Used 2012 Honda Accord Coupe Consumer Reviews
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An excellent car
olejoe, 11/11/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my wife's car, and she would call it excellent in every way. I, however would have some very minor reservations. We have owned this car a year now and it has been nearly perfect with no problems in 14k miles. It runs great, drives great, and in my opinion, is one of the best looking cars around. If I were to change anything, it could do with a little less road noise. You can tell when the highway goes from asphalt to concrete by the sound and feel through the steering wheel. I understand road feel is a good thing, but I don't need to hear it as well. I wish it could attain the same mpg as our old 4 cylinder coupe, but you will have that trade off for the wonderful power of the V6!
Better than I expected!
jwell000, 06/26/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
The Accord, in my opinion, has always been a nice looking (albeit, not all that flashy) auto with known reliability. All of my past automobiles have been American sports cars, luxury sedans, and trucks. While shopping for a new vehicle, I wanted something that was safe and reliable while providing a modest yet stylish middle-class appearance to my clients. I choose an Accord for practical reasons. I knew instantly that I wanted a V6, leather, and a coupe. I figured this would give me the creature comforts I desired in addition to enough horsepower to keep up with traffic. Boy, was I wrong! This car handles better and has more luxury appointments than many of the vehicles I've owned.
Solid, but...
Chuck, 03/23/2018
updated 03/27/2020
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought new, my first non-GM car owned in 27 years. FANTASTIC engine, 5AT anticipates your needs, go-kart like steering, decent ride quality, solid, dependable, does what it's supposed to do. Zero squeaks/rattles/creaks. Interior storage is impressive. HOWEVER, seat comfort is a personal preference - spend a good hour sitting in one before you buy. Very poor blind-spot visibility. OE Michelins wear like iron, but handicap high-speed turns. Condition the leather seats early and often. Paint chips easily. HandsfreeLink voice recognition is abysmal. 270 Watt sound system is OK, but not what I expected for the power rating. Audio/Clock/DIC settings are cumbersome. That said, I love the looks, the performance, and the overall quality. If I hear a rattle, it is my stuff, not the interior. The seats are FIRM, but hug you and wear well (if maintained). Brakes don't pulsate, squeak, or wear out prematurely. People nicknamed this the "O.M.M." (Old Man's Mustang) and I wouldn't disagree. For those of us in the snow-belt (FWD) without little kids (2 door) and who want serious passing power (J35 V6), you could do a lot worse. Zeibart cut the road noise and WeatherTech saved the carpet. I would do it all over again given my needs and the choices available then. Keep in mind that Honda dealer support is below even GM standards - charged $106 checkout fee (while under warranty) for a slow coolant leak they couldn't find. What Honda? Do you think I purposely drained my own coolant? Or did it just "evaporate"? Honda, you should have just ate the 1 hour diagnosis. 2020 Update: regrettably, I had to sell it. Not it’s fault, but because the new driving dynamic is that everyone else drives an SUV/Pickup with blinding HID headlights, they’re totally distracted by their electronic toys so they don’t notice this little car, they don’t respect its size, and the crumbling roads are destroying its looks. I now peacefully drive a beat-up 19 YO pickup. THE END.
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A comfortable and sporty beauty.
I named mine sweetie, 09/22/2019
updated 08/16/2023
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Impression after 3 months with my used Accord coupe. Very comfortable seats. Quiet, smooth motor. Firm and stable suspension. Clutch is a bit stiff and gearing is low and close ratio. Stance is wide. Tight turning radius. The speedo and tach are hidden by the steering wheel. No oil pressure gauge or voltmeter. I have a coupe and I have no visibility out the right rear side. No back up camera on 2012s. A taller person may have better visibility. Not a car to zip in and out of traffic. The large 6 cyl will get up and go when merging. But it must be finnessed because of torque steer. You can not simply stomp on the accelerator from a dead stop. I have not driven in rain yet. The computer calculates mileage at 18. At 65,000, no major mechanical repair needed. I do have a non working mirror and I need clutch slave cylinder but these are minor. All in all, a well put together.and very capable car. If you test drive one, it will win you over. For the mechanically inclined reader, the 8th gen is the last one for port injected motors. 9th gens are direct injection. The 2012 3.5L has a timing belt. The 2.4L has a timing chain. These are not freewheeling motors. Valves must be adjusted on both motors. The Accord suspension also changed after 2012. The 3.5L with manual trans does not have the Eco mode. The 3.5L with auto trans does. Some say it is annoying. Mine is manual so I don't know. Hondas have integrated exhaust manifolds. No aftermarket headers will be available. The manuals have dual mass flywheels which tend to wear out before your clutch does. Aftermarket single mass flywheel and clutch combos are available. Changing a clutch on these is expensive. If you are undecided, spend some time hanging out on the owner forums. In short, I am happy with my purchase. With every choice you make, you give up other options. All in all, this car is a great choice for most anyone. UPDATE: This is a car for car people. It is a joy to drive and a beauty to look at. At 92,000 miles, it has needed only brakes, battery and an alternator. The M/T engine is slightly different and does not come equipped with cylinder deactivation. Mileage is about 19 around town.
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Awesome car
Raj, 10/01/2015
2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased a pre-owned 12 Accord EX-L coupe no Navi with about 32k miles. I've had the car for about 7 months now and love it. I do about 24k miles a year so I spend alot of time in my car. The seats are comfortable for me and the passengers. It's got plenty of room for a coupe. My mother whose a little older has a little trouble getting in/out but once shes in there shes very comfortable. I would recommend this car to anyone. Highly reliable, comfy, and most importantly affordable!
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