Used 2008 Honda Accord Sedan Consumer Reviews

Best car I've owned

Well I thought I might try and inform future buyers of this car so that they can better understand what to expect from it. The only bad things about this car I can say is the exterior paint is very easily swirled and scratched and the "entertainment" of the car is very bland. It's a plain Jane car. However you very soon realize just how well built this car is and how reliable a Honda can be. I've put very little money into this car and when I do it's very cheap. I bought it with 83000 miles and we just hit 120000 and it runs as strong as a new accord. I plan to drive this car to the ground and I think it might stop running when it hits 500000 miles. Bottom line you can't go wrong with this car, everything is average or above average and certainly cost of ownership is the best in the biz.

2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4cyl 5-speed manual

I bought this car two years ago used with 71,000 miles. - Avg 25 mpg good for its time and size car. - I have not warmed up to the VTEC engine, all the power up top is great for a performance car, not so great for a family car. The car has three definitive power curves, 1000-3500 rpm for tooling around, 3500-5000 rpm for brisk acceleration like a freeway on ramp, then 5000-7200 rpm for all out pull. For what it is, in that top rev range, it has great power but waiting to get there is tiresome. - The car rides great and its obvious this car is well balanced for the front driver, but get in a curve with uneven pavement and you find the damping to be too soft and the car pitch uncontrol

2008 Honda Accorda, automatic trans.

My car is used daily. Serviced at regular intervals. I have the 2.4 litre four cylinder engine. As a realtor, most of my business is conducted within the local county I reside in. I've read many negative reviews regarding the brake wear. My rear brake pads have been replaced at 36,000 mile intervals. This may be due to the small size of the brake pad design. The front brake pads are original and now have 93,000+ miles. There are blind spots to sides, so caution entering highways and changing lanes. Small after market mirrors are avilable to help. A very reliable and economical car. As with any car, preventative maintenance is important. "Be kind to your car and your car will be kind to you". I recommend the Honda Accord. Fuel economy 22-24 mpg local/33-35 mpg hwy.

Excellent Vehicle

I purchased my Accord new, it now has over 135,000 miles and is 12 years old. I replaced the rear brakes twice during the first 30,000 miles of ownership because of a design flaw that was later corrected. Since then, I have only replaced the brakes one more time! The car has had some minor suspension work performed that I attribute to normal wear and tear. The alternator and power steering pump have been replaced as well. The SRS module was replaced by the dealer free of charge even though the car had over 100,000 miles (Thank you Fisher Honda, Harry Snyder is the best service representative I have ever encountered). The car has never burned a drop of oil and handles all elements well here in Colorado with Nokian WRG4 tires. Overall, it has needed very little work in the 12 years that I've owned it. It's been a very comfortable car, however the road noise is high compared to other vehicles in it's class. In fact, my only significant complaint is the road noise. I've considered replacing it, but it just drives too well to replace. It drives almost the same as when I drove it off the lot, I'll probably keep it as long as it remains trouble free. Just a great car, I'll probably buy another Accord when I finally need a new car!

2008 Honda Accord V6

I love this car. It handles great and still looks great. Everything still works except the keyless entry quit working a year or so ago. It uses a little oil and about 1/2 qrt. needs to be added every 2-3 weeks. Car still runs great. Over all, I'm not impressed with Honda Corp.'s customer support but the car is good.

It's great!

I think it's a great overall car, it looks great, hauls ass! Gets good mileage, and me and my wife find it very comfortable. Doesn't matter what vehicle you buy, your bound to have something fail or break. People need to remember that people build vehicles in plants where there mass assembled, so there's going to be some lazy people or accidents made when they built them. Sometimes you get a lemon, but with a Honda your pretty much getting a very well built car! Myself and all people I know that own a Honda have way less problems than people that own other vehicle brands. My only complaint is the heated seat option doesn't get very warm.

My favorite Honda to date

I have 25,000 miles on it. I did just have the rear brake pads replaced and the rotors resurfaced, which 50% will be reimbursed by the class action suit. Other than that, no problems. Plenty of power with the V6, no issues with V6. Road noise isn't any more than when I test drove it (and is not bad). Seats are not any less comfortable than when I test drove it (and are not bad). Radio controls are not any more confusing now than when I test drove it. Materials in dashboard are not any cheaper looking now than when I test drove it.

