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5th honda and ready for my 6th
2manyhondas, 08/07/2010
2005 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got the V6 this time and am amazed that a 3.0 L performs this well. It's a little sluggish in the handling dept but I was not expecting an S2000. I thought the brakes were extremely touchy until I changed them to a different compound. In fact, the only real complaint I have is that this car is very difficult to drive smoothly. Touch the accelerator too hard and it launches, whipping heads back. Breathe on the brake pedal and heads are lurching forward. And the steering has little feel to it, its too easy. I get 29 - 31 mpg on the hwy and about 25 in the city which, from reading other reviews, is pretty good. I have never had a lick of problem with this car and am very satisfied.
Great reliable vechicle
Matthew Long, 05/22/2018
2005 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I owned my 2005 Honda Accord for a year and put about 20,000 miles down. I never had any major isssues just small ones. Basically, the 2005-2007 Accords are probably the best value cars you can buy. They have timing chains, so that’s one thing less you have to worry about, and they’re very reliable, if proper care is taken. Some of the bad, the front brakes are notoriously bad. Do not buy cheap front brakes or pads, buy high quality parts, like EBC. These motors are also notorious for burning oil. Be sure to check the oil often. Overall, it’s a great car for anyone and I highly recommend it.
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Mr. Tan V.K., 06/23/2019
2005 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new in 2005 for my wife as a gift since she liked the car. This mistake I made was purchasing black color with V6 instead of 4cyl. Wife drove the car for the first 12 years combination city hwy. Pro: 1) comfortable and I like the interior lay out very useful and well thought. 2) Like the driving position and how it handles on the road. You feel more engaged with the road driving a Honda in contrast to Toyota. 3) Has good power to overtake others on the fwy 4) handles well. Cons: 1) engine cylinder went out at 15821 camshaft piston rings and intake valve were defective dealer replaced. 2) passenger seat front leather and Back bench seat leather had to be replaced by dealer 20562. Dealer closer to home didnot want to change and manger said take it to the dealer you bought it from (Miller Honda in Cali.) the dealership closer to home was sold thrice before going out of business :-). 3) AC unit went out at 73863k 4) transmission rebuilt at 63769. Honda did not offer to rebuild Honda of America said we don’t have enough complaints on 2005 models but we do on 2004. Transmission rebuilt by a mechanic friend and now the car has 189698 miles and transmission is going out again. At least it lasted over 100k with rebuild transmission. 5) paint is a joke started to peel around 63k dealer said that is because of the hot so cal weather. 6) window actuator replaced twice once under warrant second outside warranty period. 7) Radio stopped working and cycles every present channel throughout the day. Finally I died at 179k (still cycles but no visuals on screen) 8) MPG 15 city 26 hwy. dealer said the advertised MPG is an estimate and will vary based on you driving method. To be off by 10 miles is ridiculous. Hwy I good. 9) No USP outfit to charge phone. 10) alternator replaced at 103179 11) throttle position sensor needs replacing as well as O2 sensor. Why I am writing this after 15 years later. I just sold it for 1350 so the car holds its value well even after all the issues. Disclosed everything to the buyer and he said he will work on it with his son so he can gain some experience working on cars. Bought a Lexus for my wife.
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joeydnj537, 03/21/2012
2005 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased new. I am the only driver. Original Michelin tires replaced at 40,000 with Bridgestone Potenza a 50,000 rated Z tire, which I got 70,000 from. Replaced them with Bridgestone Turanza Serenty H rated. I rotate every 15,000 and filled with nitrogen. Replaced factory brake pads only at 70,000. Made mistake using aftermarket pads which yielded on 40,000. Replaced those pads only with Honda pads original rotors without cutting. Replaced spark plugs at 130,000. Replaced starter at 160,000. Replaced catalytic converter at 180,000 with a junkyard 2006 model crash with 30,000 on it. At 210,000 front Brembo rotors, rear rotors, Honda pads, 2 O2 sensor, MAF sensor, RF axle, control arm bushing
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blkngldnj, 07/15/2011
2005 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have now owned my Accord for 6 1/2 years. This was my first Honda and because of its value and reliability I have also purchased an Odyssey. My Accord doesn't have a "look at me" appearance but it has been trouble free for 53,000 miles. It gets 26 mpg in mixed driving and once got me 37.1 mpg on a 320 mile trip with the cruise set at 70 mph. I will definitely consider another one when I hand this one off to my nine year old when he gets his drivers license.