Should You Buy a HONDA ACCORD? (Test Drive & Review MK8 2.2 iDTEC Auto EX)
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I've owned this gen Accord for over 4 years. Bought it with 58k miles, sold with 140k. I haven't had a single issue with this car, just regular maintenance. 2.0 petrol was not a rocket but it sure was the most reliable car I ever owned. I regret selling it.
I bought a 2001 type v, 80k sold it at 180k, worse mistake I've ever made was to sell it.
scotty Kilmer on his youtube says so Honda or Toyota
@@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415Scotty Killer says a lot of things.
how is it in terms of interior quality? because I've heard complaints since these cars were built in the crisis era and the quality was probably not the best
@apollo8017 mine was built in Japan in 2010 and the interior quality was very good. No sqeaks or rattles and felt pretty solid and built to last. Haven't driven other accords so I can only give you my impression.
Many many years ago I had a Range Rover and left for a trip to Europe from Edinburgh. Never got further than Doncaster where the transfer box gave up. The AA returned me home and I borrowed my mother's Honda Accord. Drove all around Europe and back. Great car. And a great mum for giving me her car :)
The thinking man's car. Great value. Great reliability. Conservative styling, classy. Doesn't shout.
I was given one of these as a rental for a road trip in the USA in 2009. I had the idea that Accords were bland and boring. However I really enjoyed that car. It did everything well and like all good cars the longer you drove it the more you liked it. I never thought we would get to a point like now where we look back at cars like this from 2009 and realise with a sinking feeling that that era was a high point of great cars that were relatively affordable.
American Honda accords from this generation and the generation before this one were different to the European Honda accords
The american version of the accord is vastly different to the European/japanese version shown in this video
To those saying the american accord is different, yes it was but they had the Acura TSX which is basically a Honda, same as our mk7 and mk8
@@anthonybelton-ford3124 yeah the European Accord is an Acura TSX or vice versa
@@Gordon.. I must live in one too... I agree with him.
I have a Honda Accord from 2006 with 211k miles on it and it runs like brand new. It has the 2.0 liter petrol engine, haven’t had a single problem with it! It really is a great car!
2 ltr petrol 😅 you must be paying plenty road tax
I'm gutted I bought a 2003 with 85k miles. Got rear ended at 97k I was hoping to do that many miles in it! Totally write off unfortunately
With my liking for Japanese reliability I have owned three Accords along with2 Mazdas , 2 Mitsubishis and 2 Suzukis over the last 40 years.
You are one of the very few reviewers in the UK who give them the credit they deserve and even if you wouldn’t buy one yourself you give good advice to people needing reliable motoring. I don’t get the British love of European cars which don’t compete on reliability and here in New Zealand they are much pricier than the Japanese equivalent.
As I have said previously this is by far the best car review site on you Tube.
People here are badge snobs unfortunately. They'll buy a much worse more problematic car and still complain when it fails.
Japanese cars are pretty common though and there's a huge JDM scene. I myself run a 22yo Toyota Crown Athlete VX and its by far the best car I've owned and has never let me down in 3 years
I own this car since 2012 just wagon. I can confirm its great all rounder, very good for highways I have done thousands of miiles and absolutely no issues at all. Japanese quality at its best here. I do recommend anybody who is interested to buy this car. Unique look, great features, reliable and comfortable. Great review, thanks.
I love your honest, no nonsense assessment of cars. So good.
I always loved the styling of this generation of Honda Accord. It's not surprising that it could be mistaken for a luxury car - this particular model was marketed as an Acura TSX in the US, so it was designed to compete with the likes of the BMW 3 Series or Lexus IS rather than your average Mondeo or Insignia.
Yep, it's a shame that Acura or even Honda for that matter has little to no presence in the UK considering the success that Lexus has found lately.
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Loved my Accord ES. Bought in 1999, traded in 2011 and never had any trouble. Good to see this version featured.
I have a USA '14 Accord. Totally different car. Great car, 212,000 miles (340,000 km). 2.4 liter is the smallest engine here. I have a very rare for the U.S., a 6 speed manual. Buttons are good, touch screens are dangerous!
Always a good, reliable, comfortable, nice car. Good review as well, Matt. Thankyou
Had two of these as company cars and loved them both.
Always loved the Accord.. right from 1st Gen.. great looking cars.. And you can get some great engine options ..
Yeah, great car. Slightly left-field as well in the UK. I’d definitely drive around in one, especially the estate in that nice grey colour with silver door handles. I think they look classy without being over the top. Great video, thanks!
