Used 2003 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews

4th and last Honda

I regret trading my 99. '03 LX-V6 may be softer, quieter and more powerful but my other three Hondas were much more fun and satisfying. The fit and finish of older Hondas was far superior to the slop that's out now; hood/fenders/doors line up poorly & the door/window trim has been replaced twice in 3 months. Dash reflections cause optical distortions- lower right. Rear view mirror blocks view. Trans slow to downshift. Lumbar bulge too high. Numb road feel-feedback. Weak dealer service. The good: gas mileage better than EPA, smooth & powerful engine, but for tire noise a very quiet interior, easy to read guages, & nice materials.

Quality Car for under 40.000

This car has it all.

Yep,

I wanted to replace my 89 Prelude 4WS. Looked at the GTI/CL/RSX/G35/Cougar. Knew the new Accord would have 6speed/nav./voice system. Waited and waited... then a fully loaded blk/blk arrived. It's not a sports car but is very quick. 6speed is a smooth, short throw. Leans a little on hard turns and the seat doesn't hold me in like the G35 but it's nearly 10k more. The voice system and touch screen is awesome !! Works with anyone's voice. Excellent build quality/ergonomics. Feels solid and firm. Light beams down on the shifter. Plenty of room in the back. Nice line and good paint.

Highly Reliable Honda Accord EX 4 Cyl

I love my 03 Honda Accord 2.4 cyl EX with leather. With 98,000 miles on it, this car continues to amaze me. The only non-standard repair involved the 6 CD changer/radio's electronic screen going blank and the dealer replaced the radio at no charge, even though it was out of warranty (this is a common problem I was told). My car averages 27+ MPG combined and on the highway, it easily exceeds 30 MPG. On my car, the maintenance items like the disc brakes have to replaced every 24,000 miles and the rotors roughly 50,000 miles. The tires on the back were the original tires until recently when I replaced all four tires. This time I'll rotate them, to get even wear.

It's a keeper

Our last car was the current model VW Passat. Nice car, but highly problematic. Our new Accord is head and shoulders above the Passat. Honda realized that folks want the feel and performance of a German car. The Accord hits this target with a totally un- Honda feel in all the right ways. Steering, handling, and powertrain work with the precision of a fine German car. The 4-cylinder is smooth and powerful; the auto transmission is razor sharp and always selects the right gear. The car has great passing power and brakes to match. Having owned the Passat and having test-driven Camry and Mazda6, the new Accord is better in every way.

Simply Awesome

I previously owned a 2000 EX V6 4 Door Accord - was very happy with it. Quick, well handling, conservative styling, good value for the money. I now own the 03' EX V6 w/Navi 4 Door - WOW what an improvement. This car just keeps getting better and better - the 240 hp hauls! - and great MPG also. At 70 mph the trip computer was reading 32 mpg - that's more than the factory sticker states it should get. Trust me - go drive this car - you will buy it. The fit and finish along with the quality make this car the best buy on the planet.

Great car!!!

A co-worker described it well when he got out after a ride and said, "if you were to put me in here blindfolded, I'd think I was in a luxury car." Drives and feels more like a luxury car than a family sedan ought to at this (or any) price. Car is smooth & quiet describes this car perfectly (no squeaks or rattles in my sample, at least.) Ergonomics are superb; interior layout & controls are clear, well placed, and provide good tactile feel. Drivetrain does an admirable job of hustling when you want it to, but never at the expense of ride quality. Dealer experience was great, pricing was more than fair.

ENGINE LIGHT

The car performs very well. It's entertaining to drive, gets 31.5MPG, and handles better than the tires allow it to. I have only one concern. The check engine light keeps coming on. The dealership and Honda keep telling me they are working on a fix but don't have the solution yet. The dealership has been very honest and up front so I don't feel I'm being shuffled away, it's just Honda doesn't have a fix yet.The problem centers around the catalitic converter,which the dealer replaced once already, so Honda appearently has an emissions issue making things difficult. Like the car, but better get it fixed or I will require them to replace it.

Best car I have ever owned

This is the best car I heve ever owned. Very reliable, tight steering, safe for accidents, smooth fast engine, good gas mileage for 240 horsepower. I drive a unusual amount of miles and it is a pleasure in this car.

I can't stay out of it!!!!!!!

I traded in my '97 Accord LX (not a single problem!) out of pure greed after test driving the 2003 EX. The handle was flawless and the features were unbelieveable for the cost. I just purchased the car this week and I have already received so many compliments. I find myself making up reasons to take the long route to and from work! I love it!

Even Better Than I Expected

After shopping for 4 months, I was ready to buy an Infinity G35 when I decided to test drive the new Honda. The build quality is great, handling is outstanding and the performance of the 4 cylinder is amazing. Having owned 2 other Honda's, the car seemed to "fit" better than the more expensive Infinity and the quality of interior of the Honda is much higher. It is not a sports sedan; however, it is a fun to drive family sedan...good job Honda.

