I have been driving around Dallas, Texas in a Toyota Camry for a couple of years now. Now, I am interested in getting a similar size car but from a different manufacturer. I am curious about the Honda Accord, care to offer some information?

Danny

Dallas, TX

Hi there, Danny! I would like to offer some of my opinions and advice for your next car before you start checking out the car dealerships in Dallas, Texas.

Okay, so you have been driving around Dallas in a Camry. Although Toyota has always carried a good reputation with its vehicles, I think you should also check out the Accord from Honda. Much to Honda’s credit, this Japanese car maker has always been ahead, in my opinion, when it comes to performance and mileage in the midsize car segment. So what is good with either a 2008 or 2009 Honda Accord over a Toyota Camry? The Honda Accord was redesigned and a new engine was thrown-in for a 2008 model year. Style-wise, the Accord in its current incarnation has a classier feel over the current Camry. In my observation, the Honda Accord is roomier compared to a Camry, and that translates to passenger comfort. You can also check out the “horses” at similar trims. For a standard 2.4 Liter 5-speed manual transmission model from both manufacturers, the Accord is rated at 177 hp over the Camry’s 158. With the power advantage, the Accord still maintains a very decent combined city and highway fuel-economy of 25 miles to a gallon. And of course, before I forget, the Honda Accord has always had a good history when it comes to resale value. I hope that was enough to make you take a second and longer look at a Honda Accord.

Happy driving, Danny.

I’m not really a fan of Honda, but I’ve heard that their latest minivan is impressive. Is that true? What makes it different from the Accord?

Jason

Dallas, TX

Honda’s main objective with Odyssey is to produce a minivan with the handling of a European sedan, and it has not missed the mark by much. The Odyssey offers everything you could ask for in a minivan: a nice and smooth ride, responsive handling, stability, speed and a smooth, powerful engine.

The Odyssey besieges its size on the road and handles like a sedan. It’s not as dynamic as a European sports sedan, by any chance, but it handles far better than any traditional SUV. It is best compared to the newer crossover SUVs. We find it impressive to drive around town or for long drives.

The Odyssey offered a perfectly pleasant ride during a test drive along country roads in Dallas, Texas. Considering, there is some road vibration. And there is some lax in the steering on-center: You can turn the steering wheel a few degrees in either direction before the vehicle starts to move. Generally, the Honda Odyssey is a good vehicle .It has impressive performance and perfect for out of state or long drives. You may want to check your Honda Dealers in Dallas for a test drive and quotation.