I review my Dad's Honda Accord. Would I own one?
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- In this video I test drive and review my Dads beloved Honda Accord.
Its a 2013 2.2 Diesel with a 6 speed Manual Gearbox.
My Dad loves them, he has even had three of them!
So i thought i better get behind the wheel and see what all the fuss is about and ask my self Would i own one???
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I've had several of earlier ones,and not one ever gave me trouble...forget the Germans,these are fantastic
Yes I haven't herd of many bad stories of people owing these cars. A used car that is reliable. Shame Honda don't supply them to the UK any more
@@spottedmotors the SUVs are taking over 😏
Yep, owned several German cars in my past, 13 bmw's(e36 m3, z3 etc.), 6 ford's(Sierra Cosworth, xr4i 4x4), 2 Opel's... each and everyone of those sucked and had a lot of problem or some problems, expensive to keep / fix.. bought my first Honda 4 years ago and never going back to German's.
4 years of Honda and 0 problems, just normal maintenance.
@@noppa82 what engine?
@@micara981 civic sedan 2008, 1.8 r18a2 140hp, also i am 2m tall(6'7) and that civic has more room for driver than many bigger cars. 👍(oh and all my country Hondas are made in Japan, i know that is big thing also with the quality)
I’ve had mine 12 years and never skipped a beat. Best car I have ever had
My Dad would 2nd that. Never had a problem apart from routine maintenance
I previously owned a BMW E90 and I have to say that after going with Honda I probably never go back to BMW again. The BMW was nice and all but the maintenance expenses were just not worth it.
Thanks alot for the comment. Very interesting comment too. Thanks alot for sharing your thoughts. My friend had a E90 and had lots of electrical issues. Was in and out the garage alot !!
I had exactly the same experience, BMW parts prices are way too high and they have more electrical problems than the Hondas.
I have civic 2.2 C-TDI from January. And my plan is to keep that car for as much as I can. It is going to hit 320kkm next week for sure, despite of injectors being faulty which will be replaced very soon it is a hell of a good car. Not so comfy as its a civic, but that does not bother me as i am young guy (my first car was citroen xantia which was flying carpet :D). Engine does not take a gram of oil after 7000km its smooth despite injectors being worn out. But it suits me well. Small and agile with good diesel engine 90% driven on highway as i am commuting to work. After sorting out all mechanical aspects I want to give last visual touches an make it usable for years :D
Fantastic comments. Thanks so much for sharing
I have three 2 accords and 1 FRV all 2.2 ictdi. Never broke down and all still in executive condition. What a car.
Thanks for comment. Great cars with a great engine. Thanks for sharing
Most reliable Honda ever made! I know a taxi driver who has over 600000 kilometers on the same model honda accord.
Wow. That's amazing Milage
Great car great review.I am big Honda fan.Not driving one now,but owned 2 Hondas.Accord and CRV.together 7 years never let me down!!!!
Thanks for watching and for comment!! They are fantastic cars. And do hold a great reputation for being super reliable!
I have a 2012 model exactly same colour outside and inside as well !!! Best car I ever had!!! Nice video!!! All the best
Thanks for watching and for commenting. Great cars !! Getting lots of good feedback
I own a 2.4 tourer , its been faultless in the over 3 years I have had it . Decent fuel economy from the big petrol engine , loves revs to 7000 rpm , mine has beige leather which improves the interior , brightens it up . Easily the best , most reliable car I have owned , will not be parting with it . Lloyd vehicle consulting has done a recent review of my car .
Thanks alot for the comment. I'd go for a 2.4 if I were to buy one. Sounds like a fantastic around car. I'll check that out too. Great cheers
Here in the USA, I own a 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon with the 2.4 motor, and it's an excellent daily driver with top notch build quality.
Mpg is only about 30 for those though right? That puts me off tbh as I'm doing 12-15k a year.
@ln5747 for the 2.2 Diesel it's alot more than 30
@@spottedmotors yea it was in response to the poster above who said the petrol gets decent fuel economy. I think the diesel auto gets about 38-40mpg according to Honest John Real Mpg, but the petrol about 28-32, which is too low for me.
I had an older model and it was probably the best car I owned, up there with 80s Mercedes for quality. Considering how cheap and old it was it was reliable. The switch gear made lovely clicks. The only thing that started to go wrong was the cruise control but that was pre-electronic so not suprising. The sun-roof design was clever, it could be left open even in the rain for ventilation and the water would magically drain out. The seats were super comfy, the handling was great, it felt safe and planted at 120mph (autobahn). Have now got a civic which is a step down, it's better on fuel and more practical but not as comfy or solid feeling. Also the Civic had to be a manual as the automated manual is really bad! The Accords have proper slushbox autos. These newer Accords dont seem that cheap 2nd hand though, I think people are sticking with them as Honda don't import them anymore.