Still a great car

Bought my accord new back in July 2008. Currently have about 75,000 miles. This has a been a great car so far. The engine is smooth and has plenty of pull. It is a comfortable car for road trips, we frequenlty make a 5-6 hour drive to California with two small childern in the back, plenty of room for everyone. Still love the design of the car, has the look of a 5 series BMW. We average about 23mpg, mostly city driving. On the hwy, I have gotten up to 29mpg (setting the cruise to about 80mph). Here are the issues with this car. First, the door trim pops loose all the time, a quick push and it is back on, but a little annoying. Second, the rear brakes wear out too quickly.

Best car I ever bought

I buy a new car about every five years because of a long commute. I held on to my 2008 Accord and it still outperforms my new Honda. It’s a touch big, but it feels great to drive, holds the road and performs like a champ. I have about 120,000 miles on it and my mechanic told me that as long as I continue to take good care of it I could expect to get as many as 300,000 miles out of it. I’ll be one of those retired old farts driving an old, clean sedan.

Love the 2008 Honda

It's perfect for a second car. It has served me well. I'm buying one of the new cars with the safety features. Car has spent the last 8 winters in Florida.

2008 Honda Accord

So my 2008 Honda Accord I bought back in 2014 on my birthday with 76000 miles I paid close to $15,000 total after everything which I think was a fair price here we are 5 years later 2019 the car now has today 242,000 the car has been a very well taken care of and well-maintained by me and it has been a great car although I had to put some work into it but that is no surprise all cars need maintenance first major repair was a recall by Honda for oil consumption at 125000 miles to engine was reconstructed with new piston rings in new timing chain I changed the starter and a 175000 miles 200,000 miles I change to front ball joints into front axles around 230000 miles I change the alternator. Of course regular brakes rotors and tires I have done a lot in the city of Boston where I'm from but I also do a lot of Highway as well I have taken the car as far as the Florida Keys there and back drove perfect no problem so to sum it all up I am pleased with my vehicle it's the third car I've owned and I'm a Honda driver for life

Great vehicle, "BUT?"

You can't miss with a Honda Accord. Only issue is that Honda is side stepping a issue that is prevalent in the Honda's. The VTC actuator is a fault that Honda is pushing off to the consumer. This problem requires taking your Honda to the dealer to be replaced, someone is getting rich, when all Honda has to do is issue a recall instead of a TSB, which means you the consumer repair it at your expense.

Not what Honda a worthy car

Bought the 2008 Honda Accord V6 late in 08 & really thought this was a car that would be built good & solid. In November 2013 it was missing when I would stop so I took it to be looked at the local garage. They mentioned that Honda has had a lot of trouble with these V6's & that they don't even suggest buying a Honda anymore when someone asks for a reliable car. They had checked it out & replaced the #3 plug which from the posts on line, this is a common problem. So after getting home I looked online as to the problem with these & find that they start burning oil. This seemed total crazy, a car burning oil before, say 100K? In the old days yes but newer cars? Some had said they were putting

Hav'n a Honda

Been a reliable, relatively trouble-free ride. Had to replace an a/c compressor, but that is the only major problem. Only complaint would be road noise when running.

254,000 miles ... going strong ... great car.

Bought the car new and have driven it cross country many times. Very comfortable ... great road car on HWY 1 along the coast. This is my 4th Honda ... best one yet. Excellent traction in snow..

JC 2008 Accord LX-P update 2021

Well, I'm still driving my wonderful 2008 Honda Accord, LX-P, with over 157,000 trouble free miles, thanks to great service from a local friend/professional mechanic. I change my transmission fluid every 15,000 miles, oil changes 4-5,000 with synthetic blend, All other maintenance as well, along with weekly washing and waxing. This car is running great, my heart is still ticking. When you see the price of a new vehicle, it's nice to be able to still enjoy some benefit of what you purchased years ago. So much pressure and allure to keep replacing. Purchase one and wish you as much satisfaction as many have. Best to you and find a local service organization that you trust and they do what they say they will do. Here's an update to my previous review(s). I now have over 163,000 miles on my car and it continues to perform very well and requires only routine maintenance. Yes, I have replaced a number of items due to use, not neglect. Regular fluid changes, oil, transmission, etc. Find an honest, reliable mechanic to look one over if you're considering a purchase and follow your owner's manual for scheduled maintenance. I intend to keep my car going as long as possible, as many are doing today and highly recommend the Honda Accord. If you find one and do not know the maintenance history and if the fluids have been changed, get this taken care of immediately.

