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capeangler, 03/27/2014
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
2008 Ex-l v-6 . 80000 miles. I have had none of the reported problems in the 18 months I have had this car. The v-6 Accord has great power but the mileage is no where near the EPA estimate. I get 18-22 city and 25-26 highway. The cylinder deactivation seems smooth but I feel the effect on Mpg is minimal. The only thing I had to do was replace the heater motor which I have done on every Honda I have owned, and there has been several. I have to say that the lexus is a much more quiet and refined car but it is also quite a bit more expensive. I would have bought the Es 350 If I had driven it before I purchased the Honda. My mechanic says Honda and Toyota are bad for his business. Enough said
13 yr old EX-L V6 is sill a great value!
R-Dub, 09/08/2018
updated 09/13/2022
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Since my initial review back in 2018, my daughter's car, aka Rufus, has performed admirably! Even though a costly repair (piston rings) was needed earlier this year, the vehicle has worked flawlessly for her as she attends school 2000 miles away from home!
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Good workhorse car
Rose Norman, 03/01/2018
updated 03/05/2019
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The year 2008 was not really a good year for Honda Accords, lots of recalls, including a problem with the engine oil. I have had this car since 2010, buying it used from its second owner. If our Honda dealer didn't have really good service, I probably would not have kept it, but after I got the engine oil recall problem fixed, it has been pretty good. The best things about it are that it is very comfortable to drive long distances, the trunk and interior holds a lot of stuff (I don't travel light), and it has good pickup for highway driving (I drive fast). It regularly gets 30-31mpg on the highway. It does have a problem right now that is causing me to want to sell is. This year last time, it wouldn't start. I called AAA and they said it was not the battery (battery is 2 years old, from the dealer), and they couldn't tell what did cause it, but they got it started, and it didn't happen again until last week, a whole year. I was able to get it started the same way the AAA guy did, hold down the accelerator and keep cranking. But I still don't know what causes it. I just did an Edmunds appraisal that said it was worth only $2747 private party, so I am thinking it's time to trade. Updating: after a fairly minor traffic accident In 2018, my insurance company declared the car a total loss. I was very sorry to lose this reliable car and astounded at what it was still worth. I got a check for almost half what I had paid for the car used in 2010. I looked hard for another used Accord, but finally concluded that Accords with the features I wanted are no longer in my price range. I bought a new Hyundai Sonata at a great price with a great warranty. Time will tell if it is the workhouse my Accord was.
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Mileage Disapointment
Doug, 12/24/2007
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my new Accord. It is fun to drive and roomy. At 6'3" I can sit comfortably in the drivers seat and have an unobstructed view out the windows. Unfortuantely, I am a bit disappointed with the MPG. I use the highway extensively. Between town and the Highway I only get about 1-2 MPG over my former 2000 6cyl Accord. The best gas mileage I have achieved for this 4 cyl. has been 30 MPG on 250 miles of continuous flat terain highway traveling no higher than 68 Miles per hour mostly on cruise. Around town I am averaging about 17 MPG. For a 4 cyl. vehicle, I expected better especially since I drive conservatively. Bottom line - This is a great car but dont expect it to spoil OPECs bottom line
1st and last
lmollstl, 07/20/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda and it will certainly be my last! I have a 2000 Camry and I thought the Accord would be at least as good as the Toyota, I was wrong. This car has 52,000 miles on it and has so many things wrong that I don't know where to begin. (1)the rear brakes had to be replaced at 32,000 miles (2)the headlights flicker (3) it dosnt even come close to the advertised highway mileage (4)the dashboard is made out of cheap plastic that scratches at the slightest touch(5)and worst of all, the leather seats are worn out and discolored even though it has had Honda brand leather conditioner applied every three months since new.
A Car That Will Treat You Right
Gray, 02/12/2019
updated 02/16/2021
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car has been super reliable and never let me down once. It has low mileage and its very clean.
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The Edsel of Hondas!!
marymack, 08/10/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Worst Accord Design Ever! And this engine is going in the 2009 Pilot??? I've owned six previous Accords and LOVED them all. I've have a 2008 Accord V6 EX with the infamous VCM engine. After multiple trips back to the dealer and various "fixes" (wheel balance, turned rotors, computer upgrade), the ride in this car is torture. The driver's seat redesign gives me a back/head ache after only a 10 mile highway drive to work. The VCM engine causes constant, violent shifts, shimmy and vibrations. So glad that I found this forum because the 2008 Accord V6 VCM engine is Honda's best kept, dirty little secret. Let's spread the word and force Honda to acknowledge this engine design nightmare.
