very well in both the 4 Cylinder and V-6 classes and it's reliability can only be matched by a few competitors models. Toyota has always challenged Honda and the Camry would be one other model that gets recommended as much by experts and consumers alike. Motortrend.com is another education site for car reviews, especially for Hondas. Used Accords: Based on dependability and value, the Honda Accord is a popular vehicle in the used car market for it's reliability and fuel efficiency. They hold their resale value quite well which is why they sell so well at the dealer. Any car that gets good gas mileage will be popular in the coming years with oil reaching $100 barrel and perhaps more as world demand for gasoline shoots up. Cars like the Honda Accord are a smart decision whether new or used. Buying a used Accord means someone else "ate" the depreciation of the dealers lot and you get a great deal. We will go into details down below on why the Accord is so reliable, but just keep in mind that very few cars can claim what Honda can in terms of long term running capability of the Accord. Honda Accord Reliability and Repair History: Consumer Reports tracks all makes and models of cars based on customer feedback and surveys they do. They keep detailed records of how cars perform over time and which ones require the most repair work. The 4 cylinder gets great scores for engine reliability, cooling system, drive system, suspension, AC, electrical, ignition, and the transmission issues that existed from 2000-02 appear to be gone. One other noticeable problem was with the braking system which didn't get excellent ratings (good to average). The V6 has a history of a strong engine, but less than perfect transmission. The brakes too have performed less than average on some models over the last few years as well. The Accord has a stellar record when it comes to reliability so even though there are a few known issues, the car still rates 95% better than most others in its class. © 1999-2008 Funskins.com - Product Reviews