Wow, I drove a 2004 diesel Accord exc for years and while its not the exact same car as you have there it was very similar and I’m blown away by how accurate your review is. I spend over a year looking in both the UK and Ireland for a clean low mileage, 13 or 14 reg model, exc spec. Had no joy and had to settle for a Mazda in the end.
I test drove one of these when they were brand new, just out of interest. They are absolutely brilliant cars. They handled well, and it has the best feeling manual gearbox I've driven. I couldn't afford one at the time, but if I could, I would have seriously considered it.
Always liked these! I have the previous gen 2.4 manual ex, 158k mileage.
Just ordered the Civic EHEV in blue, Advance trim. Vey impressed comfortable, great handling and performance. Between 50 to 60mpg and a lot of toys. Currently own a FK8, never had a problem in four years and 46000 miles. Only paid for 2 tyres, rear pads and wiper blades. Always owned Honda reliable with great engineering, the Accord also fits in that category. Oh and buttons are very good which Honda still incorporate for the most important functions, unlike some manufacturers.
My current car is a 2007 (the previous version) Accord Tourer with close to 180k miles that I bought as a temporary car 7 months back. It was between this and an Alfa 159 that I really liked but which had even higher mileage. The old Accord is a bit of a beater but still runs like clockwork and now I have to look hard for a worthy replacement. Find it somehow endearing when driven hard!
Love an old Honda. I used to run a 2008 7th gen Accord estate when landscaping my house and building outbuildings. Amazing workhorse, and solid as a rock! Great boot and loads of comfort. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another! Top reviewing again Matt! 👌
Amen to that. I even transported a canoe INSIDE the estate version once, for my sister as a one off trip down the M6 as it wasn’t worth shelling out for a roof rack. Tardis-like inside, so perfect as a pseudo-van for an amateur landscaper 👍
Always liked these. Just solid and dependable. It's a shame that honda have gone down the route of limited models.
Great video matt 👍 a nice looking motor and a sensible plodder with Japanese reliability keep the videos coming matt 👍 😀
Why is this channel so addictive .... think it's the non shouty hyper edited ,informative but not boring presentation ... and the fact the cars are actual cars you can go out and buy . On another note , I often see cars for sale here in Spain that are RHD and therefore really cheap ...they're usually pretty juicy cars like jags and big mercs that ex pats come over and sell off here and because they're right hand drive nobody wants them so they sell for half nothing , are there LHD cars in the UK that are cheap for the same reason and is it worth all the hassle and cost to actually bring a car over from the UK to Spain if it's LHD always been curious .
You’re right about Spain but LHD cars here aren’t cheap. They fetch a premium because they have good export potential
Here I go again! Nearly every time I watch your videos I find myself looking up websites selling second hand cars. This time I might just buy one. Great review.
Another good honest review Matt. I had a 59 plate 2.2 iDTec EX model for 4 years and it was a bloody good car. Stock sound system was pretty impressive. Would drive around for weeks and rarely encountered another. Honda never really advertised the car which was a shame given the high profile launch ad the previous gen got (the cog advert). Towards the end of my time of ownership the DPF starting giving me problems. First and only time I had a diesel. I think the shape has aged nicely. Always fancied a 2.4 EX tourer but oh so rare.
I have seen 2 of them over the Years for sale...it gets rudicoulus rare if you want the 8gen tourer as manual and the 2.4 petrol....3month ago i got a 2.2 idtec and love it.
Really enjoying the content on the channel, would like to see a 2018 Toyota Avensis featured sometime the end of that model car . 👍👍
I’ve had the civic with the same engine. Bought it in Stockport 4 years ago and it’s not cost me a penny but is well serviced.Also it does 53mpg on a run and 40mpg in town.These engines are the best but think it’s strained in the Accord. Thanks for a great year of auto👍
Nice one Matt love this Honda Accord I think it's a great car comfortable stylish good mileage good on long journeys.
Yes I would definitely buy one of these cars
Kevin
bloody telepathic you! I was looking at these this lunch time.
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This car actually doesn’t come with all the toys, there was one extra optional that was pretty amazing for 2009: active lane keep assist with radar cruise control. I had one, and it’s amazing how well the car kept inside a lane on the motorway, all by itself!
I currently have one that has it too, I'm very happy about it because I drive a lot on the Autobahn
I have the predecessor, a 2006 Honda Accord 2.4 petrol and it not only goes like a rocket, it has Lane Keep Assist as well as the Adaptive Cruise Control and I fitted a reverse camera AND Auto Folding Mirrors (fold on the key). I love these cars, my previous car was a 2002 Honda Accord and I had that for 13 years. I would have kept that one as well if I had the space for two cars.