Nice, economical, clean Honda

Original owner. Bought as a ten year investment. Now in our 13th year. Reliable. Great gas milege. Clean. Garage kept.

Where has the Honda of old gone?

I at one time was a die hard Honda fan. I owned a 1991 CRX, and a 1994 Civic. Both were solid dependable cars. I purchased a 2000 Accord new, and it turned out to be a lemon. I mean literally, I received a payout from Honda on a frequent problem. I decided in 2008 to give Honda another chance, after all, my previous cars were great. Should not have done it. I purchased a new 2008 Accord. Problems started with the transmitters having to be replaced, I needed new rear break pads and a new battery before the car hit 30K. The interior is cheap. The vinal on the console arm rest and door arm rest bubbles up when it is warm outside. Never again Honda, I'm going elsewhere.

Regretted buying at first...

To be completely honest the first four months i had this car were torture and i didn’t realize that the 3.5L V6 (which i bought) accords from this year were trouble. I did a ton of research and eventually purchased a VCM tuner. The car is AMAZING to drive now. If you are having trouble with your V6 accord with eco mode i highly recommend getting one. It shouldn’t of been a problem to deal with in the first place but i’m content with the car now. rattles are excessive but i just stuffed some foam tape in the rear deck and it’s fine. Buying used I’m content with my purchase, but i understand why the people who bought the car new were very irritated. Sound system is great, i love the leather seats, my model with navigation seems very ahead of its time and i honestly cant tell the car is from 2008. i plan on maintaining this car well and I think it’ll just keep running.

One of Honda's best Accords My favourite year

The 08 Accord is my favourite love the styling and comfort very roomy Even on long trips with the children everybody is comfortable I love how it rides and of course it's a Honda Solid foundation very dependable I have the V6 EX Plenty of power but economical on gas I don't know how Honda does it If you are looking for a solid dependable vehicle extremely comfortable with plenty of Room in horsepower yet good on gas this would be the car Not really liking some of the newer models as far as the Room and styling Thank you Honda for making amazing vehicles

Owned many Hondas, second Accord

Purchased my 2008 Accord EX-L sedan, 4-cyl, 5-speed automatic new in March 2008. It now has 130,000 miles on it and has been just a reliable as the 2002 Accord EX I had previously. Had the rear brakes replaced with the "new" Honda brake pads and have not had any issues. While it is not the perfect car, it has been very reliable, just like the 2002 was before. Had the complete service done at 105,000 miles and it runs like new. Not the quietest car, but the right tires make all the difference when it comes to road noise. I cannot justify replacing it, it runs too well.

96,000 miles in 4.5 years

Great car, not excellent. No major problems after 96k miles. pluses are DECENT gas mileage. I get 27 combine with the 4cyl. very roomy, no mechnical failures. Good solid, dependable car. Minuses are the same as others (maybe my experiences arent quite as bad). i just put my 3rd set of rear brakes on. thats $260 worth. 2nd set of tires at 70k miles for $880 and a battery at 80k miles for $80. other than that its has been normal oil changes. I am slightly dissapointed with the paint, its not bad but i do a lot of highway driving and it doesnt hold up to the chips and bugs from the road. Paint seems very thin. also the center console bubbled on the leather, same as others.

2008 Accord - 2nd owner

I love Accords...wait, I used to love Accords. This is my 5th Accord and never again. I've tried so hard to love it but I will never buy another. I'm the second owner and driven it to 108,000 miles and will drive another 100K. Problems are: oil consumption, power steering pump noise, oil consumption, VTC actuator noise (severe) and did I mentioned oil consumption. I'm mad tired of the oil consumption. Have to refill every 500 miles even though I have cleaned throttle body, changed spark plugs, air filter, PCV valve...I've tried Lucas, STP, full synthetic, semi synthetic, nothing works (except Lucas helped but that thing is not oil, it's freaking grease and don't use it)! Tired of oil consumption! Called Honda headquarters, called local Honda...nothing will work.

