This a ideal buy?

[Matthew]

This is not a car repair question. But i am asking it here because this seems to be the most active part of the forums. My Grandpa is the one that ACTUALLY owns my Daewoo. Any of you who have been following my recent posts know the chain reaction of problems that i have had with it in the past month. My grandpa said due to all the problems he’s thinking of just getting rid of it trade it in for something else. I dont really like this idea because the cars been in the family since it was new in October 2000 and is the 1st new car weve had. But in the end he will probably do what he wants to do regardless of what i feel about it. Anyway enough with the intro and onto the point.

I am eyed on a FULLY Loaded 2007 Honda Accord Sedan. This car has everything power seats DRLs sunroof power everything car alarm leather and i THINK heated seats. It is in mint condish with not a ding or scratch on it. Is it worth it? How cheap are Hondas to fix? It has a 3.0L V6 engine and a few 100 miles short of 100k miles. Is this a good engine? Also does the stereo in the 07 accord have a 3.5mm AUX IN jack? what is its MPG as the dealer site does not state that. Is there anything i should be aware of about this car?

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[Nate]

Hondas over all are cheaper to fix.
The stock stereo does not have a AUX input but there is a option to do that. Here is a link I found: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20121016202254AAw80y1

MPG for V6 are 18/26 accordion to KBB. I also like to check out the consumer reviews on KBB to get a rough idea about the car. Here is the reviews for 07 accord:
http://www.kbb.com/honda/accord/2007-honda-accord/ex-sedan-4d-consumer_reviews/?vehicleid=83834&intent=buy-used&pricetype=private-party&condition=good&mileage=83000&category=sedan&p=1&perpage=25#Reviews-list

[Matthew]

ok thanks

[Devon]

Go with the Honda , I have owned many. If you keep on it , it will run forever.
Ps always change the oil.

[Cory]

The 7th gen Accords are one of the nicest mid-size sedans of that era (imho). I owned a 2005 Accord EX-L, its similar to the ’07 you are looking at; mine was the 4cylinder engine.

The ’07 models had powertrain improvements, a little more power. Honda also added Drive-Bye-Wire throttle, don’t recall reading any negative complaints about the DBW; typically the mechanical throttle has better and more lenient feedback.

There are transmission failures on the V6 Accords, usually the older bodystyle (2002); the 7th gen Accords with transmission issues tend to be the 2003-2004 and even 2005 models. I’ve never heard of a newer model 4cylinder Accord having a failed transmission. I’m not saying they are bad, but when you have people saying “Hondas last foreevveerrr” its kindof silly 😛 Just be sure to have an emergency fund, as with any car really.

The engines are darn good. My Accord’s I4 was peppy and had plenty of power. The V6 is pretty quick and gets good gas mileage with highway driving. I don’t hear much complaints about either one, maybe other than spark plugs working themselves free on the V6. Both owners of Accord/Pilot V6 engines have noted loose plugs even after being tightened to specs, regardless from either maintenance or straight from the factory. This has even caused some engine damage. If you hear a strange ticking noise, pull over 😆 Better yet, invest in a good torque wrench and occasionaly check that the plugs are torqued down?

As for the AUX, it doesn’t have one. Is this for an iPod?

There are options:
Audiovox iPod
iSimple Gateway
Grom

The Audiovox does not have AUX support, just designed for iPods. The Grom and Gateway do have AUX connections, but be sure to pick the right product. I used Dice Electronics (now called Audiovox) for my iPod connection, and it worked with the steering wheel controls.

Hope this helps

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