Used 2003 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews
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GrayEXV6
This is a great car so far. Just took it on a 1,000 mile trip and it was very comfortable and fun to drive. The V6 is fast, quiet and smooth. I plan on driving this EX for many years.
WHAT A GREAT CAR!
I SHOPPED 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO PURCHASING MY 03 EX V6 IN REDONDO RED PEARL. I DROVE THEM ALL, NOT SURE OF WHAT I WANTED. SUBARU WRX, INFINITI G35,LEXUS ES 300 ETC. I SAW THE PREVIEW OF 03 ACCORD ON EDMUNDS AND DECIDED TO WAIT UNTIL THEY CAME OUT. I'M GLAD I DID THIS IS ABSOLUTELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE BEST CAR DEAL GOING FOR UNDER 30K. CURRENT OWNER OF 97 CAMRY. THIS CAR IS MILES AHEAD IN TERMS OF BUILD QUALITY AND POWER. LOVE THE 5SPD AUTOMATIC. KEEPS IT IN POWER BAND, UNLIKE 02 ACCORD V6, DOESNT HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT. HONDA IS REALLY CLOSE TO GERMAN CAR BUILD QUALITY WITH THIS ONE. GO GET ONE WITHOUT HESITATION!
- LX SedanMSRP: $2,95040 mi away
- EX V-6 SedanMSRP: $3,87149 mi away
- LX SedanMSRP: $5,57550 mi away
New Honda
We love it. I have a Mercedes Benz S500 and this car seems better made for 1/4 the cost.
Best Accord Ever!
I just traded a 2001 3.2 CL for my new 2003 Accord. I had interior room issues with the CL, but the new Accord sedan has so much room. I've owned several Accords in the past, but this car is the best ever. Why would anyone want to buy an Acura TL when you get all the same amenities for less money. I have an Accord EX with leather and the 4 cylinder 160HP engine. This car has as much pep as my 6 cylinder 225HP Acura CL. I would advise you Aura owners to take a look at the new 2003 Accord.
Perfect 10
The new '03 Accord is without exception head & shoulders above its competition and has become the BMW of its class. With its new design, luxury interior and exceptional performance and handling it has become an unfair comparison to its competition.
Honda Hits It Out Of The Park - Again
I could not be happier with my new Honda Accord V6. This car is a complete overhall of the Accord and one won't be disappointed with what they've accomplished. They've provided more horse power without sacrificing fuel economy. The new dash board layout is very functional and user freindly. The transmission shifts very smoothly. There is also more space in this Honda Accord than previous models. If you're interested in an Accord, I recommend checking it out....I bet you'll end up with it in your driveway.
My 3003 Honda EX V6 experience
Purchased my Honda in December of 2002. My family has had six Hondas, and they have all been good reliable vehicles. I probably will won't live long enough to wear it out
Radio, Wipers Trans and Brakes
Just had the lights go out on the radio, Honda repaired free, good for 105 K miles or 7 years. Also got the wiper recall done. Trans recall was done at 24K. Only repairs were for brake disks which have been replaced 2 times for rear and once for front. Bought ceramic last time, hope they last more than 40K miles. Only other repair was for heated seat relay fixed under warranty. This is my 3rd Accord.
A car so many will buy....
Honda did a excelent job at the new 2003 Accord... There is no other car in its class with such a well thought out interior design. And it bests some cars that are way out of its class.
2003 Honda Accord EX-L 5M
Just purchased a 2003 Accord EX-L 4-door 5-speed (manual) with 4 cylinder engine. Graphite gray ext., gray int. Only "option" was rear spoiler as it came with model on lot (dealer included at no cost). MSRP was $23,800, invoice $21,600, paid $22,400. Shopping internet makes buying much more pleasant. Car is beautiful and fun to drive. Didn't think extra $$$ was worth it for V6. Best car for the money as far as I can tell. Compared to Passat, Altima and 626 when shopping. Traded in a 1991 Mazda Protege. Looking forward to 12 years out of the Accord, too!
