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Cost Reduction Design
fosterphx1, 06/29/2013
updated 07/01/2016
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased new, now have 85k miles. Experienced all the problems reported (brakes, road noise, cheap interior, rattles, and easily scratched paint). The Navigation system was delivered with very out of date maps, voice recognition is poor (buy a Garmin for $200), and the suspension feels very heavy and loose over rough pavement. Rebuilt the front end at 80k, lost two batteries due to a failing AC pressure relief valve, and the auto AC is not designed for Phoenix weather. (fan never comes on high speed even if cabin >100 degrees). Trunk volume diminished by hinges. Should be designed for struts. Should have dumped this car earlier before the resale value declined. Traded in the car at 110,000 miles for a much quieter, more comfortable, better built, Subaru Outback. I do miss the V-6 power delivery. Safety features in the Subaru (collision avoidance, lane keeping assist, adaptive speed control) are very desirable and simply were not available in 2008.
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Honda just as expected, when I purchased.
chander7, 07/25/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have been buying honda's since the early 90s. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L Navigation, Bluetooth, leather fully loaded... Dont hestitate to buy this vehicle. If your a perfectionist then no vehicle is going to suit you needs, unless you get into big bucks. This is an economical and reliable vehicle. This was my primary concern of buying this car.. It is fun to drive and it is nice and tight from the steering down to the suspension. As always, Honda's reliablity..... Buy an american car and constantly worrying about check engine light, left rear window not working, sunroof stuck open, noise coming from left side rear of the car that just will not go away, and i could go on.
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
stadem06, 08/10/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have been a loyal Honda owner for many years, always drove the Civic. In 2008 I fell in love with the new Accord Coupe and traded in my 1 yr old Civic to step up. That was a mistake. I just had to replace my rear brakes, my 4th pair in 3 years. I had to get the engine worked on because it would make a rattling sound every morning when I would start the car. The center console "Leather" is coming apart & the leather seats look stained from my clothes. Overall I am very disappointed.
Awesome alternative to BMW/Audi
cvdood, 03/10/2012
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Having been a Honda owner for 10yrs I wanted a change but didn't want to put up with the excessive cost of ownership of the Euro entry-luxe cars. I was going to replace my 4door Accord with the gorgeous Lexus IS350 but found this beauty on the lot and on the very first drive was sold. So much different than the 4door, super sporty, great looks and that engine, revs upto 8000rpm and begs to be driven hard. IMHO this is the only real life alternative to the mustang if you're looking for a sporty coupe with an eye towards your wallet and the resale value when you're ready for something new.
Honda Padding the dealers pocket
ramjet1, 11/22/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Great car with two noted exceptions. Road noise. As the top model for the Honda line I expected it to be quieter. My Nissan Frontier pick-up has a quiter cockpit. Exception #2 putting a rubber timing belt on an the V6 engine is planned obsolesence, and requiring it to be replaced at 60,000 miles. All this does is pad the Honda dealers pockets. Why is it necessary for Honda to give back money to the dealer? They build a great car but engineeer in a requirement that forces you back to the delaer every 60K to change the belt. That change is $700 + in 2011.