Reliable car

Reading some of the reviews makes me wonder if I'm just lucky or if it has to do with people driving habits. I bought this car new in 2008, to date no major maintenance has been required. I have driven 70,000 miles and have not done anything other than oil changes and got new tires a month ago. Some people complained about the rattling near the back speakers which is a recall that was rectified when I first bought the car for free. Some complained about the brakes but I havent changed the brakes yet.

Solidly reliable, but with some quirks

While this car has overall been very good to me over the years, it does have its quirks. It goes through brakes quicker than comparable cars and has oil consumption tendencies at higher mileage. The road noise and fuel efficiency are decent but not all the great by today’s standards. The car definitely shows its age at this point. Beyond these issues though, the car has proven to be a very reliable A to B car with no major complications in the 8 or so years ( ~150k miles) I’ve owned it. If you are looking for an older but more affordable daily driver car in this segment, I can recommend this. However before considering the 2008 model, I would have to also recommend taking a look at either the late 7th gen models (2006-2007) or the later 8th gen models (2010-2012) of the accord when they ironed out some of the common issues the vehicles had at the beginning of each generation. All in all, this era of accords are solid cars with great durability that will last quite a long time if properly maintained

Cost Reduction Design

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.

Honda just as expected, when I purchased.

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.

2008 ex accord,the good ,bad, ugly.The

The price was right,color fine,seats great,power and economy 24to31 looks great ,room ,super,but the tires didn't make it,one was deformed or out of round.Took dealer a long time and effort to get it right. next problem,the ft. brake rotors,out of round,honda replaced them,solved that problem. then the back rotors went out of round,I had to pay for the turning 100 bucks,that was bs honda. Have 42000 miles on car ,it is now debugged,smooth,fun to drive ,fine for long trips .It just took to long to get it right.

Honda Padding the dealers pocket

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.

My 3rd Accord and sadly my last

When I purchased my first 4 cyl Accord, the salesperson said the luxury is under the hood. I was coming out of a BMW, which I couldn't afford anymore as my priorities had changed with 2 small boys. Well that car lasted me 12 years and the only reason it died was because my son totaled it. I immediately picked up the phone and called the same salesperson who sold me my 2004 Pilot. In 2 days we picked up our new addition to the family, a 2008 Honda Accord 4 cyl EXL, it was affordable and gorgeous. From the 1st day we drove it out of the dealer, the engine noise was horrible. While driving, there's a loud rumble in the engine and a slight whistle. There's no more room on this post. Terrible car

Bad Rear Wheel Bearing Assemblies also...

Thought new tires put on at 55,000 miles were noisy; ended up both rear wheel bearing assemblies were shot. Brother-in-law recognized this at 67,500 miles and replaced. Scarey to think how long I drove car not realizing this was problem. Not have parts available at car parts stores as they all said these should not be worn out. Googled and see others mention this problem. Honda need to make Accord owners aware of this major problem. Hope they get sued again!!! Car has 70,000 miles and on 3rd set of brakes. Brother-in-law did for $50; 2nd set was $300 as on the road & no choice. Honda need to make Accord owners aware of this problem. Nissan Altima here I come...

HONDA NO MORE

I had been a Honda owner for years....Loved them. Bought the 2008 Honda Accord, new. Rear brakes went on it 2x before the fronts. Honda did nothing for me....said there was a class-action law suit, and too bad for me as I was too late. Then, it was running out of oil in between changes. I have never put a drop of oil in any of my vehicles in between 3000 mile oil changes. Honda said it was normal. I could not believe that they asked me to believe this. Then , there was no oil being pumped into the engine when I started it. Enough for me. I sold it, and 2 weeks later they recalled the car for the same probs. I had complained about. They never reimbursed me for anything. Sayonara.

it's ok

I came to this from a 2001 Maxima SE. Have put 59k in 2 years on it. Only repair has been the back brakes at 32k. The cons: in same driving environments, only averages 27-29 mpg with a 4cyl, compared to the Maxima that got 26-28 w/6cyl. Thought the Accord would do better than that. Front seats are not very comfortable. Didn't notice in the short test drives, but daily driving 2-3 hours a day results in discomfort. Interior seems to suffer from louder road noise than the Maxima. Stereo is not bad. Wasn't thrilled with the center dash, but it's not horrible. The good: It does handle pretty well. When on 100% highway, I have gotten 32-35 mpg. I do like the body style of it.

