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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Safe design, which is not a bad thing. Can't help but see some Hyundai in it though.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Looks nice, I think it beats the camry and altima in terms of looks.

I don't care who copies who, give me a good looking, reliable 25k car that looks 50k with good 35-50 mpg and I'm happy!
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Tantrix
Looks nice, I think it beats the camry and altima in terms of looks.

I don't care who copies who, give me a good looking, reliable 25k car that looks 50k with good 35-50 mpg and I'm happy!
That's good looking? Lol It's beige and an accord, totally harmless.

I would cry everyday cursing Zeus having to drive any of these
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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I think it looks quite good. But the headlights look aftermarket eBay. Overall Lexus front + BMW 5 side + E-class rear = classy for the segment.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
That's good looking? Lol It's beige and an accord, totally harmless.

I would cry everyday cursing Zeus having to drive any of these




Beige is awful.
A EX-L V6 model in a different color should look much better.

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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexus2000
Safe design, which is not a bad thing. Can't help but see some Hyundai in it though.
no kiddin'. looks like a toned down sonata with a genesis butt.

also that one with the small wheels and hefty front wheel gap makes it more homely still. but i expect an ex-l with bigger rims and not beige will look better.

summary: it's not terrible.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Honda's wheel design has gotten uglier and uglier. It's a shame because the rest of the accord looks relatively good.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Knowing Honda recent design has gone down hill, they really did a good job on this one. Interior is also one of the best in the class so far. I will hold my final judgement until I see one in real life.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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The front end detail and styling is the direction Toyota should have gone with the new Camry. The last Camry was just about there. But the new one is either buck-toothed (SE) or wearing braces up front and looks contrived. The front of the new Accord looks more modern, natural, cleaner, and plenty sportier with it's larger air intakes, streamlined headlights, and clean, elegant grille. This is the first time I've actually gotten excited over a Honda/Acura in about eight years. Rejoice! However, the back end is quite suspect. Suspiciously Hyundai, which is a look we've seen for quite a while now. Also agree, the rims are rediculous. Way too flowery and artsy. Overall grade: B

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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Best looking car in it's segment not saying it's a great looking car but good looking though, the Nissan Altima which i've seen a few times on the road already looks old doesn't look 2013 at all, and the Camry well honestly just doesn't look this good imo.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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I really like the strong and simple front bumper shape and the nice stout grille.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusChris
Best looking car in it's segment not saying it's a great looking car but good looking though, the Nissan Altima which i've seen a few times on the road already looks old doesn't look 2013 at all, and the Camry well honestly just doesn't look this good imo.
wow, I'm still trying to find one attractive angle in this beige appliance.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Looks like this Honda Accord was "inspired" by the Hyundai Genesis and Kia Optima.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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a friend got a used honda accord for $10,000 2 years ago.
Totalled it last week. Insurance paid him $9300.
Talk about keeping value.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by chikoo
a friend got a used honda accord for $10,000 2 years ago.
Totalled it last week. Insurance paid him $9300.
Talk about keeping value.
those are great in keeping value. my mom had a CRV number of years ago and total in a T bone accident two years later, i think we lost total of about 2 thousands dollars.

the new accord is unmistakeably a upgrade from 6th gen accord as oppose to 8th gen. i like what i see.
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