Always wanted an Accord when I was younger so nice to see this
Great informative video again Matt. I would be interested in your views on testing a Honda Legend. I have a 2006 version and really like. I touch of luxury with Japanese reliability and all the bells and whistles.
My dad has a 2010 2.0 petrol. I loved driving it when I got the chance. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up buying my own Accord (the newer 2015 shape). It will take a lot to get me to part with it. Great cars!
Love every generation of the accord hugely underatted car 👍
We get that vehicle in America too. Just without a diesel option. And here, that model is an Acura TL. We do get _a_ Honda Accord. Just a slightly bigger and different vehicle with a much softer suspension. But thankfully with the same level of Honda reliability. Unfortunately Matt, my fellow Americans also prefer Crossovers. Yup, no imagination. Just an appliance to be used as such. Though ironically when folks on this side of the ocean hit hard times, they cut back on Laundromat visits; but not on Car Wash visits. Found that out from a Business man who owns both types of businesses .
Lovely car, Accords have always been among my favourites.
Love Accords. Classy, fairly bullet proof and good looking. What's not to like?
I have a 2005 CL9 I bought last year. Before this I had a 2016 Baleno. This 18 YO car drives, and handles way better than so many newer cars I’ve driven. Also, all of the buttons work! After getting one you’ll feel that you’ve made the right choice.
Had 2 Honda civics over the years, shockingly overlooked cars, especially for reliability. In 6 years the biggest thing that went wrong was a headlight bulb had gone. I've moved on to a Mercedes C class coupe and although I like it, I'm a little bit gutted I still don't have my first civic on the drive
I ran a Type-S diesel saloon with the 6-speed manual for a couple of years: fantastic torque (380Nm) and lovely gearchange, crisp handling and well finished. Narrow power band and dated dashboard design even ten years ago the only downsides. I only sold it as I needed an estate for a house move project.
Good morning mat ,a friend of mine has one of these he's had it for some time now with on problems at all that I know of .and as you say in your video it well worth the money, and well screwed together. Cheers Phil
Excellent review of what is a good looking car still & not looking like another boring suv🙄love these type of review 👌
Have had 3 accords from 4th gen upwards and all were very reliable
Used to own a 2.2 CDTi model and I am regretting the sale of it. It also surprised me that you were driving over Mellor into New Mills didn’t expect to see my home town on a car review 😂👍🏻
I have one with the 2 litre engine and a manual gearbox. Since it’s not a powerful car that means you can drive it hard without driving fast, something the car takes well to. The engine and gearbox work really well together, and the wishbone suspension up front and multilink in the rear makes it go around corners well indeed.
The biggest downside to the car for me is the steering feel though, but my previous car was a BMW E46 with great steering.
It’s been reliable except a module in one of the front doors that was faulty that made the power window and mirror electronics not work on that door, and the trunk popper needed to be replaced once. So far I’ve had it for almost 2 years and 30’000 kilometres, and not planning to replace it.
Very good choice, reliable, classy with out being shouty like the usual german alternatives. Nice one Matt
Great review Matt, thanks! I like the Accord; it ticks a lot of boxes. I'd love to see a review of a late high spec Mondeo so if ever you get one, please oblige! Thanks in advance.
I thought the best version of the old Accord was actually the 620 Rover with the Honda engine. They were a very enjoyable car to drive. Also I'm some markets Honda sell a 3litre V6 that does 0-60 in under 6 seconds. A very underated car.
yep i had 620 Rover in the 90s brand new with Honda engine. a bit of a "granddad car" but ran perfectly and handled great. got rid of it in favour of a Ford mondeo. what a mistake 😞
Such a shame they stopped making the accord, fantastic cars (and the Legend) really good quality! Loving the diversity of the content.
They are still made but not sold in Europe.
In Australia they were called the 'Accord Euro', to differ it from the regular accord shape. These and the Honda Legend were the only Hondas that were made in Japan, all else (for Aus) comes from a factory in Thailand. We only got the 2.4 petrol. I always thought they were a great car, especially the top spec (sunroof, navi and leather trim). A low mileage example will have much life left on it. If I was in the market for a reliable comfortable car, this would be it.
