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.