looking to buy a honda, any recommendations??

[CJJ25]

i am looking at a civic or an accord.

what do u guys suggest? and any tips on dealing w/ dealers what not? thanks guys!

[originalnutta]

I suggest the Civic.

I also suggest reading the long Big honda discount thread in the Hot Deals section.


or search on here.

[stuntman]

What originalnutta said

AND....well look at those other threads first, figure out what you want to buy and then ask more questions, if any, after that.


SM

[Billa-786]

also get some insurance quotes. big difference between various models.

[kvilkhu]

Any particular model in mind? Do you have a budget? What are the needs and/or desires you wish to fulfill from buying a car?

[fidog]

Take the passengers with you during the test drive like children or seniors to see if they're fine getting in and out of the car. The Civic's interior scratches easily, don't know about the Accord's.

Pay attention to the blind spot the Civic has with the A-pillar when making left turns in particular. I didn't notice it until I started driving it regularly.

If you're in the GTA, I have two dealerships I've dealt with. Hightech or sunnybono can give you their contact in Maple.

[realestateguy]

I've had 17 Honda cars. Never a problem.

[sunnybono]

I pm'd you with a Honda Contact name and Tel #.. You won't be disappointed especially when you're dealing directly with the GM!!!!

sk

[Mayoo]

Welcome to the Club .. recommend Accord if ur big guy .. get anything except 2003 or 2008 they are like beta cars ( first model in each generation). I myself drive 03 thou ..

[stuntman]

I've had 17 Honda cars. Never a problem.

I had one and had a a few big problems. Hondas are not magic cars. There are worse brands to buy, that is for sure.


SM

[help_questions]

good decision. I suggest the Accord.

[peter__p]

i owned an accord brand new 2000 to today, and owned a camry 1992 for 10 years. I would go with toyota if i have to do it all over again

[TT333]

Totally depends on what you want, need, etc...

But I know I sure miss my 2003 Accord Coupe EX-L (4cyl). And the V6? Even sweeter.

If you want a sport(y) car, why not get an accord or civic coupe? All generations of the coupes (1998-now) look great IMO.

[scotchtape]

i checked out the site carcomplaints.com
turns out 01-03 civics had a lot of transmission problems...
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2001/

crazy!

anyways, i think they fixed it in '04...

i think i read online that accords 98+ also had a lot of transmission problems, as well as 06+ 6spd transmissions from Honda, apparently they're really bad.

i was all set on a honda because i heard they were "reliable". well, yes and no, just gotta watch out because they're not all bulletproof.

do your research because you don't want to buy a new car and have to replace the transmission 3 times before the warranty runs out...

[ferkel]

i had a 99 Accord with bad tranmission. Honda doesn't make good transmissions for Civic, Accord, Oddysey