Don't buy base on reviews
Earl Chanley, 09/28/2017
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Went over reviews on several makes and based on reviews, purchased a Honda Accord. (1) Start off dealer support is non-existent, car was recalled several times and getting in to the dealer or getting any thing done is not worth the hassel. Dealers think they are there just to sell you a car. (2) Car is nosiey, can not hear the radio on the road. (3) Fit and finish is bad, the leather interior has bubbles and torn is several areas, rubber front window molding has melted and no longer seals, not even talking about the front headlights covers. (4) Front cup holder is under the armrest and useless. (5) I have been driving for 50 years and this was the first cat that had the back brakes replaced before the front, Honda recalled but was useless in getting reimbursed (less than 30,000 miles). (6) Gas mileage is acceptable but no where near what was posted on sticker. (7) I have driven this car for ten years and is ok for a daily driver but I will not buy another Honda again.
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Burns 5-6 quarts ever 3,000 miles
Joselito86, 08/29/2016
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for a year now and it's burns 5-6 quarts of oil every oil change which is every 3,000 miles for me. I think that's a lot of oil for every oil change. I've called a several Honda dealerships about my concern but since I'm out of the warranty extension by 400 miles and by 3 months I'm not elegible for the repair with the piston the rings. Now I'm stuck so with a great car that burns a lot of oil and will end up paying more money to fix or replace the engine then what the car is worth. I definitely don't recommend the 4 cylinder 2008 Honda Accord unless your willing to carry at least 2 quarts of oil in your vehicle like I do. Until I'm decided on what to do with this vehicle that's my review
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Honda money pit/.2008 accord EX
Steve’s Accord, 02/22/2022
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I always thought Honda was known for its reliability. The drive might be a little bland and boring and tepid in its handling etc but built well. I’ve owned about four different Civics and I just recently mistakenly bought a 2008 Accord EX and I’ve never been more ambivalent and frustrated with a car. I would need 10 paragraphs just explain all the things wrong with it but I’ll try to keep it reasonable and fair so that anyone thinking of buying this year and model will at least have some information before buying it. I say I ambivalent about it because although 90% of it has been horrific, when everything is going right and the car is aligned it is a smooth drive and I much prefer the double wishbone suspension than the McPherson struts just feels more of a substantial drive. When I drive the civic or the Corolla they feel like a toy compared to the accord. Much of this is my own fault because I inherited it through a family member but if you get a car history and the car has had seven different owners in 14 years, run far away!!! The guy who he got it from was a bit of a crook actually a lot of a crook and a liar but there’s no way that all these things that went wrong with the car could’ve been his fault anyway. The car has 240,000 km on it. We bought it for $4200. Then it cost $1600 to safety it which should’ve been a red flag from the beginning. I’ve had two new batteries (can’t explain) in the last three months, control arms were replaced bushings were replaced, bearings were replaced, ball joints, alignment was done three times. The fuel door wouldn’t open. The seats are incredibly uncomfortable it’s like you’re sitting in a bucket, I realize they’re called bucket seats but your ass is literally 5 inches lower than your knees. The blower motor for the HVAC is making noise. The cold air doesn’t blow that strongly on the outside vents just in the middle. I realize that many of these complaints are particular to this car and may not be relevant in many other cars but the issue of the uncomfortable seat can be applied to all these Hondas as well as the $2000 repair job for a defective VTC actuator on the four-cylinder. You can diagnose it when you have a rattle on cold start up. Of course I could not notice this because I got the car it was warm weather and it wasn’t making that noise at the time. This is why I feel Honda has really dropped the ball as far as quality because they will not do anything about this admittedly defective part to which they did not change in almost 8 years. This defect can be found in most 2008 to 2012 accords, Honda pilots, CRV‘s, and even in some Honda Civic‘s. Yes there has been class action suits but they’re all closed by now. I have to also say that my particular car is atrocious when it comes to gas mileage. I have to literally baby the pedal, use cruise control all the time and I drive very slow on the highway just to get the best mileage and I’m barely getting 18 to 19 miles per gallon. For any of you Canadians out there I’m barely getting 450 to 500 km with a 62 L fill up. I saw a guy the other day with the eight cylinder hellcat (charger) and he gets better gas mileage than my four-cylinder accord. This might be just specific to my