Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) 2.2 i-CTDi EX 5d (Sat Nav + HFT) (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Dull and safe. Only car I have owned that police have not stopped me in!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Big boot
Would you buy this car again and why?
A lot of car for the money. Confidence in reliability not dented despite experience with driveshafts.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW Touring.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was the best car at the best price at the time. I was satisfied with the deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a large, reliable, efficient family car and wanted one with plenty of toys for a reasonable price.
What was the dealer like?
Not bad, not great. Usual exchange of 'friendly' negotiations.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Easy. Not interesting, but easy.
What's it like to park?
Fine with reversing aid. Would be less sure without those, it is a long car!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Did 55,000 miles with no problems. Just had to replace front driveshafts. Dealer price quoted at £1,100, had it done by a local garage for less than £500.
What's most practical about your car?
Size of boot and powered tailgate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sat nav works very well. Powered bootlid still good even though more common now on newer cars.
