- sedan 277,143
- 693 below average
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- Orange, CA
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- 693 below average sedan 277,143 gasoline automatic
2004 honda accord review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It's certainly one of the best-selling cars and has been for the past decade. Honda redesigned and re-engineered the accord last year, and the results are dazzling. the accord sedans combine high technology and high quality with everyday economy of operation and keen attention to detail. The popular lx and ex models are terrific cars with comfort and convenience features that make for great daily drivers. Order the leather interior, and the ex becomes an affordable luxury sedan. The accord is also available with a powerful v6 engine, which adds another level of sports appeal. a gorgeous coupe is available, featuring sporty styling that's unique from the sedan. The lx coupe starts below $20,000 and makes for a quick, no-hassle, high-quality, sporty, two-door coupe that's great for commuting. Add the v6 and leather and it's an executive expressmobile for fast trackers, an affordable alternative to a bmw 330i. If that isn't enough, a new factory performance package has been developed for the v6 coupe. model year 2004 brings a few new features to the line. Xm satellite radio comes standard on ex-l and ex v-6 models. Side curtain airbags are available on ex models for improved head protection. A new intelligent climate-control system is available. Honda sold more than 414,000 accords in 2002 and sales in 2003 were up as of the third quarter. lineupthe 2004 honda accord comes in nearly two dozen different combinations when all the engines, body styles, transmissions and trim levels are taken into account. Choosing one is easier than that makes it sound, however. The lx 19,300) and ex 21,700) sedans add a higher level of standard equipment. The lx v-6 23,300) and ex v-6 26,400) sedans come standard with the v6, automatic and more luxury equipment. The automatic transmission 800) is optional. The lx v6 coupe 23,400) comes with the v6 and automatic. The ex v6 coupe 26,500) is a performance-oriented model, and comes with either the five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission as a no-cost option. Six-speed coupes also come with a cross-brace between the front shock towers. The new factory performance package for the ex coupe v6 combines a lowered suspension with an aero body kit and a chrome exhaust extension, all dealer-installed. For automatic models, the package includes the same 17-inch wheels and tires that are standard with the six-speed manual. safety: anti-lock brakes are standard on all accord models. Ex v6 models come with traction control. Dealers can add an mp3/windows media player, a dvd rear-seat entertainment system, and a hands-free cell phone. walkaroundthe accord sedan and coupe share no sheet metal whatsoever, although their faces do look alike (partly because the one exterior feature they do share is their angular headlamps). Completely redesigned for 2003, the sharpened noses of the accord sedan and coupe are reminiscent of an acura rsx. The corners and sides of both bodies are carefully sculpted with a combination of concave and convex surfaces, in an attempt to achieve a muscular and agile look, with subtle and unique three-dimensional window glass, also intended to reduce wind noise. The aerodynamically efficient side-view mirrors are one of the results of wind tunnel testing. the sedan's drag coefficient (a measure of how easily it moves through the air) is 0. 30, significantly better than the previous model's 0. 33. This latest accord is also longer in wheelbase, and wider and taller overall than its predecessor, for more interior room. Yet it looks lower, thanks in part to its sleeker, raked-back windshield. the coupe is a completely different beast. Its flanks and rear deck are even more shapely, flowing naturally and gracefully from the roofline. It yields a very aerodynamic 0. 29 drag coefficient (compared to 0. 32 for the pre-2003 coupe). the accord's doors are built using a new and unique method that makes them very light and strong. Additionally, the coupe earned a five-star rating for front and rear-seat passengers in the side-impact test, even without the optional side-impact airbags. all accord coupes and the majority of sedans are assembled in honda's marysville, ohio, plant, though some of the sedans come from japan and mexico. interiorthe honda accord's interior is smooth, firm, and quiet. For starters, it comes with great seats. the seats in the sedan are generously wide and tall, with springs and urethane padding designed to reduce vibration. The driver's seat provides a one-with-the-car feel with good side support. It features a manual height adjustment or power adjustments on premium models. Front legroom is generous, also. A tilt-and-telescope steering wheel is standard even on the base dx. the seats in the coupe seem a bit different and feel even better than those in the sedan. The side bolsters are more aggressive providing a more secure fit at the torso. The cloth looked classier in black. The light-colored cloth looked like it would show dirt over time. The leather is nicer than the cloth. the sedan's bench seat is roomy and comfortable, especially for two people with the center armrest flipped out. The accord's trunk measures 14 cubic feet, compared with the camry's nearly 17 cubic feet and the altima's 15. 6. The coupe's trunk is slightly smaller, holding less than 13 cubic feet. the excellent, clear analog instrumentation comprises large faces and led illumination, another feature previously found only in higher-priced cars. A big speedometer in the center dominates the instrument panel. Automatic dual-zone climate control is avaiable on ex models. The switchgear, primarily three big dials located in the center of the dash, is simple, if not particularly attractive. Honda's interior fit and finish is good. The available bird's-eye wood grain plastic trim looked interesting, the faux carbon fiber trim looked nice, and the brushed aluminum trim wasn't bad either. interior space is used efficiently, with the audio, climate and optional navigation system controls integrated into a single unit. Up to eight cupholders are provided; a couple of them are big enough to hold a liter-sized water bottle yet feature spring-loaded prongs that can grip a paper coffee cup. But here's the real-world test: we took the v6 coupe six-speed on a flat-out blast through the malibu hills, engine revving to redline, windows wide open, cd celebrating bob marley, and even with all that ex. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ Navigation System
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