Faults:

Battery had to be replaced.

Two tires replaced.

Front and rear bumper covers replaced.

General Comments:

Handles better than you would expect. While not a sports car, it's predictable and taut.

The 4 cylinder engine is very smooth and power is adequate. Manual gearbox and clutch are the best I have ever used. For a car sold in the US, it's very fuel efficient. Regular servicing has been inexpensive.

Comfortable ride and seats with a decent amount of interior space. Not easy to clean with the cloth version.

Great initial quality, but I have doubts about it's ultimate durability. Sheet metal is thin and susceptible to hail damage and buckling. Bumpers are just plastic covers and are seemingly designed to crack and split. Lots of weak plastic bits on the exterior. Front valance, mudguards and oil pan vulnerable to damage.

It's a reliable friend but I don't see it lasting for 200k.

Faults:

There have been a few niggling rattles.

The driver's control for the front passenger's power window works intermittently at best.

General Comments:

The seats are the most comfortable I've ever sat in in a car.

The leather seems to be of a higher quality than that in other cars in its price range.

Ergonomics are brilliant and controls and tactile responses are generally superb.

The car feels so much more expensive from behind the wheel that it actually is.

Faults:

Scraping noise from sunroof.

Braking vibration at highway speeds.

Premature leather wear on driver's seat.

General Comments:

Car has excellent acceleration, but traction is somewhat limited by front wheel drive layout.

Fuel economy is averaging 25mpg in mostly city driving.

Very comfortable front seats.

Decent handling when equipped with Honda Factory Performance suspension.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Believe me when I say this. I honestly adore this car to death. My 1996 Cutlass Supreme Sedan was a good car, but this car is top notch in every way. To be honest with you, no wonder why the Honda Accord is a great car. It's people like me who will keep them forever. I got the top of the line in the sedan, and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect family sedan, or to buy one as their second vehicle. You will love it like I do.

Faults:

Some difficulty with noise when rolling up windows.

General Comments:

The 2004 Accord EX w/leather is an amazing car. Every aspect of the car has worked the way it is supposed to. Although I haven't been happy with the dealer ship, I have fallen in love with the car.

Initially, I was nervous about buying a car with so many features - more that could break - but I have been extremely happy.

After renting many cars with navigation systems, the Honda system is clearly the easiest to use (some info not easy to find, though).

Faults:

Honda recalled this car 6/2004 for a transmission defect (mfr recall # 04V176000). The vehicle was supposed fixed by Honda when brought in for this recall. The transmission was not replaced. Instead, they updated the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler. Since that date I have brought it in for transmission problems two times and have been told there is no problem. Ever since I purchased it new there has been a scraping sound in 1st gear, the gear shifter when moved to the D postion does not always release the key, and the transmission is not smooth as other Honda's I have owned. Beware of Honda's poor service on this vehicle. 2004 V6 Honda Accords.

General Comments:

The transmission needs to be repaired or replaced.