spwolf

reliable family car that is operated easily and has a lot of space... Thats anything that Toyota makes.

Honda had massive battery failures in their hybrids and their ergonomics are nowhere close to Toyota's.

I would still take Honda for myself, it looks better and more luxurious.... but looking it from "what makes sense", Camry hybrid is probably a lot better choice.

Sulu

In comparisons of Hondas vs Toyotas, it has been said that Toyotas are "easier to drive", whatever that means.

My wife has a 2013 Accord (the current model). It is very well put together inside. When I do drive it, it does take a little bit of time to get used to the ergonomics. All Toyotas are pretty much the same with regards to ergonomics -- drive one Toyota and you feel right at home in the next Toyota.

One thing I really cannot get used to in this model of the Accord is the very high cowl and top of the dashboard. Older Hondas were known for low cowls. Because of the high dashboard, the instruments are set high which means that the steering wheel must be high to prevent covering the instruments.

Even with the power seat set at its highest setting I still find my arms and hands reaching up to the steering wheel at a very tiring angle; I would never be able to drive long distances in the car. My wife may have gotten used to it (but even with the seat cranked up high, she likes to sit on a cushion, lifting her higher).

bitkahuna

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<interesting sulu. 2 questions:

Why did you get a honda vs say a Toyota?
How tall are you?

Sulu

I am about average height.

The Honda Accord is my wife's car. She has always driven Hondas. She was looking at a CR-V last year to replace her old Civic but discovered that the new Accord was cheaper, for a better car.

The Toyota Corolla is my car. I have always driven Toyotas and deal only with 1 dealer where I have done all my shopping and most of my service. They know me, I know them and the relationship has worked very well for the past 20+ years. I don't mind going out of my way for the reception and service I get; I have had service done elsewhere and was not satisfied.

spwolf

yep, this is how i felt when trying out last Accord... it is looking more luxurious but at the same time, it is harder to use for average person.