car but I’ve done everything I could to make my car better with gas mileage. I replaced the air filters, had the spark plugs changed had all the O2 sensors and map and MAF sensor scanned. I used a fuel injector cleaner and still it made no difference. I know that it’s an older car with lots of miles but 18 miles per gallon when driving like an old lady is still brutal!!! I’ve put at least 3000 to 4000 dollars into this car and if I keep it I will have to spend another 2000 to fix this variable valve actuator (vtc). I am definitely not buying a Honda after this. As loyal as I was to Honda all these years I’m going to test out a Camry. Another thing that’s definitely in all the Hondas besides excruciating seats, bad gas economy, VTC actuator defects, and of course the deadly takata airbag recall (but these are on many different vehicles so it’s not fair to single Honda out). Another issue I have is that this 2008 is known for premature brake wear and I think it might be connected to every time you turn the wheel when you’re starting off, the Hydraulic steering revs the engine to make the steering smoother and if your foot is on the break while you’re doing this you’re constantly grinding down wearing out the brakes a little at a time. By the way I’ve also had the throttlebody cleaned to see if it will help with fuel economy and it seems like this car is always throwing gas into the engine and running Rich and I have to use the brakes to slow down the car while it is almost still accelerating on its own almost as if the cruise control was on. I think it must be just my car is possessed and it’s not fair of me to just make a blanket statement about Honda Accord‘s but I can say with certainty that the basic fact that they used the same defective part (VTC ACTUATOR) for at least eight years is unscrupulous. Also I found when I tried to contact corporate Honda they made zero attempts to alleviate the situation. So I find that Honda has become more greedy less accountable and less reliable. I will conclude by saying avoid at all costs the 2003 Honda accord and the 2008 Honda accord. Never buy a car without a mechanic putting it up on a hoist and checking everything and don’t be stupid like me if you’ve seen that a car has been sold on average every two years, do not buy it! Thanks for your time!
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Low quality and poor service of the Honda car
Smith, 10/31/2021
updated 11/04/2022
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had very bad experience with my 2008 Honda Accord LX. It is about 119k miles and does not work at all. Comparison of quality of my 2008 Toyota Camry, Honda Accord has bad quality and the Honda dealer has very poor capability and knowledge to fix the problem. After the VSA sign showed on, I brought my car to Honda dealer twice for diagnostics. The first, the dealer said that one of speed sensor failed. After the speed sensor was replaced. The VSA sign is still on and car can not be driven. The dealer did the second diagnostics and said that car engine may have problem(???). After be inspected by a local auto garage, the auto garage found that all hardware, including engine, are OK but the control system is disordered. I talked to the Honda dealer to fix the control system, but they are not able to do it !!! How the Honda dealer got so bad training for car service? I will not buy any Honda car in the future. It is not only because the quality of the Honda cars, but also about very poor qualification and training of service of Honda dealer.
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Step it up Honda
fab82, 10/28/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Where do I begin? Aside f/my 08 Accord, I also own an 02 accord coupe. My old accord drives better, is quieter, and the interior appears sleeker. I am a tad bit disappointed in the 08 model. The paint used on this model is extra cheap, for a vehicle that has been garage kept I shouldn't be seeing rust where the paint has chipped away. The paint shouldn't be chipping @ all. The brakes/rotors are shot (although they were just replaced 4 months ago). The stereo system is nice, but the speakers are cheap! Outside noise is apparent, my old Honda rides like a spaceship!Honda's used to be flawless...not anymore.
Never Again!
defenderman, 09/01/2011
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned 17 cars in 30 years so I've driven a few. This is my 5th Honda and my last. I'm going elsewhere. Noisy, gutless, rattles. The brakes were fixed and reimbursed. OEM tires made it 28k miles. Cheap. Glovebox rattles. Cheap. Seats are uncomfortable and thin. Cheap. Cross members under parcel shelf in trunk rattle. Cheap. 5-speed AT pretty much gives up at 55 for power. Pull out to pass in the mountains and the best you get from there is 3rd gear so you may as well be dragging a log behind your car. Looks great. Mileage is okay. The noise! My word the noise! I can't wait to dump this car. 38k miles and it's the worst car I've owned, and I had a '73 Pinto Wagon!
2008 Honda Accord
Linda, 03/09/2016
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My problem is the $1000.00 maintenance requirement (not covered by the warrantee) at 100,000 miles. Something about a timing belt. Other than that it has been a great car.
