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Nice car ...
mikes2012honda, 11/25/2012
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
...plagued with a high-speed front end shimmy. Our 2012 SE automatic runs and drives great at any speed except between 60-70mph (and above) ...the interstate cruising range. At 3500 miles our car went to the dealer to remedy a healthy 65mph shimmy but to no avail; it's going back again. Before you buy this car, check out the large number of '11 and '12 model year owners who are battling with Honda trying to get their cars to quit shimmying at freeway speeds. Check here on Edmunds ...there's a bunch ...and do an online search. I am hoping our car can be fixed. With the shimmy, the "fun to drive" quotient takes a big hit.
the best car!
cc-money, 12/22/2017
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
the honda accord is one of the best cars I have ever owned. I have the 2012 EX-L V6 with NAVI. the V6 is a very snappy engine! I definitely recommend this engine!!!!!!! it gets you on the highway fast!. I know people make you think the seats are absolutely horrible, but they aren't. I could drive 12 hours without any problems. this car is awesome and so reliable!!!!!!! you definitely get what you pay for!!!!!!! We havent had any problems with it besides a check engine light and faulty sensor. (only a 100 dollar fix) the handleing is awesome! it is so responsive, it practically drives itself! a very sporty car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope you find this helpful!
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Excellent car!
cruncherblock, 11/11/2011
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
42 of 44 people found this review helpful
Honda has become what Volvo used to be. A solid dependable, long lasting car. The Edmunds review is totally off base when it says that the Altima is more fun to drive. I had a 2008 prior to this and it handled awefully. The dash board looked like a used tire, and it felt like you were sitting in the bottom of an aluminum boat. There was nothing sporty about the way the car performed other than acceleration (just don't try to drive it in the rain, no traction due to the CVT transaxle) This car might not be stocked with options like the Hyundai's and Kia's, but what it lacks in options, it makes up in a ride and driving experience that the knock-off Kia and Hyundai cars will never know.
Great Car but not Perfect
Antonio M., 02/06/2019
2012 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
Car has great gas mileage and power. However, on the freeway it may not respond quick enough when trying to pass another car. Slight throttle response delay. Typical for cable less throttle bodies. Sometimes at highway speed you may not get lower gear to kick in for a strong punch in acceleration. Mind you the car is an automatic five speed v6. I do love it when the car is in the right gear and accelerates powerfully. Car has VCM (cylinder deactivation) which causes it to hesitate/slight buckle when on and off VCM. I did however buy a VCM disabler (muzzler as it is called) for about $80 and VCM is practically eliminated. This also drastically reduces the so called "burning" oil that some people talk about. Also allows the car to run on 6 cylinders full time. Much more fun to drive around town and freeway. Feels torquey. Minor things you'll notice as problematic are some of the lights on the radio console have stopped working (youtube for fix), outside passenger and driver weather strips have cracked and broken off ($70 ebay fix) and replaced spark plug coils (Autozone $200 plus new iridium plugs and car runs much better now). Other than these things the car has been a pleasure to drive. Had decided to trade it in but realized it wasn't worth it. Will keep as long as I can. Car has 91,000 miles. Overall love the car.
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172,000 carefree miles, then protected my daughter
C Curtis, 05/07/2018
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought my Honda brand new, and proceeded to drive 100 miles each day for the next five years. It was a comfortable and reliable ride, but the road noise was a little noticeable. At 169,000 miles, I gave the car to my 17-year old daughter. It performed well for her, and we intended to keep the car until she finished college. But, someone turned left in front of her and totaled the car. But, my daughter was unhurt. You can't say much better about a car.
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Best Car for the Value
gooddriver, 11/12/2011
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
After careful consideration, I ended up with an 2012 Accord SE. I had a 2006 SE which I hand it to my teenager. The new SE is even better and with more standard options, like heated leather seats and power seat. I compared this car to 2012 Camry, and Acura TL., okay TL is not in the same class, but there is nothing less that SE offers for substantially less price, and you don't have to worry about a timing belt that the TL (and all 6 cyl. Hondas have). The new SE has plenty of power, nice tight ride, beautiful and logically layout dash, and controls. I just finished the first tank of gas, and got about 30 MPG, in combined driving, same as my 2006. So, the SE is the best choice I say.
Five Month Update
zville46077, 02/23/2012
2012 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Still running great. No problems. Have 5k miles now. Glad we bought it. Still only 25 mpg though - kind of dissapointed with gas mileage. Have gotten use to firm seats. Haven't had it on a long road trip yet.
my black accord
christosd, 10/11/2014
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have the 2012 accord SE for 2 years . I lease it after my 2002 Mercedes c class took water in the engine in a rain storm and was total. the car is very good for me . it doesn't drive like Mercedes but I was not expecting that . so far zero problems . it is roomy and easy to drive . very good visibility from all sides . very good for driving in long trips . I have no problem with the drivers seat but my wife said that the passenger seat is not as comfortable so she use a special seat pillow. I do about 31 mpg in long trips but incite city driving mpg is not very good average about 15mpg
Horrible driver's seat
mickrickbob, 09/28/2012
2012 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love everything about this car...except the driver's seat. I have had this car for 6 months now and I am in terrible pain because of the seat. My job requires me to commute 1hr each day and I never look forward to this because I know how much pain I will be in when I get out of my car. I'm not sure if the problem is the seat itself or the headrest. Because the headrest is on an angle, I find myself hunched over when I put my head back. I really wish Honda could find a solution to this problem because that is the only bad thing about this car.
2012 Honda Accord SE 4 Dr
palmblue, 04/09/2014
2012 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I love this car and have had it more than a year. I see other complaint like the seats but you can push the button for the lumbar to go all the way back so you dont feel and it is fine. I have driven for 5 hour trips and I am fine in this car and comfortable more than other cars I have driven and same with my wife. I also like the road feel of the car so it truly is a drivers car with great handling and responsiveness. The car is a sleeper and the vtech ready to unleash its inner beast anytime you have need for the extra punch and nice exhaust sounds. Honda's are just all around great cars and no issues and I drive rough and still cant break it.