Used 2014 Honda Accord Sport Sedan Review
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rac10, Clackamas, OR, 11/13/2014
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
I was going to buy the Accord coupe but the Sport was so much more car for the price. If Honda offered the Sport in the coupe I would have purchased it instead. The 2.4 engine is one of the best 4 cylinder engine made. Don't think it is too small and under power, it's not. I bought this new from a high volume dealer that had the best pricing in the state. For the price nothing comes … close. After driving it for 6000 miles I like it more every time I drive it. I picked the CVT over the manual, both have their advantages but I didn't want to shift for the next ten years. The performance reviews for this class, Honda comes out on top. Many reviewer's pick the $6000 more Mazda 6 over the Honda.
Update: 27000 miles later and I have no regrets. Got as high of 39 mpg and is rare to get below 30 mpg. This amazes me for how large the car is. Still fun to drive and when put on cruise control down the freeway it is so smooth and refine. This is not a track car but drives sporty in a nice way. The CVT transmission has operated flawlessly and I use the paddle snifters to quickly down shift, it amazes me that it's an economical 4 cylinder engine for the power it makes. I still admire how the car looks and how roomy it is. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles on it but has what most people would need and want. No rattles or weird noises and still drives like the first day but without the new car smell. This is a nice car and I look forward driving it for many more years. I change the oil earlier than what the indicator says, about every 5000 miles even though the indicator says I could go for 8000 - 9000 miles. This is a very good car.
Update: 35,000 miles. I'm not sure but I think at times the car is getting faster. I still love this car and think that the value is excellent. The new Sports are even better but is basically the same car.
UPDATE: 42,000 miles. No problems at all with the car. Drives like new. Still feel the same way about everything I said previously. Got caught in a 1 foot snow dump. The car got me home, 30 miles of the worst conditions with the original tires. Knowing how to drive in snow helped but the car did it's job, I was amazed. I would buy again without a second thought. The gas mileage is great and I didn't have to sacrifice a thing to get such great economy. I had great experience at multiple Honda dealerships also.
Update: 50,000 miles. Not one problem with the car and I still love it. Drives like new. I had all the fluids flushed even though my Honda dealership said it wasn't needed. I'm having new tires installed next week. I'm amazed at the fuel economy and the great handling of this car and have no regrets at all. My next car will be a CR-V in about 4 years from now.
UPDATE: 63,000 miles. I had a rear oxygen go out. It ran fine and I couldn't tell other than the check engine light came on. It was a $400.00 fix. Other than that nothing else has gone wrong with this car. It drives like new and performance great with fantastic gas mileage. The paint chips fairly easily on the front hood area. I really like the car and think it is worth every penny I paid for it.
Update: 68,000 miles. The car runs great and I'm still amazed at the fuel mileage and the engine performance for a 4 cylinder. The car feels safe and handles well. I make sure I'm up on all the fluid changes. I plan on keeping this car for many more years and hopefully can get over 250.000 miles without any major issues. I am very pleased buying this car new and still have no regrets. The Honda dealerships that I have taken this car to for service have been a very good experience. I sure like the new 2L turbo but trading in a perfectly good car that I like would not be a smart buy at this time. The more I drive this car the cheaper it costs to own.
UPDATE: At 74,000 miles I still think this car is car is great. Fuel consumption ranges from 30- 38 MPG. Runs flawlessly, still handles very competently and stops better than one would expect. These are the things I have spent while owning this car new: new tires at 50,000 miles, oxygen sensor at 60,000, new battery at 55.000. That's it besides normal service. I still enjoy driving this car as a daily driver and have no regrets buying this car new. I do change the oil at no less than 30%. The paint on the hood has some road chips on it but you can only see it if you are looking closely at it. The car still looks very nice and upscale. I was using the paddle shifters the other day at a couple of stop lights, having fun with the v-tech engine. I'm still very happy with the car.
Update: 83,000 miles, runs like new and drives like new. It's a very comfortable ride and a fun car to drive. For a 4 door sedan it's a hard to beat. A++ for a commuter car and family hauler. I see new tires at 100,000 miles and brakes probably at 110,000. I may eventually sell it for an equivalent year CRV because my needs have changed but I highly recommend the 2014 Honda Accord.