I had a 7th gen 2.2 and I got it up to 200k and the only thing I ever did was replace the clutch and flywheel. I never serviced it it’s got driven into the ground but it was an awesome car - love a Honda
My Mum used want nothing but Hondas. She had 2 Accords in the 80’s and as they got bigger (and she got older) see switched the Civic. Hondas reputation for reliability is right up there and their cars are generally more fun to drive than you’d expect from the staid looks.
It’s no surprise your review was so short.
Another great video.
Can I suggest you try out the Mazda 6, particularly those from 2015 onwards. They’re often overlooked much like the Accord and are much better looking.
Just avoid the diesel engines. Terrible. Petrol are fine though.
@@countryside_guy yeah, I’ve heard they can be troublesome if used mainly on short journeys. My 2.2 175 was trouble free for the 3 years I had it, as was the CX-5 2.2d we had around the same time.
Honda and Mazda are the brands of choice. Toyotas might be super reliable but a bit boring.
@@countryside_guy good to know, I have a Mazda 6 2.0 petrol and not much to complain 11 years later, except, is ten years with the same car
@@marvinsamuels1237 I’d expect a brand new car kept only for 3 years to be trouble free
I have 2009 2.4 with 204,000 km, runs like brand new. 🤟🏼
I sold new Hondas in Canada during the 90s and Accord was the No1 import….bullet proof cars with 3 models of Specification for easy choice ie LX, EX and EXR ??
Great vid 👍
Heard about the problems with transmission, is that so with an Accord from 2004?
Love your work 👍
Definitely, have one 10plate 150k just drove it to Poland to get refreshed, fantastic car.
Very valid point, why these and standard saloon cars in general are basically overlooked these days, in favour of an SUV that has less room, worse handling , poorer fuel consumption and costs more in the first place.
I had this gen of accord , 2.2 idtec es gt, I did 90,000 miles in 2 years, although I had a problem with the cat system and regen mode, it went into limp mode and stranded me at Taunton with it needing a new cat system which was luckily under warranty but a 2.5k replacement cost. Lovely car to drive.
Japanese cars are always a safe bet. That Accord looks really nice
I got the 2.0 petrol version totally bullet proof and yes l highly recommend this car.
Had a 1977 Accord and it was a lovely looking car and so reliable!
I had a 2003 'sport' 2.0 petrol, it's the only Japanese car I have owned in 40 yrs driving. It's was totally reliable except the cd player, it was on 90k + when I sold it and it's value held up quite well too.
I agree Matt..I would go as far as saying they are best used in their class for the money.2.0 Petrol's are bomb proof.
I came so very close to buying a 2.0 Petrol Gen 8 Accord earlier this year, but bought a Lexus IS300h instead which l love, but still think that the Accord is a fantastic car
Beautiful timeless car for daily purpose👌🏆
Great review as always 👍 amazing how Honda addressed the Timing chain problem and yet BMW 5 and 3 series still have the same expensive bullshit problem since 2006,,, I edited the bad language
Hi have 2013 honda accord 2.4 wagon very underated.coming from history of BMWs this car super reliable it has never broken in the 5years I have it. I would definitely recommend it
Couldn’t agree more Matt, I’m no real fan of the Nissan qashqai or even worse the juke! That accord will go above and beyond at such great value.
Super reliable cars. I’ve had two 7th gen 2.4 petrolatum with the manual box and they are fantastic!!
Almost bought one of these. 2012 facelift model. It is an amazing car, drove a diesel version which was a bit noisy but was great. Ended up with a more expensive 5 series which I sold after a year, it had a squeaky dashboard and was costing a fortune in regular maintenance. Currently drive an old avensis banger which I’ve had 4 years and is fucked. I keep looking at they civic you have in stock for just over 4 grand.
I always start by liking your videos, so I don't forget......I know you're good for it
Thank you
You always manage to mention the Nissan Qashqai in every video 😂😂 good job Mr. Goodwin
I had 3 Hondas, 1 civic petrol 1.4, 1 Accord petrol 2.0, 1 Accord diesel 2.2. All of them have been the most reliable cars that I have ever driven. I loved their practicality and built quality too. I now own a Toyota but currently looking to sell it and get a civic diesel or Accord diesel. Honda is my favourite make of any car and its sad to see it going from UK market(:
The British people in general like to buy snobbish German cars.. that’s why the real deal companies like the Honda are moving out.. I have 2009 Estate version ex and it runs great!
The most reliable car for the last 20 years!!!
Controls: like there has been an explosion in a button factory. You have some wonderful turns of phrase this made me laugh out loud.