Disappointed

This car is not typical Honda. As in the other posts, there are many rattles with this car. I believe the cheap plastic cover over the rear speakers accounts for one. Dash panels do not line up properly. My brakes made it to 48k, which I guess is pretty good condsidering others' experience. The VCM is very noticable. On long flat highways, it constanty switches from the 4 to 3 mode which causes a shutter (and nausea). The seats are terrible. Way too hard and too much lumber even in the min setting. After a road trip, your back aches from the seats and you want to throw up from the VCM. Get 29 on the highway. Avg 24 summer, Summer, 21 winter.

Honda reliability reputation-A thing of the past

I bought this car brand new and had problems shortly after with fit and finish - the carpet would continually pull up on the passenger size. The dealer failed 3 times to re-attach it and after a stern talking to, agreed to replace the carpet with one that fit. In the meantime, the dealer would perform unnecessary maintenance at their convenience until I gave the service manager an F-bomb laden speech about who gets to decide what gets done to my car on my money (they threw out my 15$ old filter and mobile 1 synthetic change that was less than a month old to replace it with shop-quality replacements that time). I had the usual problems with brakes and rotor replacements and I thought it was all over. Then I get a notice about oil burning and the 2.4L engine. They extended the warranty in a way that seems to suggest they will try to weasel out of paying out. This is done by limiting mileage and date and specifying a redemption process which is a PIA. I did have to add a quart between changes, but I try to take care of this car as if I would keep it forever - this is why I spend the extra money to get high-quality fluids and filters and yet keep to the mgr's maintenance schedule. I have just sent some used oil out for analysis and if it shows oil burning at 73K miles, I will trade the car in. The transmission went out at 72k and required a full replacement. Since I had no faith in the abilities of the dealership, I had the work done at an independent shop I trust. I inquired about a "honda good faith" program and the gentlemen basically tried to hang up on me when I told him I wasn't working with a dealer. I asked him how long a transmission should last and the answer in a nutshell was 5 years/50K miles. This lifetime on a modern car is, quite frankly - unacceptable. I've had 3 Hondas in the past and they were boring and reliable. This one is just boring. So no more Hondas for me. Ever.

Disappointed in Honda

Worst car I have ever owned. Bought this car new and it developed a rattle in the first month. They added insulation around the speakers. Six month check-up required new brakes which I had to pay full cost. I later learned Honda had a brake problem with this car. Before the car was two years old the interior lights "burned out". At two years old the "seat belt light" came on. The dealership did not notice or correct . At three years old they checked the seat belt light and decided the air bag switch was defective and needed to be replace for $500+, at our cost. The air bags had were disabled this entire time (safety feature not working). I bought the Accord for quality. It is not!

The Biggest Mistake of my Life

I brought this car Oct 07 brand new with 28 miles. Today I'm sitting in pure frustration as my car now needs a 3rd timing chain replacement and no Honda Tech can expain to me why my car keeps needing timing chains, first it was the rear brake pad issue, then it was the ridiculously small battery issue, this care is a money pit. I've spent over $3500 this year just to keep transportation to work. This will be my last Honda ever..hate it too, I've been loyal to Honda since '85

Getting too Big to Handle

I waited few months to write this review due to that I thought I will give it enough time to get used to its size. I owe a 1993 Accord that I love to drive, the 2008 is not a fun car to drive. The Gas mileage is good, the acceleration sometime is slow when cold from 1st to 2nd gear. Seats are little on the hard side.

Great car! Big & nimble!

Family outgrew our excellent Mazda3. Settled on 4cyl Accord EX-L manual transmission. Unbelievable fuel economy! Got 500 miles out of 1 tank. Who needs a hybrid when this thing gets 33-35 mpg on the hwy! Car is huge, yet drives 'smaller' than it is. Great steering, clutch & shifter. Better fit and finish than our 2004 Pilot by a long shot! No regrets so far! Rear brake issue was researched prior to purchase and has not been a problem (21,000 miles on the car). Car could use a 6th gear but the shifter action is sublime. I have owned several Hondas including 2 S2000's and this is the best one yet.