My First Impression, 2003 Accord
My car is brand new, however, it pulls to the right. I suspected the front end needed alignment. The reseller, however, stated that Honda is aware of a torque steer problem. I am anticipating a recall. Otherwise, this is a very impressive re-birth of the Accord!
First Honda
Decided on the 2003 EX-6 after extensive comparison of Altima 3.5 and Maxima GLE. Altima maybe has a flashier look, but EX-6 beats it on handling and interior quality. Engine performance about the same. Plus ins. and walk out price lower for the Honda. I'm thinking resale will probably be higher too.
Great Car
After driving Altima (quite decent car) for almost 3 yrs, we feel wonderful about driving new red EX-V6 sedan. Everything is near perfect (see suggestions below that could make it perfect :) - smooth, fast, powerful, quiet (except for tire noise). Simply, the best young family car.
Honda Family
After waiting with anticipation for the new Accord to arrive I was not disappointed. Our last new accord was purchased in 1991 and currently has 195,000 miles and going strong. The new Honda has been elevated to a higher class car than in the past. Test drove the 160hp 4 cyl and found no need for the V6. Fell in love with the EX, Desert Mist with Leather. Added a wing and tinted the windows, SHARP !!! Son now drives the 91, Daughter drives a 97 Civic EX and now the new 2003. OK, OK so we're hooked on Hondas. Looking forward to many years of fun from this one. Go buy one, you'll get hooked too.
Best Overall Value Ever
I bought this car new as a year-end model in Jan 04 and it has been nothing short of amazing. Classy looks, decent performance, perfect interior design, exceptional MPG and flawless workmanship. I believe this is the most well rounded vehicle on the market...can do it all while making you look good to boot!
2003 Honda Accord LX
Pick this car up yesterday and drove 40 miles home. Very smooth driving, comfortable and made me feel like royalty!
2003 Accord
Great car...fun to drive and feels very safe.
1st time honda buyer
fantastic vehicle. very solid driving performance and handling, rivals BMW 3 series. Very impressive passing power. Trunk is on the small side, but more than adequate.
Test Big 3 (Accord, Camry, Altima)
My wife and I have test driven all three. Before the test drives we were set on the Camry. Now the Altima and Camry are not even blips on our radar. The 2003 Accord is far and away the best of the three. The performance, amenities, and look are all perfectly balanced. The Camry has reliability, but nothing else that stands up and grabs your attention. The Altima has power and looks, but the interior is weak. The Accord has perfected the balance of all three major features.
I really really REALLY looked around
We picked up our 03 Accord last Thursday and we had a blast with it all weekend. We drove on interstates, twisty two lane country roads, and city streets. We found the Accord to be the perfect fit for us, and by doing some VERY intense bargaining we got it for about $1200 under sticker. The fit and finish are excellent. The transmission perfectly programmed, with plenty of power in all bands. One small paint flaw from factory. Interior is a dream! Beautiful leather and very well appointed!
Great new design, great new car
I purchased my new Accord in mid-sept. I had to wait a couple of weeks for the car to come in because the EX 4 cylinder in leather with 5 speed was not available at any local dealerships. It was worth the wait. The interior is well designed and beautiful. Fuctional, yet it feels like driving a Lexus.
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.
The best car I have ever owned
I love this car. It is has great power, is very smooth, fun yet comfortable ride, handles well, and gets great MPG for a 240HP vehicle. I have 123,000 miles on the car. The car is very reliable. When the car was new, it had a couple of issues that were fixed under warranty. But overall, this car is bullet proof. The car seemed to get better as it aged. (You would expect that that after the warranty expires and the car got older more things would go wrong, but just the opposite was true. After the warranty expired, the car did not have any issues) This car is almost maintenance free.