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Reliable & comfortable
OB in Massachusetts, 12/20/2019
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Mine’s still going at 180,000. No major problems. Bought it for a long daily commute and it was a joy to drive. Still is.
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Expensive grocery getter
Frank, 10/18/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is not comfortable the front seats are like sitting on a park bench, small, no padding and the leather is cheap. Cheap plastic interior with too many buttons on the ugly dash. Road noise is awful and the brakes are pathetic. Honda has a recall on this car and when i brought the car to the dealer they said the brakes on this thing were ok. V6 engine is a noisy winder when stepping on the pedal hard what a joke. I'm dumping this piece of overrated Honda and looking at the Ford Fusion or the Buick LaCrosse. Honda has taken there so called reliability and threw out the door with new generation Honda
The worst car I ever bought
desibaba, 06/26/2008
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for 19,500 (including taxes and fees) on the road (2008 accord LX 5AT). So make sure you get the best bargain. Don't buy this car if you don't have to. I test drove Toyota Camry also. That is not any better - lack of power. The drive feels like I am driving a U- Haul truck. I just hate this car.
Accord sedan 2008LX 4cyl- Beware oil burner
08 Accord Oil burner, 09/14/2017
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
So we bought this from Sunnyside Honda in Middleburg Heights OH in 2010, it was a 2008 LX that was a rental/fleet vehicle. We were weary but purchased based on excellent condition and good value for what we paid. Car had 43,000 miles on it and was 2 years old. We drove the car to 136,000 before we got rid of it a few weeks ago. Based on other Hondas we have had this one was the MOST problematic one we have had. Not sure where to start. 1st of all the brakes were a problem from day 1. rear brakes were a reall for some "spring set" that caused them to wear out too fast. Only the dealer could fix and they did. The rear deck would rattle horribly...the car would shimmy going down the highway even with new brakes/rotors ect. also tried replacing the tires that didnt work either. The car overall was slow for 180hp. You would floor it and the car wouldnt go anywhere. SLOWWW, felt like a misfire cylinder. The #1 worst problem of this car was that it burned oil like crazy (More in the winter than summer) I would put a quart in every 750 miles...yes thats right 750 miles!!! Thats almost 4 quarts every 5,000 mi. Honda would cover up saying it was normal blah blah blah. I knew the newer 2013 and up hondas didnt have this problem so I figured we would keep driving it for awhile. So one day I went out to check the oil on a cold winters day and there was no oil at all in the engine. It was completely burned up. After this we quickly traded it in and got a 2016 Accord that does not have this issue at all. We are happy with our new accord and DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone invest in the 2008-2010 models. Its a total lemon and a mistake on Hondas part. I see used ones popping up everywhere now. Granted the car never broke down on us or left us stranded, im sure the next owner wont be so lucky given its 10 years old now, and has been run with no oil in the engine. Only a matter of time before that engine blows. Also dealer said struts were leaking, some camshaft was bad in the engine, and there was a leak on the "head block" We got away lucky with virtually no repairs on this, but knew it was time. Oh also the steering box had to be completely replaced under warranty at 48k right after we purchased but we didnt pay as it was warranty work. By the time we got rid of the car it seemed like on hot days it was acting up again, so we were afraid it would need to be replaced again (and it costs almost 3,000 to replace the rack and pinion steering) So near the end we afraid to drive it. I also have a 2007 Honda Accord 4cyl EX-L and it had none of these type of issues so we decided to keep that and trade the 08 as that seemed to be a problematic year for the accords. THIS CAR BURNS AN INSANE AMOUNT OF OIL AND THE DEALERSHIPS COVER IT UP!!!! I hear the V6's are the same way, oil burners. Avoid, Avoid, Avoid. Not worth risking the engine blowing, and if you don't check the oil every 2-3 weeks, the engine will blow. Im very loyal to Hondas, but feel like this was a total flaw year of the accord. I really like the new 2016's. its a difference like night and day vs. the 08.
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Blinking Headlights
BUBBADOG, 05/15/2008
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Larger car than the old Accord which is nice, however the build quality is lacking from the older models
Great Car!
