Honda Accords

woggledog · September 15, 2005

So, I'm looking at a newish car, and after 3 is200's fancy a change.

I've always wanted a Toyota Hilux surf (4Runner) But know nothing about mechanicals, and would no doubt buy a piece of crap!

So, have been looking around and started with Saab's although, like anything european, you have to pay a fortune to get anything like the spec of the is200.

Moved onto Hondas, as they are well built and I think the new accord does look bloody good from the front!

So, as it's now £60 in petrol for me to visit my parents, Have been looking at the 2.2 diesel, which gives 60 mpg!!!!

Not only that, have been looking at various forums. Why is it that the only forums you don't havew to pay for are the toyota and lexus forums?!

Anyway.... Until lexus gives huge discounts like Vauxhall do for people in Corporates (I could get a 2005 saab 95 diesel new for £15K!) and the TA, looks like a nearly new Honda for me!

Any experiences of Honda?

star a · September 15, 2005

So, I'm looking at a newish car, and after 3 is200's fancy a change.
I've always wanted a Toyota Hilux surf (4Runner) But know nothing about mechanicals, and would no doubt buy a piece of crap!

So, have been looking around and started with Saab's although, like anything european, you have to pay a fortune to get anything like the spec of the is200.

Moved onto Hondas, as they are well built and I think the new accord does look bloody good from the front!

So, as it's now £60 in petrol for me to visit my parents, Have been looking at the 2.2 diesel, which gives 60 mpg!!!!

Not only that, have been looking at various forums. Why is it that the only forums you don't havew to pay for are the toyota and lexus forums?!

Anyway.... Until lexus gives huge discounts like Vauxhall do for people in Corporates (I could get a 2005 saab 95 diesel new for £15K!) and the TA, looks like a nearly new Honda for me!

Any experiences of Honda?

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i sold my surf to get my lex, the hilux surf is v reliable, the only issues were with early 2.4td models which had a relatively high proportion of heads developing cracks, so get a 3.0td, no known issues with this model, the auto-equipped models return low 20's mpg, the manual versions roughly the same as the is200 i.e. 25-30mpg. goto www.hiluxsurf.co.uk for more info...

re-60mpg honda, in reality where there is wind and hills and correctly inflated tyres you'd prob get 35-40ish. bear in mind, BMW 330d claim 50mpg, realistically it's nearer high 30's

lexicon · September 15, 2005

I think it (the Accord) is generally well regarded, but I've seen several comments from owners not being able to get above the low 40s mpg-wise, so 60 might be a bit optimistic.

woggledog · September 15, 2005

I think it (the Accord) is generally well regarded, but I've seen several comments from owners not being able to get above the low 40s mpg-wise, so 60 might be a bit optimistic.

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That bad? I might see if I can get a 24 test drive out of honda then!!!!

Bloody hell. I got 36mpg on a 500 mile round trip between Ipswich and manchester last weekend in the lex!

I do like the HiLux Surf though. Going to see this one in a couple of weeks

Hilux surf for sale

Besides, I can fill up the surf with veggie oil