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I need a vehicle for a very long commute, approx 100 miles each way 3x per week. This is almost exclusively high speed highway driving, so hybrids don't apply. This commuting arrangement will last for 2-3 years, so need a reliable low maintenance vehicle.
Must Haves:
Excellent Highway Fuel Economy
Leather Seats
Sirius XM Radio
Decent Headlights (one leg of commute is at night)
Excellent Highway Safety Features
Excellent Reliability
Low Maintenance
Uses Regular Gas
Bluetooth Connectivity
After looking at everything, one vehicle that stands out is Honda Accord EXL 4 cylinder.
Is there anything else I should consider that even comes close to what I'm looking for?
My first thought was- Is this a joke? You can't be serious, a Honda 4 banger? A Yugo would be about the same. I wouldn't leave home with that Honda and not have a couple of pairs of good walking shoes, yer gonna need them. Honda has had tons of issues with their engines. The biggest issue is with the variable displacement system- frankly, it doesn't work. And because it doesn't work right, the engines burns LOTS of oil. Another issue will be when the cats finally have digested enough oil and become contaminated, guess who gets to spend a couple of grand to replace them? A Honda? Have you ever had a job like this where you travel a lot? A small anything is not what you want unless you like getting blown off of the hiway. Even in a minor wreck, you lose. I strongly suggest something a lot more substantial than any econobox. A Ford Taurus would be dandy if a car will do. Otherwise, I'd stick to an SUV of some kind. But if you just have to have a small econobox, the Ford Fusion is eons ahead of everything out there. Go look at one. You'll come home with it. FWIW, the wife has a 2014 Fusion and when I drive it I get in the mid 30's mpg easily and using a Scanguage can get into the low 40's
Here's Delta report on the Honda: Honda Accord Problems
My first thought was- Is this a joke? You can't be serious, a Honda 4 banger? A Yugo would be about the same. I wouldn't leave home with that Honda and not have a couple of pairs of good walking shoes, yer gonna need them. Honda has had tons of issues with their engines. The biggest issue is with the variable displacement system- frankly, it doesn't work. And because it doesn't work right, the engines burns LOTS of oil. Another issue will be when the cats finally have digested enough oil and become contaminated, guess who gets to spend a couple of grand to replace them? A Honda? Have you ever had a job like this where you travel a lot? A small anything is not what you want unless you like getting blown off of the hiway. Even in a minor wreck, you lose. I strongly suggest something a lot more substantial than any econobox. A Ford Taurus would be dandy if a car will do. Otherwise, I'd stick to an SUV of some kind. But if you just have to have a small econobox, the Ford Fusion is eons ahead of everything out there. Go look at one. You'll come home with it. FWIW, the wife has a 2014 Fusion and when I drive it I get in the mid 30's mpg easily and using a Scanguage can get into the low 40's
Here's Delta report on the Honda: Honda Accord Problems
This post was extemely unhelpful, recommending a fuel inefficient SUV. A Honda Accord is not an econobox, it's a midsized car with decent acceleration for what it is. A Toyota Corolla, Yaris, or Honda Fit, yes those are more sluggish 'econoboxes', which is why I didn't mention them.
Is this oil issue a recent thing? I've never heard of it I've known multiple people who swear by their Hondas that have kept them for 10 years 150,000 - 200,000 miles. Several have gotten the new Accord and speak very highly of it. Local dealers offering good deals on 2015s with 2016 MMR coming out.
FWIW I heard Subaru 4 cylinder engines had oil consumption issues, not the Hondas.
This post was extemely unhelpful, recommending a fuel inefficient SUV. A Honda Accord is not an econobox, it's a midsized car with decent acceleration for what it is. A Toyota Corolla, Yaris, or Honda Fit, yes those are more sluggish 'econoboxes', which is why I didn't mention them.
Is this oil issue a recent thing? I've never heard of it I've known multiple people who swear by their Hondas that have kept them for 10 years 150,000 - 200,000 miles. Several have gotten the new Accord and speak very highly of it. Local dealers offering good deals on 2015s with 2016 MMR coming out.
FWIW I heard Subaru 4 cylinder engines had oil consumption issues, not the Hondas.
Never had an oil problem or any problem with a Honda. Ran one to 300k miles.
You will be fine with that Honda .The stats show them to be one of most reliable.My wife drove hers for 11 care free years ;just do the maintenance as recommended. Then they even at high mileage have good resale value as we learned.
What is the point of these threads? They eventually end up buying Toyota or Honda.
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