At 89,000 I replaced the front pads myself when the original pads had about 20% left, it was easy to do. I have about 40% left in the back. I still enjoy driving this car, great on long trips and zippy around town. The car still drives like new. Soon I will change the CVT fluid for the second time for preventive maintenance. I just put on snow tires so I can drive to the ski slopes this year when the conditions aren't too bad. 36 MPG vs 17 mpg from my SUV. Update: I only drove it up to the ski slopes twice, it's too nice of a car. I had to get an alignment because the right rear tire was wearing differently. It didn't cost much. I just took a long trip with it and averaged 38 MPG. It is a very nice car to drive long or short distances. Still no regrets at all! About 93,000 miles. Okay I went to Seattle and back and averaged 41 mpg. I drove above the speed limit 2 to 3 mph with easy acceleration most of the time. New air filter and 9 month old oil with 3500 miles on it. I replaced the rear pads before the trip. I can't believe the fuel economy of this car when driven easy for it's size and comfort. On my 2nd oil change for the CVT. I think that is a key for CVT longevity.
I like it better every day
danwallaceorg, Santa Monica, CA, 03/25/2015
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
I purchased my black Accord Sport as a "leftover" 2014 in October of 2014. As of late March 2015, I have driven the car for 13,100 miles.
As of August 2017 I have 62,000 miles on the Accord. I put some new Pirellis on at 48000 miles, and new brake pads at 58,000. However, the brake pads I removed we're all still over 50%. Since I had ordered the new pads online, I decided to change … them anyway. I saved the old pads for later.
I like this car so much that I bought a new 2017 a few weeks ago. I was going to buy exactly the same car, a black sport. But, they found me a gorgeous red sport special edition. Another great car.
This 2014 is still in the family. One of my sons bought it from me.
After 62,000 miles, the un-reset MPG on the second odometer is 32.1.
The Accord Sport is very, very comfortable to drive. (I am 6', 220 lbs.) The back seat is giant for its class. The active sound cancelling works quite well -- reducing fatigue on my long trips.
I have never reset the trip "B" fuel mileage calculation. Before winter, the overall average was at 34.3 mpg. Currently, after a very cold winter it reads 30.8 mpg. 95% of my driving is mixed urban.
One strange thing, which my son also noticed, the highway fuel mileage is 3-4 mpg lower WITH cruise control than without - even in ECO mode.
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sns, Lynnfield, MA, 12/05/2015
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
I use my car all day in my sales job, so I am in the car for many hours per day. This is my third Honda Accord (2009, 2012 & 2014), the reason I trade my cars often is due to my job.
Each Accord has improved each time for me, however the front seat comfort has not. I'm constantly adjusting the front seat to find comfort or to change my position. If Honda would fix this issue, they … would have the greatest car. I have the Sport model and the front seats have a "cupping-like" affect causing a hyperextension of the back and neck, resulting in muscle soreness and pain, so much so I have had to pull out the head rest and face it toward the rear seat. This solved my shoulder pain because the head rest pushes the head so far forward it was unnatural. Also, to manage my back discomfort I have had to place a bed pillow length-wise to get relief. I also deal with hip pain because of the way the seat joins to the back piece. And cushioning needs improvement.
The engineers at Honda seems to model the front seats after a Formula One car or a door gunner in the Millennium Falcon, way too aggressive for normal everyday driving.
I am now ready to purchase a new car. I like the Accord styling with it's "BMW like" exterior, but my body can't take it anymore after six years. I tired of taking Advil to ease the pain. With sadness, I now have to leave Honda. I have researched the competition and have decided to switch solely due to front seats discomfort. Why won't Honda react?, They know there is a problem. If they modeled their seat after a Nissan Altima, the Accord would be perfection and I wouldn't be in this position.
FYI, I have tried a Subaru Legacy Limited test drive and the seats blow Honda out of the water. I prefer Honda exterior styling, but like I said before my body can't take it anymore. I believe I going to get the Subaru Legacy, besides the resale value beats Honda.
If any Honda Engineers are reading this, please take it to heart. Change the front seats to those of an Altima or Legacy, and you will have the greatest car and I will return.
besthondaever
lovesmyhonda1, Overland Park, KS, 07/28/2014
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
This Honda is the best Honda I have ever owned.it is a thrill to drive. The sport mode with the shifter paddles makes it drive like a manual transmission. It has plenty of power expecially using the sport mode. It has a sporty feel while driving it. It really hugs the road. The seats are really comfortable and the material is awesome. I love the carbon fiber. The steering wheel is … wrapped in leather and feels awesome. The tinted glass is really nice. I have nothing bad to say about this car.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Honda Accord Sport Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Roomy and high-quality interior
- Pro:refined and efficient powertrains
- Pro:quick acceleration
- Pro:responsive handling
- Pro:available coupe body style.
- Con:CVT's characteristics won't suit everybody
- Con:firm ride quality
- Con:rear folding seat doesn't have split feature.
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