Thanks so much for your comments. Really nice to hear other people's experience with the Accord.
My Dad is thinking of his next car being a Civic... ill pass on your thoughts on the Civic.
Cheers Spottedmotors
@@spottedmotorsGreat review! But just for the record, listening how excited you were to count the options,I had to mention the ones on my 2003 E46 330i. I got 3 position 8 way memory seats with power thigh extension and power lumbar support,16/9 TV/DVD/Navi color screen,heating seats, automatic xenon lights,automatic wipers,automatic AC,cruise control,power sunroof,trip computer,hi-fi stereo Harman Kardon,parking sensors ( only rear ),power folding,heated and automatically dimming mirrors,power rear sunshade and full auto power windows. The only thing that Honda has is dual zone AC,which I don't think makes any difference,since I had E39 with dual zone and never seen any real zone temp differences. But yeah,consider mine is like 10 years older car 😆
Nice video thanks!!! Honda rules👍👍
Thanks alot for watching and for comment!! Honda Rules Yes 🤟
I have a 2005 Accord 3.0l v6 and I think it is a nearly perfect engine. It passes almost everything in its engine size today.
Oooo a 3.0 V6. I bet that is a lovely drive. Very jealous
@@spottedmotors Not the torquiest car at the bottom of the rev range, but one of the best sleeper cars around.
Im on my 2nd Accord 2010 mint condition low miles full Honda service history drives like a dream
They are fantastic cars. Do exactly that. Drive like a dream
Engine?
Great review brilliant cars
Thanks alot for watching and for commenting!! Cheers Dale
I got also from my dad such a ccord. Great car.
Really are great cars 👌
Bought a 2005 2.0 VTEC SE Accord, 85k miles on the clock it cost £1900 and I used it to cover so big business miles a couple of years ago. Did 10k miles in four months, no problems at all but traded it for a 2007 CDTi EX model, paid £3k for the better fuel economy and all the toys . That car has now covered another 50k and no problems except a minor diesel leak. Just got back from a trip down to the South of France. Covered 800 miles each way in one hit, the car ate up the miles and is the most comfortable car I have owned.
FWIW I have owed new cars mostly for the last twenty years and only bought this as a motorway hack, I have had BMWs, Lexus, Range Rover, Mercedes and this is as good as any of them. I will be looking to get one just like your dads when mine finally breaks but that could be some years away.
Fantastic comments.
Since filming this video I've had a audi and bmw. Both had problems and turned into headaches. My Dad's Honda which he still owns has never missed a beat. And has probably covered more miles than me... I'm currently looking for a car and am drawn to an Accord.
@@spottedmotors Go for the 2.0l VTEC, unless you are doing lots of miles, really great engine and with the differential between diesel and petrol prices these days the mpg difference doesn't cost that much more. Also the EX trim come with absolutely everything as standard.
Just purchased a 93,000 mile 2008 EX GT.
Oldest car i've ever owned.
A little worried it'll be reliable but the spec, rarity and look-n-feel of the vehicle convinced me to take a punt.
Honestly think you won't have a problem. 93,000 is really that much. As long as its been serviced regularly and you keep up on that. It should have many more happy miles left in it
For me this is like having a BMW 3 series without the reliability problems. I was gonna go with the BMW 318i E90 until I found out how unreliable the engine is, even though the 318i is a lower insurance group and slightly more fuel efficient and slightly faster, I didn't wanna run into repairs every few months. Ever since I got my Accord CU1 EX 2.0, the only expenditure I had to make was replace the front door speakers as it had come with the driver side door speaker being blown (common issue with that speaker system). Other than that, everything else on the car (especially the driveability) was in brilliant condition and fully working. And the BMW 318i as you said wouldn't have even had half the interior features that this Honda Accord has got. This car is specced to the brim. Shame mine doesn't have a sunroof, though I don't see how I would've found any use for it.
Absolutely fantastic comments. Thanks for such a great comment and it's hard to argue with any of that.
Top job
@@spottedmotors imagine that BMW 318i that I was looking at on AutoTrader didn't even have automatic headlights when I saw the pictures of the interior 😭
The equivalent 5 series without the hype.
With the correct alloys this model looks the business.
