Faults:
DPF light on, would not go out after many attempts at a "re-gen"; replacement at nearly £1000 !!
Usual consumables - brakes, suspension parts, etc.
I keep the car serviced on time by a reputable local garage at reasonable cost, though some parts have been expensive. Cosmetically no rust or marks, very good for a car at 10 years old now. I wash and wax it regularly. Interior leather has seen better days though and is tearing on the driver's bolster right side, but this is typical of leather at this age and mileage.
General Comments:
The modern Accord in the UK is a very nice car. My Type S model has nearly 180 BHP and is very fast for a diesel, I love driving this car. Only downside is it really struggles to get 50 miles per gallon, which for a modern diesel is poor, but with the performance it is well worth it.
Outside mine is steel silver and looks the part with the original alloy wheels. Inside the black leather interior is very comfortable and stunning to look at; feels fresh even after all this time. I hate the climate and radio controls however - big stupid buttons in the center console muddled with smaller buttons; very un-intuitive, but this is common of most cars from 2005 onwards.
Very fun to drive. The 2.2 diesel is a belter, gearbox feels smooth. Not normally a car to get excited about, but it is a very composed automobile for a family/executive saloon. If I'm being really picky, the handling does not quite give the feedback you would always like, but I don't always drive fast, I like cruising in it on motorways and country roads. The Type S with the more powerful engines is definitely the one to go for.
The car has all the modern electronic items you would expect, though the sat nav is very outdated, but easy to update. Overall I would recommend this car, they are a little expensive to buy, and the repairs can get very expensive, but again this is typical of modern diesels with their DPF's, injectors, and so on. Buy a looked after example and enjoy it as something a little different from your Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia or whatever.
8th Oct 2025, 19:50
I had virtually the same experience with the same car. The Accord is underrated. A rare sight on UK roads, but I don't know why, it is easily better than the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia, and most if not all others in this class.