2003 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Basic transportation imitating luxury and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rattles around the front dashboard and center console. Glove box door replaced at 14,000 miles. Center console door replaced at 15,000 miles. Rattles remain around center console. Dealer wants car left during week to repair. Dealer cannot fix on a Saturday. Dealer refuses a loner car during weekdays to find/repair rattles. I must take a day off work or rent car? I purchased 100,000 mile extended warranty. This is how the dealer repays me!
Transmission recall at 15,000. Dealer installs 2nd gear lubricating mechanism under warranty.
Poor braking at high speeds.
Poor cornering feel at any speed.
General comments?
The car is very quick, comfortable, spacious, safe and economical.
I don't like the cars handling characteristics. It enters and exits corners with poor road feel.
A cassette player is an option when you get a 6 CD changer?
Too much cheap plastic in the enterior.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2004 |