Used 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4cyl 5-speed manual
carlostnc65, Ridgeland, SC, 08/22/2014
Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
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
The Biggest Mistake of my Life
mostinfamous3, Washington, DC, 08/13/2012
Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
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
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EX-L 6000 miles update (4cyl/5MT)
Hannibal Mike, 08/08/2008
Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Better than older Accords but worse also.
Ron Gaskin, Shakopee, MN, 05/15/2016
Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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,
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Great car! Big & nimble!
Seattle, 08/30/2010
Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.