Best value out there

At around $18,000, this is the car to have.

2003 Honda Accord Coupe Auto 4 Cyl

I'm very happy with my Accord. The 4 Cyl has just enough pep to make driving comfortable. You can't beat Honda engineering.

Sporty

Excellent car. Besides being little bumpy on the ride and little flaw in the exterior look, it's the BEST in its class.

Great Car

The 2003 Honda Accord is much improved from when I test drove the Accord in 2000. This car is well designed and a true joy to drive. The handling is very good and it has good acceleration. The price for what you get is also better than some of the other cars we priced. This car is a real joy.

Honda ups the bar!

Great car -most bang for the buck. It was between the Accord, Passat, 3 series, or Volvo. The Camry was out due to new design looking 5 years old. No regrets. Fast and well built. Most comfortable seats in any of my past cars (BMW 528, Volvo 960, Maxima, Passat).

my honda

make sure hood panel is alligned properly with side panel--noticed on many the raised hood is raised a bit too much.

Civic DX to Accord EX

It had been a couple of years since I grew out of my Civic DX. Going from all the street racing type mods to an actual family type car was long over due for me. I had the option of going with a white with tan leather and wood trim (Luxury look) or Silver with black leather and aluminum trim (Sport Look). Needless to say, the silver one is sitting in my driveway.

03 Accord Coupe

This car is typical Honda, very reliable, good gas mileage, and build quality that exceeds the sticker price. So far my only gripe is the road noise of the tires over less than perfect interstate surfaces. I'm not sure if this is the fault of the tires or because there is not enough sound deadening material in the car. Either way it's Honda's issue because they chose the tires for the car. Overall this is a minor gripe because all other aspects of the car are top notch.

Accord Review

I've had a few cars prior to the Accord, but this car is the BOMB. It's exactly like my friend's 7 series BMW w/the exception of cost & engine liter size. It's got 260 HP & it's a scream to drive. When you pull out into 60 mph traffic, you take off & they can't catch you anytime soon.

Toyota Convert

Camry or Accord? I test drove both and what sold me was the Accord's interior. Simply gorgeous! More upscale than Camry. I love the 4 cylinder automatic as it is one of the smoothest 4s I've ever driven. If you buy EX like I did, splurge the extra $1200-1400 for the leather seats; you also get dual- climate temp system and heated seats with that package. The 6 disc cd is great and it's in the dash. For those who don't like the rear-end styling,the chop-off look is growing on me. The ride is a bit stiff for city driving. I also don't like the brake feel at this point; it should get better once I have this baby over 1000k I hope.

Bad Hydrogen Sulfide

Outside of this one problem, the 2003 Accord is Great. But 5-10 minutes into each trip it emits a horrible hydrogen sulfide smell. The dealer says there is nothing wrong w/ the car, but admits that others have had similar complaints. They basically told me that I will have the problem until they stop oxygenating (sic?) the gas. If you are sensitive to smells, don't buy this car until they have a solution.

Ahhhh the V6

I read alot of reviews and checked it out. I was very impressed with the power of the V-6 and how nice the interior looks in EX model with leather. Interior is better than the Acura TL type S I test drove the day before. The TL might look a little cooler but other than the tail lights, the Accord's cool too.

totally disappointed--and upset

have been totally dissappointed and had the car back at the dealership twice to no avail--for a hesitating transmission

This Is Not Your Mom's Accord

Overall great car. Bought at Invoice and 3.49 financing! Good pickup. Smooth handling. Nice interior design. Comfortable bucket seats. Nice Black Leather. On the highway, kicks into lower gear like a charm for passing. Curves no problem. Picked over Passat because Passat uses Premium gas only for worse gas mileage. Big Back seat cabin -- bigger than Passat. Not your mom's honda.

honda accord

Great car, if i had the money i would have 3 of these. I've had a long line of hondas and this one is not any less great than any of my other hondas, they are all great cars

my first honda

Bought my first Honda last week after looking at Ford Expeditions for months. Went to dealership just to drive one for the heck of it and fell in love with the 2003 EX with Leather (V-6). I wanted top of the line and I believe I have found it. Honda believes in its product and now I see why. I have been busy accesorizing with gold trim, tinted windows, etc, but it is an awesome car. I was just blown away by the difference in the 2002 to the 2003. Not the same car.

The Best Car I've Ever Owned

I've been a Honda guy since 1982. I've also owned a couple of Toyotas in that time. Last December my wife decided it was time for her to move up to an Accord from her Civic. She settled on an LX and we happily drove it home from the dealer. I was blown away with all the features and immediately began to fantasize about A 2003 of my own. Problem was I had a 2002 Accord EX with . I gave in though and took delivery on a 2003 Accord EX V-6. What a car. It has power like I haven't had in a car since my old Ford with the 390 ci engine. The comfort and handling are superb.

well done auto

After one year, this auto is one of the best vehicles I have owned. Good balance of ride with handling, performance and fuel economy.

