Honda Accord Saloon (1998 - 2003) 2.0i VTEC SE 4d (01) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Has an eye for good value, looks and good engines. Likes to have good economy as well. (38mpg avg. m'way >45mpg)
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Young guy. Has a different kind of street cred than the usual first cars.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No as I plan on keeping this one long into the very distant future. Still drives like new at 97000 miles.
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing unless another comes along as a spare one to this.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes as garage advertised in newspaper at £8000 but sticker price was £8500
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good price. Knew Hondas were reliable and liked the car.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly. Nothing particularly special.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant. Good old fashioned suspension and power steering meaning the driver gets lots of feedback from the road. Outhandles much more expensive, sportier cars. Comfortable on motorways. Loads of power and very fast.
What's it like to park?
Reasonably easy. Always driven big cars so no big deal. Spoiler makes it slightly easier though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Brake lines needed redone at 75000. Nothing drastically gone wrong.
What's most practical about your car?
The space for 5 adults with a reasonable size boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Definitely cruise control. Couldn't live without it.