😂 it’s true
Nice to see a Honda on the Channel, Lovely cars to drive, came close to buying a petrol one last month, but found it poorly equipped in ESGT trim, eventually bought a Lexus is 250 F Sport for the same price , as recommended by yourself 👍
Yeah the Lexus is even better
I found the IS to be much smaller inside though, rear passenger room is awful
Good review Matt I agree very good cheap sec hand buy
Straight to Autotrader every time I watch! 😆👍
Great cars those Accords, cheers Matt.
Awesome one! Honda was always going to be a reliable car I mean even their motorcycles are just as reliable.
I reckon it’s great buy 🙏🏾
Well that made me a fan of the Accord...i love it.
Thanks Matt for reminding me of the first ever Japanese car I actually enjoyed driving both short and long range journeys and once on a day out, decided to drive down to my cousins in Livingstone, Scotland in horrendous weather conditions and it did it in remarkable fashion. And yes I had the ES version and them buttons to start with were a nightmare but by the time I swopped it for another BMW 3 series I actually missed my Accord. If I get my license back from DVLA I might go for one of these with the auto-box?
License DVLA?
What did you do to loose your license?
@@jdmguy44 Cataracts in both eyes.
It’s the car you never realised you wanted until you found yourself lucky enough to be in one!
Great review as always Matt 👍
Great cars, but the VTEC petrol are the ones to have in my opinion. They're smooth, ultra reliable. My Dad had an 2003 Accord from new and it was bullet proof - only a handful of consumables in the 17 years he had it.
I picked up a quite scruffy 2009 EX as a runner 2 years ago, I’ve recently looking to change to a German brand waggon and I’m hard pushed to find anything without spending a fortune with the same spec. Great car.
Saw a lot of these when I lived in Argentina- they were quite sought after by the Argentine, white-collar middle class. I can see why; discreet, comfortable and decent handling. Always liked the Accord, particularly the wagon from previous gen to this, which is gargantuan. Shame cars like this are becoming a rare sight in the UK now...
Loved my 200,000 mile Honda .. another good video
I had a type S 2.2 diesel 177 bhp, and I’ve had a lots of cars, these accords are best in class, how anybody could buy shit like ford mondeos or vauxhall vectras/ insignia before them knows zilch about cars, Matt your the only U.K. reviewer who gives Japanese cars a fair crack of the whip.
Great car! Currently own an 8th gen tourer. Bought it on 194k, currently on 206k. Only needed track rod ends thus far aside from the usual tyres and service.
Scrubs up well for a 14 year old car
Would love to see a review of Accord's bigger brother, the Legend. Hope it will come some day.
I've had a 2010 top spec accord tourer for 8 years, it had 100k the day I bought it and never had anything go wrong with it except the drivers window mechanism, best car I've owned!
Matt mate! You are delivering 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks
Simply speaking, a good value for money car 👍
Great narration.
I've always liked these, good solid cars.
Had a 57reg Tourer (2.0 petrol)from new for 13 years. Nearly 200,000 miles by the time i chopped it in and the only part replaced was a sensor (about £80 iirc). Apart from that just brakes, tyres, service etc. In the end the electrics started playing up, only mnor stuff (rear wiper had a mind of its own etc) but I had to let it go. I'd never owned a car for more than 3 years before that and it broke my heart to get rid.
Hard to beat a Honda
Best and most reliable car ever made.. got the ex tourer with all the extras, superb..
The car has aged really well for being such an old car. I doubt a German car from 2009 would operate this well 13 years later. That is the true benefit of owning a Japanese car. It might not be as luxurious or stylish, but you can't complain about a 2009 car where every single button and feature works. That's pretty incredible. The interior of this one looks really well preserved and I think it's great for a first car or an unfussy A-B car
My passat 3.6 is an 08 car and is still totally reliable. Like Matt says, if you look after them, the make is not as important as you might think. I think honda and skoda are pretty damn reliable though, being very well put together.
I don't do big miles and at the first sign of an issue I jump on it and keep on top of it. If you run an old car it pays to do that.
My BMW 525i E60 is from 2009, and every button and feature still works.
@@allosaurusfragilis7782engine management light not on?? Thought they were a perm feature for most of these??😂 just messing! Long may the reliability continue!!
@@originalkk882 Same for my BMW 118d from 2006! Sometimes it really does depend on how well you take care of your car.
If you take care of a German car It might last as long, but by spending 10 times as much as a Japanese car.
I love my petrol mk7 accord ex, has everything I'll ever need. Less than 25 for sale in the entire UK. Finding parts is getting harder unfortunately.