SHigh, 07/13/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Accord 4DR EX-L V6 without nav 3 months ago and I have been very pleased! So far, I have averaged 25-27 mpg, driving around town. Haven't taken a road trip yet, but am pretty sure it would be even better on the highway. The VCM is obviously working. It is very comfortable, easy to drive and park. LOADS of trunk space, too. Plenty of room for backseat passengers, as well. I have owned 3 other Accords before this one and this is my fav, by far. Only 2 things could make it better; memory seats and a smoother shifting transmission. I can really feel it shift gears and wasn't expecting that. Not horrible, just takes a little getting used to.
Love this car!
flyguy313, 04/11/2008
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Traded in a a 2007 6 Cyl. SUV, wanted something with better gas mileage and something that had good resale value. Used edmunds and the dealership came in $800 under invoice. Not sure what invoice even means anymore. At first they said they couldn't go any lower than $75 over invoice but as I was about to walk away from the deal they lowered it.
Large car comfort with stick shift mpg
Mike L, 05/21/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2008 Accord EX-L 5M after waiting 2 months for 2009 Sonata SE 5M (Hyundai would not confirm delivery). I'm getting 33-34 mpg after 800 miles of ~80% highway driving (60-65 mph). This car has plenty of acceleration for my driving style. I hope to get better mileage on extended highway trips. I think the mileage would be even better with a 6-speed stick shift to drop the tachometer from ~2300 rpm to <2000 rpm at 60 mph.
First Honda
Don, 05/07/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my retirement car. Had a VW and was looking at another. Had issues with repairs and too many people were talking about reliability issues for the new ones also. Moving into a fixed income decided on a Honda. Many people told me of stories where all they spent was on gas, tires and oil. Soon to be on a fixed income just what we needed. It is great to drive, has many nice features and gets you there with great mileage.
I LOVE MY HONDA
faithann straub, 05/21/2016
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my Honda. It's so roomy and just looks great on the outside. It's extremely reliable. Great car overall. You won't regret getting this car!
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Ed C, 06/24/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I are very pleased with this car. Honda really hit the mark. Good looking inside and out, comfortable and roomy, commendable performance, and excellent gas mileage. Oh, and a good stock stereo. What more could you ask for in a family sedan? We've owned numerous fine cars, right up to a Mercedes E55. But at this point in our life, with a new grandchild and needing room and practicality, this car fills the bill.
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PDX, 05/17/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A lot of cabin noise. Front side pass. door panel make noise(s). Glove door panel rattles. Something in the driver panel makes a spingy noise (kinda like a PC hard drive running). Other then weird noise. everything else is pretty good. Dealer service department told me that there are other Accord 08 are having the same problem.
Needs some help inside.
Jon, 04/04/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife has a '08 Camry Hybrid. Very cool instrumentation. Very nice ride. Bought '08 Honda EX and a bit disappointed. Road noise more than Camry on anything other than smooth highway. Heated side mirrors but no compass or outside temp indicator. Go figure!In Tenn we need the later more than the heated mirrors. Aux outlet is in center console and awkward to get to, especially if you have a bunch of junk in console. Power outlets turn off when you turn off the car.Can't charge my cell phone unless I'm driving. No auto headlight on/off! Trunk layout is a strange. Much more narrow and 1 cu ft smaller than Camry LE. Comparing Hybrid w/Honda EX probably not fair comparison but is vs the LE.
My 1st Honda!
Acc7, 11/09/2007
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a hard time deciding between the '08 Altima and the '08 Accord, but I'm so glad that I went with Honda! It's beautiful in black with a spoiler and pin stripe. I love driving it!
Givin some love to the new car
iwanthonda, 05/22/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just picked up the car a week ago, and I am loving it. Before my purchase, the comparison was between the highest trim levels of the Accord, Altima 3.5 SE, Camry SE V6, and Subaru Legacy GT. This car has excellent build quality that is unmatched by any of the competition, and along with the best Navi system of the bunch, clinched the decision for me. The V6, while not as well-rounded as the competition, is very competent and has a satisfying growl to it. As for the reality check, I'm currently getting about 18.5 MPG over about 250 miles driven thus far. This is to be expected with a V6, however, as my current commute is about 2.5 miles one way to work each day.
Can't Get The Smile Off My Face
dpmeersman, 10/09/2007
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I considered many vehicles; test drove a few and "settled" on the Accord EX-L V6. Is it a pure drivers or enthusiast car? No, it's not. Instead it just offers a very solid feel, more then competent acceleration, tons of very comfortable space, great sounding audio, decent fuel economy and handles more Germanic then Japanese. It brings a smile when I look at it parked, and the smile only widens as I move down the road. Visually appealing, great tactile feel from all that you touch in the cabin, and if your right foot develops an attitude, you'll find both whats under the hood and all the chassis components more then up to the task of keeping that smile in place.