Thanks for comment. Definitely agree with that. Especially with the Alloys
More skewed towards the 3 actually
@@winstonwolfe5733 it is bigger than the 3 series of the same era. It kind of sits between the 3 and 5 series.
I'm onto my second one of these and I love them... The only disappointment is that they aren't available in the UK anymore 😩
Yes they are absolutely fantastic cars. And it is a shame they aren't available in the UK anymore. Wonder why Honda made that decision
@@spottedmotors It just didn't sell that well when compared to the previous version. The UK press was not very positive about it. I have one and love it, also had the previous version which sold like hot cakes. A reliable, comfy and enjoyable car to drive.
@@a0r0a7 definitely are fantastic cars. Underrated by press really. Shame.
@@spottedmotors the UK press and the likes of TG can make or break a car. I also had the previous generation with the ctdi, great car. This version with the idtec is a improvement all round. Ride, handling, feel, quietness, solidity etc.. Are all improved. Yet it didn't sell. Honda did price it a bit higher than other main competitors so that did not help matters. Still I like the fact I drive something that is rarer on our roads than the German mainstream you see everywhere. Great review and your Dads car is a lovely example.
@@a0r0a7 thanks so much for your comments!! Yes just the kit alone and when you see 320d after 320d a nice Spec Accord is always nice to see. Cheers 👌
Great cars, nowadays i'd avoid a diesel due to them all being ULEZ non-compliant but I purchased a 2.4 petrol at the start of the year and absolutely love it. My only real complaint is the satnav is hopeless, even in 2013 I think it would've felt out of date, and there is also no bluetooth audio streaming. And Honda were still installing this dated system up until the car was discontinued in 2015! It's quite a lot of work to convert to an aftermarket stereo but not impossible so it can be fixed, or just go for a phone holder + AUX bluetooth adapter.
Excellent comments. I am totally with you about the Sat Nav! It's useless being honest!
And again will agree. If I was to buy one now. It would definitely be the petrol one. Great comment and thanks for watching
Good review.
I own one. Woohoo
Thanks for watch and for comment. Hope your enjoying your ownership
I own a 2011 ex gt idtec auto without doubt the best car I've ever bought love it , plenty power loads of kit much better than my previous BMW
Great comment. Agree they are great cars. And for kit yes. Definitely bmw struggle to match them
Please cam you confirm if CD 💿 plays mp3?
@@ksumar I can't confirm if it does play MP3's but head unit says MP3 on it. Hope this helps
@@spottedmotors
OK thanks.
If you get a chance, slot a mp3 CD 💿. Cheers 🥂
Unfortunately I don't think I have a MP3 CD to Try. Sorry
This honda was very nice, well built and good desgins being modren but not ugly or stupiditly made like new cars are these days, my uncle had 2011 accord full leather and etc 2.0 Vtec petrol, he used is for minicab as luxury car, and when he bough it car only had 80k miles and in 2 years he had 200k miles on it and it still had no issues looked like it never had 200k and still looked on 80k miles, these cars are very nice built no matter its diesel or petrol both great engines.
Great comment. Thanks for sharing! I have herd alot about these cars doing very respectable mileage
i have a 2011 accord type s auto with the 180bhp. Was it only the automatic that was the 180 or all the type s. I have been driving it for nearly 3 years and love it. My 3rd Honda accord, a pity you cant get them anymore, not so sure about the civic as a replacement
Hi there, yes all 180 (177 I think) auto or manual. Although the Manual will be faster to 60 mph. The type S is a fantastic car, really like it in this spec. Is a shame the Accord isn't available anymore.. such a good car !!
Those who own a accord id keep hold of, with no more accords in production, I recon a good example will go up in value at some point!
Nice advice.... shame they don't make them anymore!!
The auto is really good, I don’t know why so many people chose the manual when they bought it new
Never drove an Auto one. Got me curious now. 🤔
It’s a shame no ones selling their Hondas, for love or money.
I know my Dad definitely wouldn't part with his. Shame Honda don't sell the Accord anymore in the UK
They’re not that cheap, I own a eighth generation Honda accord 2.4 petrol. One of the best cars I’ve ever had built solid like a tank. But definitely not that cheap. Mine has over 100,000 miles it’s a 2012 and it’s still worth £7500
Ah my Bad. 😬 comming in a little cheap on the price guide...
Fantastic cars and worth every penny 👍
My man is this car reliable, I am, about to buy one
Very Reliable cars, if well serviced they should see you right for many years.
@@spottedmotors thanks a lot, merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too. Thanks !!
