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13Honda Accord (new)88.15%
It could have gone either way for the Accord saloon and Tourer. Having been in the top five for two years, it was either going to have a final push for the top spot or make way for fresher competition – and it's done the latter. But it hasn't disappointed its drivers. Only the middle pedal is letting you down, resulting in a poor 60th for braking. Reliability is still first class, while a fine finish in the running costs rank is due to the popularity of the 2.2 diesel cars – 58 per cent of Accord owners polled drive one.
Your Quotes
“Awesome. Why would I buy something else? I can do 400 miles a day in it and not have backache, plus it starts every time. My fourth Accord; I look forward to my fifth.”
Mr Richard Snell - Hampshire“For the type of car I think it is very hard to beat in its category for smooth performance and handling. It has good load space with easily tip rear seats. A good driving position is easily found due to reach & rake steering and the engine is economical especially on long runs. Fit and finish are excellent. The old saying you get what you pay for, it may be a slightly higher price but it good value.”
Mr Ernest Shaw – Co Durham“The car is economical, comfortable, a great workhorse. The engine is very strong. The seats are fine for long journeys. I am well pleased with the car after 42,000 miles in 14 months, including towing a caravan.”
Mr Roger Bowles - Oxon“Awesome - why would I buy anything else? I can do 400 miles a day in it and not suffer backache, it starts first time every time and does not go wrong, it is my fourth accord and I look forward to my 5th”
Mr Richard Snell - Hampshire“Fantastic car lived up to my expectations, only complaint is the narrow gap between boot and rear seat when seat back is down.”
Mr Alistair Matheson - Inverness“Very reliable only been to dealer twice for service, good build quality and very nice to drive. 37,000 miles maintenance free driving.”
Mr Ralph Williams - Ferndown“Excellent, possibly the best car I have owned. It is my first diesel and I won't go back to a petrol. The problem was with the air-con and was caused by a strange problem that took ages to diagnose and fix - the garage (and seemingly Honda) had not seen the problem before.”
Mr Grahame Sherwin - Surrey“It’s Japanese! That says a lot about its reliability and good dealer network. It's also a great motorway cruiser that can handle well on the B-roads. Whilst it doesn't set the world on fire in terms of performance, when in the right gear, it pulls like a animal and has frightened some warm hatches with its in-gear grunt!”
Mr Lee Dainty – South Yorkshire“Doesn't drive like a normal fwd car; they should all be like this. Not perfect, but a pleasure to drive. There is some redundant gearing, the drive-by-wire throttle often messes up the 1-2 shift, the Michelin HX MXM4 tyres are not worthy of this car, and only work because the rest of the car is so good.”
Mr Greg Watt - Ontario
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