A slightly different perspective
Matt, 10/28/2007
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I decided to purchase a new car, because I was putting over 20,000 miles a year on a Dodge Ram 1500. I decided on the Accord after looking carefully at the Passat and Legacy. While I would have prefered to get a Passat, I could not find a 2007 Package 2 with a Manual, and the 2008s were not available with the manual and a sunroof. Compared to my mom's 2000 Camry V6, the I4 manual Accord has more than adequate power, though it's not a barn burner. The clutch is easy to modulate, the trans shifts well, but my 2-3 synchronizer is out of adjustment. The interior quality is good, though the gaps between the doors and dash are a little wider than the Camry. Great exterior styling, huge interior.
Love my new Accord!
New Honda Owner!, 06/26/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am a long time GM car buyer and last night I purchased my first new Honda (Accord EX-L 4 cyl) and I am just blown away with the quality. So far the car has over exceeded my expectations in every way. I was afraid I would miss my Grand Prix but that is not the case. The 190 HP 4 Cyl is plenty powerful. Very pleased with the new Accord! Way to go Honda!
Wonderful Sedan
Brian M, 02/24/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
190hp 4cyl vtec has good smooth power for a 4 cyl. revs up there with no complaints. The steering is pretty tight but different in a way if you're used to more road feel it leans more toward isolation IMHO... but good . The interior is tight and well put together. I'm already used to the "buttony" radio /ac controls... look, its not that bad, everything is reachable with one hand like typing! The looks of the car "grew" on me . I like it a lot now. I guess I was expecting the new 08 Accord to look dressed up ordinary but it looks classy and sleek to me. I love the way it handles, it has 17 inchers on it - Michelin 225s. Road noise not an issue with me, its acceptable.
Great car; highly recommend it!
Jeff, 05/25/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after testing several other cars in the same class. The EX-L V6 with Navi was by far the best value overall. I have no complaints so far and I have received a lot of positive comments from family and friends.
Great car for the money
Tam , 05/07/2008
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Paid $20,500 before tax for LXP model. Great car, really comfortable and quiet. No problem so far. One complaint , I can never get to around 31 mpg on highway. The best I can get on the highway is around 27 mpg
Nice, but with problems
reedner, 02/29/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
How did Honda build a bigger Accord with more horsepower and keep the same fuel economy? THEY DIDN'T!! The advertised 21 city/31 hwy is way off. I've put 1000 miles on mine and I'm averaging about 19 MPG. Living in Los Angeles I do a lot of city driving, but my previous car ('03 Toyota Highlander w/ V6) got the same fuel economy. Not good for a 4 cyl sedan. The ride is also hard. Again, my SUV felt softer. Otherwise the car is comfortable, stylish, spacious and it handles well. The navi, Bluetooth, XM radio features are great. Get this car if you want a stylish family sedan with a good track record. Don't get it if you want good fuel economy & luxury ride.
Never Again
janeyac, 05/15/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned a 1990 Honda and loved it - the style, the comfort, the ride! After putting almost 200,000 miles on my Maxima, I decided to return to Honda for better gas mileage. What a mistake. The seat is the most uncomfortable seat I have ever been in. I am constantly adjusting the controls to relieve my aching back. This is not good. Rather than being excited to have a newer vehicle, I dont even want to drive it!
The rattles are enough to drive you crazy!
dneslen, 07/31/2011
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because Honda has such a good reputation. I was not impressed! The car had a terrible rattle where the rear window meets the back cheap plastic. I had to diagnose and fix the problem on my own, but never got the rattle to completely stop. The glove box also rattled. It drove me crazy. I would drive with the glove box open so that I did not have to hear the rattle. The interior is cheap- a lot of plastic. The dash is ugly, nothing to be desired. On the upside, I love the exterior look. However, I just sold this vehicle after owning it for only 5 months. I was so happy to get rid of it! I am now going to go with German engineering:) Oh, and the seats are very uncomfortable
2 1/2 year review
markhamaccord, 10/26/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2nd Accord, but probably my last. Fuel economy better than I expected city 24 mpg and hwy 34 mpg. But the overall build quality of the car appears inferior to my previous 1998 Accord EXL (especially paint and leather). Currently have 60,000 miles on it. Also noticing rear brake issue and flickering headlights while a/c on. Despite having 10 speakers, still not the best sounding system. I don't think the car will last as long as my previous accord did and is still doing!