Excellent Buy

Does everything well. Sharp looking car at a reasonable price. Getting over 27 mpg in mostly highway use. Steering nice and tight, seats a little stiff but comfortable. Interior is very roomy, and I can sit comfortably in the rear seat at 6'2". Good trunk space, nice finish and materials in both the interior and exterior. Smooth ride, Have not noticed any excessive road noise on the highway as described by other buyers. Plenty of acceleration in the 190 hp version. Typical Honda, does many things well.

Disappointed

I have always been a Honda fan and it was the first car I considered when I downsized from 07 Infiniti M35 (I miss my baby). This car has been a disappointment. Noisy and shaking over 60mph. Sound system is ok. It has lots of room but I just can't get into it. Kinda regretting purchase. Bluetooth won't pair to phone.

It will be gone

This is my first & LAST Honda. The VCM was noticeable soon after purchase and is only getting worse. Yes, I have been to the dealer multiple times and get the standard "normal" or "not noticed" response. The car surges even when on flat roads in cruise. In heavy traffic, it is dangerous. The drivablility is worse than my old cars were 30 years ago. Both front windows rattle as does the rear shelf-- which I padded myself eventually. I guess it was designed to allow even light drizzle to collect on the roof and empty on to the door panel.

I wouldn't buy again

VTC Actuator failed (known issue) under warranty Power lumbar motor broke (400.00) Transmission pauses at cold start before shifting Honda service will not address Brake problems like everyone else. No thanks Honda....go find some other sucker TRADED!!!!

Better than older Accords but worse also.

Not the same as a late 1990s Honda Accord. I do not think this cat will get to 200000 as easily or cheaply as my 1997 Honda Accord sedan 4 cyl/ manual trans car,

Best Car Ever

If your into japanese cars this ones gonna be the top of the list

Very Good Car for middle class sedans

I purchased this car 8 months ago with 40K miles and it is great car. I have driven Accord 03, 06, and this one is 08 - all are good to perfect. I am not sure why some people are giving bad reviews. The last generation Accords use the same moving parts (engine (4 cylinders), transmission, etc.) as in 05, 06, 07. By doing by extensive research many people, that posted reviews here, have some interest in Detroit automakers (Ford, GM). Union may be? That is why the are bashing Honda here to make people to, at least, look at Ford Fusion or Malibu. No question, those cars are great inside BUT drive them for +60K and you will see the difference between Accord ad them. Enough said...

EX-L 6000 miles update (4cyl/5MT)

I traded my 1997 Eclipse Spyder GST convertible (turbo 4 cyl/5MT) for an Accord EX-L sedan (4 cyl/5MT) when I turned 60. Aside from missing the turbo's acceleration, I've preferred the Accord's better mileage, handling and comfort. I averaged 34-35 mpg after 6000 miles (~90% highway driving). Lowest mpg was 29 mpg (~50% local driving with A/C); highest mpg was 40 mpg (driving 60 mph w/o A/C on Midwest highways). This Accord is the only large car I found with upscale comfort/amenities and a good manual transmission. The manual transmission lets me control the car better and achieve higher mileage.

2008 Honda Accord

The 2008 Honda Accord V6 is one of the most annoying cars to drive between the vibration in the steering at speeds above 50 mph and the engine constantly changing the number of cylinders that are firing. In 3 cylinder mode it feels and sounds as if the engine is misfiring. The gas tank sloshes if the tank is above 3/4 full (the baffles do not extend to the top of the inside of the tank to prevent the gas from sloshing around). The XM satellite radio frequently loses signal as you drive down the road. Round noise prevents the radio from being heard well on the highway. If you stop and then turn going uphill, the transmission down shifts violently throwing everyone in the car.

2008 HONDA ACCORD LX-P

Fell in love with the car initially until quality problems showed up - Premature wear of rear brake pads (replaced at 20,000 KM), power steering pump failed, and just recently (09 Aug 10), transmission oil was leaking (dealer found cracked transmission cover). Other issues by comparison - cabin noise, not so good gas mileage.

Great Car