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.

Faults:

Rattle/squeak in the passenger side pillar.

Nothing else.

General Comments:

After driving a Commodore for 5 years I am in love with the Honda! It's a great driver's car and makes driving enjoyable.

The ride is firm with good feel from the suspension. The steering is direct with a great turning circle.

I upgraded my wheels to 17 inch with better tyres, the standard tyres I found too noisy and intrusive noise entered the cabin. On 17 inch wheels the car handles far better. I think also that the car also has improved with a slight lowering of the front suspension. The gap above the tyre in the wheel arch was too big and made the wheels look even smaller. I think the original setup was mainly for headlight height specifications for Australia.

The interior is sophisticated and functional, but the downside could be the amount of fake woodgrain... I chose the dark interior to take the focus of the woodgrain.

My only gripe is the throttle has a lag which can't be changed, makes the cruise control a little jerky when going down slight hills. It also makes it difficult to control the throttle in first gear... you can't get a smooth ride.

The cost of PULP going up makes filling the tank a little expensive at the moment.

All in all though it's a great looking well built car, looking forward to the turbo model!