Used 2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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nikkithediyer, Columbia, MD, 08/12/2014
Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought it used in 2012 with about 181k. That thang was surprisingly fast. Loved taking it out on the highway on trips. It was my 3rd Honda. I drove it from Philly to Atlanta and back. Tranny died at 211k. I drive a lot. I must say, it was low on trans fluid but it was also very very dark. I don't know too much about cars my research suggests there could have been that common issue of the 3rd gear not being lubricated properly and grinding out....or maybe neglect on my part. Either way, I don't have the car. I sold it cheap but really miss it! Wish I'd kept it and just replaced trans. I should have noticed the subtle hard downshift from 3rd the 2nd from the beginning...can't win em all.
Best car I've owned (long term)
randomao, Cayuga, IN, 07/17/2011
Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in late 05' with approx 34,000 on it. 120,000 miles later, and no major issues at all. The CD changer shorted out @ 75k, but it was covered under the extended warranty. Like others mentioned, the paint isn't holding up the best, there's a lot of chips, and the clear coat is starting to peel in a couple places. The drivers window comes off the track once in while, making a loud squealing noise, and the leather, where the back of you're upper left arm contacts the seat is cracking, Insignificant cons. I've been thinking about getting a newer car, but it's hard to find one that offers more that doesn't cost 25k. It's paid for, and I wouldn't hesitate a 2000 mi trip.
Tranny problems are known, documented - stay away
jpgillach, Saint Michael, MN, 05/22/2018
Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Don't make the same mistake I did. Read this before you buy a Honda built before 2005 with a V6 and an automatic transmission - short story is they have a known transmission problem, the long story is better told here (and many other places): https://www.transmissionrepaircostguide.com/honda-accord-transmission-problems/
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Great Car
Stephanie's Honda, 08/06/2003
Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
All in all it's a great car. The pick up is great and the style is very sporty.
Faithful Honda owner..a little rattled.
ajhall, Sevierville, TN, 04/02/2013
Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my second Accord, also the first car I have ever bought without researching. My thoughts were "it's an Accord. I'm safe". Currently have 80k miles on it. The car has been great, plenty of fun to drive and ample room although the trunk is a little small. What you've read about transmission issues are true. Mine is going in the shop this week for a rebuild around 3k in price. Honda has seem to correct the issue in later models and has been known to split the tranny rebuild with you since losing a class action suit, but it's a little shameful to have to do on a car so young. I'm going to keep it 300k+ miles. Not my last Accord, but research each car individually before buying.
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