Nice video
Thank a lot and thanks for commenting
Does this Honda Accord have a Six CD changer? If so, is it MP3 compatible?
I appreciate it does have USB stick input. If you could confirm the CD MP3 bit please.
Hello, sorry for late reply. This is a six disc CD player and on the front of the Head Unit it says R.D.S MP3 WMA. And yes a USB AUX Input. Hope this Helps.
@@spottedmotors
Thank you sir for confirming...
Nice review 😊
Just want to query your pricing. Currently looking at a 2014 2 litre with 30k miles and it's £12,000. Does that sound about right?
I would buy that
I recently bought one of these (automatic). Its consumption is about 10 L/100KM (28 UK MPG, 23,5 US MPG). However, some blogs and websites claim that the real consumption should be around 39 MPG. My car burns way more than that and I don't know if it's an indication of a potential problem. Could you please share the real fuel consumption of your car (more precisely, your dad's car)?
Hello, thanks for question. So my Dad says he gets 38mpg around town and 55 to 60mpg on a long run (motorway) hope this helps and thanks for watching
Thank you so much for asking your dad about the stats and writing back. This confirms that there is something wrong with the car. I will try to find the reason
Not a Problem at all. Happy to help
Well, there is one thing annoying... The left hand drive cars have the cruise control still on the right side of the wheel....
Wow! Never knew that. Great info
I'm picking one of these up next week, hoping it'll be easier on my wallet after owning old bmws for several years
Well I'm in BMW ownership right now and I'm constantly spending money on it. My Dad still have this very Honda and apart from tyres and a DPF clean he hasn't spent anything else on it. Very reliable car.
Happy motoring
Having DPF issues with mine, basically because I don't do many miles, otherwise mint motor.
Yes great point. They do need a good run out from time to time. Or the DPF can block... A run down the motorway every 300 to 500 mils normally keep this at bay
@@spottedmotors thanks for the advice,, BTW mines the same colour but with diamond cut Honda alloys.
You can try some DPF cleaner & give it a good run on the motorway at 3000 revs in most cases it will clear it up!
Watch out when you get the car serviced. The iDtec diesel engine requires the correct type of oil. A independant garage I had mine serviced at used the wrong oil type, within a month I had dpf issues. Dpf cleaner did not work. A new dpf required and a sensor on the dpf as well. All fine now for over 3 years and 99k. I also only use Shell vpower diesel for the additives contained in that fuel. Any other premium fuel would be fine too, steer away from supermarket diesel.
Nice comments dale don’t think I would agree with all you said in saying that I think Honda is Avery good car
Again thanks alot for your comment ! 👍
How is the build quality? Is the interior plastic cheap or is it premium plastic?
A tad cheap being honest. It's cheap plastics . Everything works and nothing has fell off or broken. Just hasn't got that quality feel
@@spottedmotors understood. Thank you for the comment! 👍
I am looking for one in UK. Cannot find one.
Still plenty for sale.. EBay and Autotrader
Is the i-CTDI less reliable then the i-DTEC?
Hi thanks for your question.
Ita hard to see if they are less reliable. Depending on how they have been looked after and maintained. The i-CTDI is a fantastic engine. Very very Reliable. But as is the i-DTEC. After milage, id go for The CTDI..
Cheers Spottedmotors
You always have the trouble that you have to clean or change your particle filter sonewhere between 80 and 100000 miles when ypu have got the diesel version. That is really costly.
Nice bit of info there. Thanks a lot for comment
@@spottedmotors thank you for your answer, combining the comment about the particle filter.
Correct me if am wrong but I believe the i cdti Diesel engine came with NON DPF, which means 1 less major headache for diesel drivers as DPF problems means expensive repairs!
forget to mention the creamy nice shifter
Ahhhhh Yes !!
wish this car came with a v6 engine!
Yes! That's a shame and a fantastic idea
Little correction 150hp and 350nm torque
Ah cool. Thanks for that 👍 Well spotted.
Thanks for watching too
Can i ask what is the fuel consumption on average city… motorway?
What do you think of the Honda Civic?
Fantastic cars. Safe and reliable comes to mind
@@spottedmotors Great, I just bought one
350nm 150 BHP - To be precise :)
Ah cheers. Thanks for correction 👍
I thought it was an acura tl
Sorry. UK I believe to be Honda Accord
anyone have a 2.0 petrol they can comment on
17 inch would ruin it!
Sorry. What do you mean it has 17" Alloys on now.
Geordie motors wey aye man
Haha cheers fella. If Ant send Dec did CZcams 😅🤣