2008 Honda Accord Tifton GA

November 18, 2009   By Alison Lakin, Associate Editor



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DriverSide Overview
The last time a car knocked the beloved F-150 off the number one bestseller podium, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit was being played on every greasy haired youth's stereo around the country. Now, the current gas crunch is revitalizing America's love (and need) of cars, meaning that the Honda Accord – already a hugely popular car, along with three other Japanese four-doors – has caused the F-150 to stumble. And there's little reason why it shouldn't have done so ages ago. It performs winningly with its consistently impressive four-cylinder engine and more powerful V-6. What was previously bland in its exterior design has been spiced up in its recent refresh, and the quietly competent drive quality is nearing perfection. Multiple trim levels that suit every driver's need and gas mileage that, well, easily bests the thirsty F-150, make the Accord – in either sedan or its sexy coupe form – a no-brainer in these changing times.



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What's to Like
We doubt Shaq would have any problem stretching out in the back of this car, so normal people should find it cavernous, to say the least. Its base four-cylinder engine delivers more grunt than most in its class. A trunk this size will always fit everyone's luggage, even if your daughter brings those 40 pairs of shoes she totally needs.

What's Not to Like
Fat pillars create impenetrable blind spots, especially in the rear. The center stack feels overly fussy, with more buttons and knobs than necessary. Although an auxiliary input jack located in the center console is available on all trims, the player can’t be controlled through any sort of interface, leaving you fumbling with your iPod as you drive.  

The Drive:
DriverSide Driving Impressions
If the Accord were a person, he would be the guy who always volunteered to be designated driver after the party. This four-door is the ultimate dependable ride – it is carrying the Honda name after all – with a surprising amount of get-up-and-go for a 3,200-plus pound vehicle. Yes, the V-6 pulls the car along better than any four-cylinder, but it’s also louder. The four-cylinder, even with the base model’s 177 horsepower, has ample power to carry the car along the road, and the additional 13 hp in the premium trims makes you wonder if the V-6 is necessary. The suspension softens even the worst of potholes, and the Accord’s handling has been sharpened from last year's model to make the unwieldy-looking car quite nimble around corners. Cabin noise is virtually nonexistent as well, further ensuring a most comfortable ride for all occupants.

Engine and Drivetrain
Though the front-wheel drive Accord has just two engine types, the four-cylinder has been tuned to two different specifications, depending on which trim appears more enticing t...

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