Honda Accord Tourer (2008 - 2015) 2.0 i-VTEC ES GT 5d Auto (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Its a grey metallic Honda, so its says I'm boring, but I'd like to think it says I don't run with the crowd, everyone else drives German!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Sensible family car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Maybe it is reliable and good to drive, but the fuel consumption and road tax are too high £240! Good value used at £8k, was £25k new.

What are you likely to buy next?

Seat Leon ST estate- small petrol maybe 1.2 or 1.4, lower fuel and road tax.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was a px against a new Jag XF, they had it for a while as it was a petrol auto, so the deal was good. They'd rather have my BMW 325Ci than a boring Honda...

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a reliable petrol auto estate, with room for baby and pram.

What was the dealer like?

Good service, car serviced and presented well, faults fixed as requested.

What's it like to drive?

Relaxing, smooth auto changes, but get the revs up into the Vtec zone if you want to move, sounds good and paddle shifts helps. Ride is fairly smooth.

What's it like to park?

Rear parking sensors, so ok, but a big car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing major, a reliable car. Windscreen wipers sometimes go haywire, but then fix themselves… Paint very prone to chipping on front bumper, but it has done 70k miles.

What's most practical about your car?

Fairly big boot, seats fold flat.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Bluetooth hands free, cruise control, iPod connector.