2003 Honda Accord EX V6 review from North America
"Overall, great car with performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
6 Pack CD changer was replaced under warranty twice. Dealer was good with giving me a loaner car while it was being fixed. The CD player kept spitting out my burnt CD's and still acts funny sometimes on longer trips.
Brakes went at 30 K. Dealer replaced front pads and rotors at no charge. Not typical for Honda brakes to go that quickly. Recently had the brakes done again at 75 K. This is a problem with every new car, I think.
Michelin tires were replaced at 80 K and I have Yokohoma VS4's now. It is night and day. Yokohama's are amazing.
General comments?
Overall, the Accord V6 is a great car. I test drove Nissan Maxima, Altima, and BMW 325 and hated all three. The Accord provides a very quiet drive, and the cabin is very rich looking. I have the heated leather seats and it is very nice. Performance with the 6 is great on the highway, but not as great from start. Little sluggish. I feel very safe in this vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Venture |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2007 |