2003 Honda Accord Executive review from UK and Ireland

Roof lining replaced

Off-center steering

Rattle/clicking sound from dash

Alarm fault (recall)

Engine breather unit (recall)

Windscreen washer jets fault.

I think as an overall package, the Accord is the best in the class.

Price/Spec

The Accord prices have jumped up quite a bit, this one will cost around £21000 new. But you get an amazing list of equipment including.

Leather/electric/heated seats

Dual zone climate control

8 speaker/ 6 CD changer

17" alloys.

Drive/Performance/Looks

Really quiet on all roads and cruises effortlessly on the motorway.

The 5 speed auto gearbox and super light steering makes it so easy to drive in all conditions.

I was really surprised with the responsiveness of the auto box, so much smoother and powerful than previous versions of the Accord.

The Accord also looks mean and aggressive from the front, with an EVO style grille. The rest of the body looks smooth and elegant.

Economy

The book says the Accord gives around 35 mpg which is not bad for this class of car. Insurance is reasonable, I paid around £300. Service interval is 12500 miles and you get a 3 year warranty.

Interior

Great seats, very roomy, much larger than the previous version.

Passengers will be comfortable on long

journeys.

Big boot, plenty of storage.

Interior trim seems to be really well put together.

For what you get, I think the Accord is a great buy for comfortable, reliable family car.