Trouble with rear brakes
zion kodary, 12/21/2009
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has brake problems and transmission problems. Does not shift correctly; it gets stuck on 3rd gear.
Best of the rest in its category
Mark S., 05/21/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My family could not be more pleased with our new Honda Accord. The Accord has looks, comfort, great ride and reliability. What more could we ask for?
Good car NOT great.
p3racer, 10/14/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is our 4th Honda, maybe our last. Reliability is very good. Our last Accord was 2000 EX-L V6 was fantastic. This 4 cyl is very noisy but cheaper. Radio display panel is a poor design. Very hard to read in daylight. This is a good car but I wish I had gotten a V6. My wife hates the radio display.
Worst Accord Ever?
Brahk, 08/04/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Rear brakes went out at 17,000 miles & the dealer denied that there was a problem and made me pay the cost. The front brakes have squealed since 5,000 miles. Have had it in to the dealer 4 times and they never fixed it. 3 times they denied that there was a problem. The padding in the front seats is as hard as a park bench, and the leather quality is very bad. Road noise is horrendous. This is my 6th Honda and it will definitely be my last.
What a Bummer!
Michelle, 12/02/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned Accords for 12 years, and I was SOOOO excited about the 2008. Only a few months later, I had issues with dash noises (still not fixed after four tries), and at 20,000 miles, the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. According to the service department, this will continue indefinitely (at 300.00 dollars a pop, it isn't a cheap prospect). We also had transmission issues that the dealer "couldn't duplicate". It was choppy and noisy. We recently sold the car for a Ford Fusion. We wanted to ditch it before it isn't worth anything at all. Honda refused to fix the problem with the brakes, couldn't hear tranny probs and after 4 tries stopped dash rattle with fuzzy black tape.
Love my Honda
Love my Accord , 02/01/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car - comfortable, heated seats are great, above average mileage, gets the 'looks'.
All Kinds of Problems
Terrible Car, 03/03/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first Honda I have purchased on my own. My entire family owns Hondas but this will be my final Honda due to so many problems. Brakes replaced under 20000k miles rotors turned and replaced under 20000 miles and rear dash replaced. 3 out of 4 door actuators replaced. Heated mirror took 6 trips to fix after they told me I didn't have heated mirrors and I had to prove it. Brakes still squeak a lot and Honda Customer service will not do anything about it. They just say they have not had any recalls when they clearly have issues with the brakes. My parents have a pilot just had their 60k mile service replaced brakes first time and still have not turned rotors. Accord is awful.
Love my car
R.Lamar, 08/10/2008
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After owning a Honda Accord EX (totaled), Volkswagen Passat wagon (engine water damage), and Mazda c-x7 (trade-in) I had to go back to the Honda the gas mileage can't be beat. Love the smooth 5-speed manual and adore the quiet ride. I can also fit three car seats in the back which was the reason I was able to go back the the Honda family.
Brake, remote, driver's window,cd player
ceni, 03/24/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda i bought and i think is the last one. Have had all kind of problems with it, starting with the driver's window too noisy, rear brakes worn too fast , one of the remotes was out in 6 months, mechanical problem with the CD player. you name it. Never Accord again, and never on Oakville Honda again, very poor service.
Reliable?
BH, 11/30/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because of Honda's reputation of building a reliable car. Unfortunately, with less than 30K miles on the car, the engine malfunction light came on. I took it to the dealership to find out that all of the valve seals in both heads needed to be replaced. According to the dealership, this is the second vehicle (within a 2 week time span) that they have seen with this problem. From the sounds of it, these are not isolated incidents either. I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle.
Gas Complaints?
jillybilly, 08/11/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Lots of the reviews are complaining about the MPG - it states clearly at Honda that the 4 cyl only gets 2 MPG better than the 6cyl, which is why I went with the 6cyl. If I need some power, I want it available. If you want 40 MPG, buy a little tin-can eco compact car (which = death in an accident). It's not a Chevy Tahoe, it's an accord! The MPG for this type of vehicle is great, so lets just get real people. I just bought this car, only 200 miles on it, so i haven't settled in enough to have a great review on it as far as ride quality. I've been a BMW driver for the past 10 yrs, and I like feeling stuck to the ground, this car feels very sturdy and weighted, which I like. Good handling.