2dr- 4cyl- 156k original owner
Bought the car new in '03...racked up 156k miles since. Overall a great car, minus a few issues. Reliability is great; only issue was a radio display that went out after 100k-Honda paid half. Engine still runs as smooth as when I bought the car. Great acceleration for a 4-banger. The bad: the rattles in the dashboard have been an ongoing issue since the car was new. Sounds like a tap-dancing gerbil lives in my dashboard...seats are pretty stiff, too. Overall, a very good car, minus the rattles. Still getting about 32 mpg- mostly highway. No issues with the manual transmission.
AMAZING!
The new Accord is fun to drive! I have only had mine for 2 weeks, but I love it! The interior is amazing. Much better than the camery and altima. With 240 HP, you kinda get the idea why I find this car so fun to drive.
Amazing Car
This car drive great. Has more than plenty of power. Most of all, this car has great safety features. Honda has created a great car. Also, McConnell Honda in Montgomery made purchasing this case a pleasure.
Awesome Car
Not only the greatest Honda I've ever owned, but also the greatest car I've ever owned. I looked at 7 different makes/models and was prepared to spend more to get exactly what I wanted. Fortunately, I got everything I want (and then some) in this car. Super V-6 engine -- before I know it, I've gone from 50 to 85 mph with no effort. Fabulous interior, more comfortable seats than any in my home. Can't say enough good things about this vehicle.
Honda Accord 2003 LX
Nice design and fun to drive
Luxury/dependability for under 30 K!
I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with this car! We have found it to be a perfect formula of handling, horsepower, torque, fit and finish, comfort, quality, and price. Trust me when I say I looked at EVERYTHING on the market. This Accord won hands down. I'm VERY impressed with this car, and I'm not easily impressed.
More Accord than Ever
This is by far the best Accord ever made. Honda took a great car and made even a better one. Not only does it drive better, it really looks very good. It was meticulously designed to fit anyone in the cockpit area. This is a winner all the way around. A tremendous advantage over Altima, Camry and Passat, when you consider standard options, reliability, performance, comfort, technology, and style.
Honda Saved My Life
I bought a brand new 2003 Honda Accord LX Sedan on November 1, 2003. On November 7th I was in a wreck and totalled my car. The Police at the scene told me that my car saved my life. I just bought another 2003 Honda Accord. This time I went with the EXL Sedan. I love everything about this car. Move over Lexus. My boss just bought a GS300 and my Honda has all the same features and comfort of his Lexus at a much more reasonable price. It's a great car!!!!
This is a true beauty!!
I really like this car. I think Honda did a pretty good job. I belive it's the best car for the money. Not only that it's a Honda so you know you are buying a great car!
One Hell of a car
I have owned a 1990 Honda Accord Ex and 1996 Civic Ex and find the newly designed Honda V6 to be the best yet. With a 240 horsepower engine it can compete with the Infinity G35 and BMW 530I. This car is worth every penny and more.
Excelent value and design
I think it is the nicest car in its class. It has a very smooth latest technology i-vtec 4 cyl. The quality of the interior materials and ergonomics are very good. The automatic transmission is very smooth too.
Accord, Is that You ?!
Received delivery 1 week ago. Yet to have a good assessment.
So Much for Honda Reliablity...
This Honda is the second one I've ever owned. And may be the last I'll ever own. I had an Acura before, worked beautifully. So I thought hey, let's buy an Accord. So very disappointed. After taking it to the local dealer and had them swap the wiper motor (factory recall) the LCD display for the clock/temp/cd info stopped working. Every time we hit a bump it'd go in and out. Transmission is NO GOOD. Slips in 2nd and 3rd. And twice quit working all together on the Highway, so very dangerous when suddenly you just lose drive power all together. Don't look to customer service for help, nope, they won't do a thing for you. Car was under 100K miles. I mean come on.
Honda does it again!
My new 2003 Honda Accord is amazing. Everything you need is here...the engine has major pep, the interior is driver friendly, the styling is new and very chic, and the performance and dependability is there. What else do you need?