I Love My Car

Honda really out did themselves this time. I purchased the Honda Accord EX- L 4-door a few days ago and I love it. I love everything about this car.

Best Honda Ever

This is my 5th Honda vechicle and i think it's the best yet. It has great performance and the navigation system is also the best yet( it's my 3rd one ).It seems more solid and the build quality is great. I've had as much as 35 mpg on trips. As long as i'm as satisfied as i am now i'll keep it.

Best Value

Good solid car. The leather interior is MUCH better than the cloth -- spring for the upgrade.

windowm problem

great car

Bad Clutch

Great Car execpt for three things 1. I hate the shifting of this car ( 4th honda with manual tranny ) the clutch works smoothly only when it wants to . 2. no HID headlights odd for a top notch 240 horse sports coupe.3. and finaly the blind spots from the front pillars are horrible when tring to enter left on road and you look right.

Happy Owner

After reviewing some domestic sedans and looking at the Accord, Camary, and Altima, I came back to the Accord. I was amazed with the amount of room it had in the back seat. I also wanted a car that I could put miles on without a concern - not a problem for Honda. The exterior design is quite plain so I opted for the spoiler which gives is a sporty look. For someone who travels, I recommend the Navigation system. I love the voice activacted features. The only draw back was the difficulty of touch screen functions as the sun was hitting it at a certain angle. The V-6 is a must.Overall, I am one pleased owner - I love it.

New Honda Accord

smoother ride then ever. nice handling and lower engin sound. Powerful V6.

Love It!!!!

I love the car! It is fantastic! The new body style is sleek and sophisticated. The dash board and all the controls make a BOLD statment and are very accessible by the driver.

Honda ex v6 4dr spokane

The car is built well,fast and at times fun to drive . The drivers seat should have better lumbar support. Things i hate about it are small , the handles above the drivers head and also on the passenger side buzz along with a rattle in the center of the dash that comes and goes.

Why no manual tranny in 4 door V6?

Great car. Rides beautifully. V6 delivers tons of power. No rattles. Put a Lexus badge on it and it would sell for $40K.

Comfortable and reliable!

My mother in law put 80K miles on this before giving it to my daughter. Pros: comfortable ride, RELIABLE, fast. Decent fuel economy if you must drive a gasser. Cons: The "block" (stereo + HVAC controller) will eventually have electronic issues and need to be repaired or replaced. This is a common issue. We also had a wiper fluid motor burn out, but gathering that's much more unusual.

Nice car, but hate those rattles

Nice solid car, but has several annoying rattles.

New Honda

Absolutely best driving vehicle I have ever driven. Exceptionally well thought- out interior. Drives like a sport car, surprisingly quick (the V-6), and very agile, road-hugging.

Great Car

This is the best car on the road for the price. It looks great, it drives great and has the features of a car costing twice as much. Plus you can't go wrong with a Honda.

Cool Honda

The 2003 Honda Accord is the best Japan car. I had it for 7 years. I bought it in 2003 and still have it. It runs great and it is a very fast car. The top speed I got it at the track is 140. My sister and I bought 2. She has one and I have one and I think you should buy one too. You will love your Honda Accord forever. Buy it! It will last you for long life.

It's a HONDA

I love my Honda. As I told my granddaughter before I let her drive it, wehen you step on the gas it goes and when you step on the brake it stops. It is a neat car. Great styling. Seven years old and I still love it.

hey simpson stop whining

THIS CAR IS THE FUTURE OF THE CAMRY REDESIGN AS WELL AS THE NEXT ALTIMA. WHEN HONDA SETS OUT TO SET A BENCHMARK, THEY SURE DONT MESS AROUND. SMOOTHEST 240 HP IN CLASS BEST HANDLING AND NO COMPETITION FROM THE RENTAL CLASS ALTIMA/CAMRY SAVE MONEY AND SHOW YOUR COMMON SENSE GET A HONDA

Initial Impression...

My review may be a bit premature, however, I am so happy with this car and the buying experience that I felt compelled to post. I set out to replace a one year old Nissan with which I was not very satisfied. Looked at Volkswagen Jetta and Toyota Camry. Neither came close to The Accord in "bang for my buck". I took advantage of great financing offers and end of year deals. Walked out with $200 over invoice. Car feels very solid. Good quality workmanship throughout.

A GOOD SURPRISE

I VE NEVER THOUGHT THAT I WOULD BUY A HONDA ACOORD, BUT WHEN I TRIED IT I KNEW THAT IT WAS THE GOOD ONE

Excellent Car

This car is wonderful! I upgraded from a 1993 Accord SE. I loved my old Accord and hated to part with it, but this new one is something else! A very sweet ride!

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