2005 Honda Accord EX review from Mexico
"Trendy, reliable and very inexpensive to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
I had never owned a Honda before. Until I won an accord in a draw! That is how I got into Hondas.
The interiors and exteriors are very well built. The inside is very very roomy, it has a nice design. Leather is of high quality and white exterior paint shines a lot under the sun.
Sadly I will sell it because, financially speaking, I am absorbing the depreciation of owning such a new car.
Value will go down to 60% to 50% in the first two years of any new car. Is now already 30% down from invoice value.
I am thirty one years young, and if I were in different circumstances, I would definitely keep this car.
The accord is very pleasant to drive, is a gasoline saver, passengers seat comfortably, and it has a very spacious trunk.
A month ago, I took her to the 5k service, and paid $52USD for everything.
For the most complete insurance policy available in Mexico paid only $600USD/year. This talks about the incredibly low maintenance costs for owning an accord.
As I said, had not I have other financial obligations I would definitely keep the car for years and years.
I will buy one in a year or so. But will look for one three to four years old to minimize depreciation costs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4cil. VTec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 7500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Ka |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2006 |