Move over, Toyota
Having carefully evaluated the top-of- the-line 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS, it is clear to me that the 2003 Honda Accord EX-V6 is better. While the Honda is slightly less roomy, it has the following advantages: More power, a 5- speed automatic, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, more comfortable front seats with 2 heat settings, side curtain air bags, fold-away outside mirrors, fold-down rear seat, etc. I added a dealer-installed automatic mirror (with compass) and fog lights -- both of which turned out very well. And all this costs about $6,000 less than a comparable Toyota Avalon!
Honda Accord EX V6
Every dealership I checked with in SC was charging sticker price. Take it or leave it. Superior Honda sold it for $2000 less than sticker. The rear spoiler adds a little style to an already atractive car. I also added the mud gaurds and a trunk mat but did not get the NAV system figuring it would be outdated long before to car was. The duel climate control is wonderful!
Great Ride!
Mine gets 30-31 mpg. Never had a problem, have 87,000 miles on the odometer. Mine is a 4 banger and it has all the power I need and I drive on I-45 (one of the busiest freeways in Houston) and I can get on the freeways without a problem. Great car!
my 1st month
great car - lots if power good handling- one flaw from factory - hate i had to pay sticker
Not bad...not bad at all...
If you are in the market for a new car then do yourself justice and see the new Accord. The EXL 4cyl is a wonderful car. The V6 was a blast to test drive but the 4 really is a dream. I am getting 26-27 MPG in the city on average after 2 months of ownership. Lot's of get up and go as well. Very pleased. All in all...not bad...not bad at all.
Excellent Car, Great Value
Bought new and has been a great value and still fun to drive. Efficient yet powerful enough to daily commute. I've tracked every tank of gas for this car... averages 33 MPG with a 5 speed manual transmission. Replaced front brakes and original tires at about 72,000 miles. Still original rear brakes. Only two problems - catalytic converter and O2 sensor. No other problems. Overall, a great driving experience.
Great Car
I've only had this car for a couple of days now, but so far I love it. I traded in my 2002 Accord Coupe (EX- V6) for the 2003 4 door EX V6 model. I am so glad that I did. The improvements on the new models are wonderful. The shift points are a lot smoother, and the acceleration is awesome. The front end will take a little getting used to, but overall I am very pleased with my decision.
New Accord Coupe is sweet!!!!!!
I owned a 2002 accord coupe and the new 2003 is like a whole new car, refined and more power than the 2002 model. Excellent ride and confort.
Great Car - Excellent buy.
Eventhough I only had this car for a couple of weeks, this car is really great. It looks excellent, and the V-6 is very powerful. The handling and drive is very smooth and solid. Sound system is OK, but the convinience of the interior with the additional space, cup holders and easy to use controls is excellent. The interior is very comfortable, and the back seats are adequate to sit average sized adults. To get the best buy, get the LX-V6. Dealers might not be very flexible with EX-V6.
A Joy to Own
I looked at Camry, Altima, Avalon, Passat and new Honda. Sat in 2003 Honda and loved the new design. After I test drove, I knew it was the car. FUN to Drive. Quick and felt silky smooth. The interior feels like a luxury car. Can't say enough how nice it is. I agree Honda could have added heated windows and a cassette player ($200+ option). Some of us still have old tapes.
Love it!
I waited for months for the new accords to arrive and it has been well worth the wait. Looked at the acura CL months ago and decided to hold out for the 03 accord coupe - I am so glad I did. This is much more car than the CL for less money. It looks great and is extremely fun to drive. The V6 is defintely worth the extra money!
Great car!
Overall outstanding car.
This car for less than 20 grand?
Basically I considered four different cars: VW Passat, Nissian Altima, Subaru Legacy and the Accord. All are nice and if price didn’t matter I would have gotten the Passat on the feel and looks. But after driving the Accord a few weeks there is just nothing to complain about. It feels so solid and quiet. The exterior is rather conservative, but if your after drag strip looks then you are in the wrong class of cars altogether.