Dear Honda group members:

I am having a hard time trying to decide whether or not to buy a Camry
SE V6 or Accord EX-V6

Just want to know if you guys can offer any expert opinions on why
would you choose an Accord over the Camry?

In article <9i0a45d00dvsccdbhqhpcnq17ep5b3r8bs@4ax.com>,
Benjamin Bootstrap <benjamin.bootstrap@verizon.net> wrote:

> Dear Honda group members:
>
> I am having a hard time trying to decide whether or not to buy a Camry
> SE V6 or Accord EX-V6
>
> Just want to know if you guys can offer any expert opinions on why
> would you choose an Accord over the Camry?

The big reason is that the Camry is a Japanese Buick, while the Accord
absolutely goes to the other end of the "sporty" spectrum.

There's nothing wrong with the Japanese Buick concept, if that's what
you like.

Down from that, the next reason would be your support mechanism. If you
have good Toyota support (you like your dealer, friends/family have all
had good experience with Toyota, you have a Toyota mechanic in the
family, you have a good independent Toyota mechanic nearby, whatever),
then get the Toyota. Likewise for Honda. Whatever you do, don't
underestimate your support structure.

Don't drive an extra 30 minutes out of your way to get one car over the
other, if it also means driving that extra 30 minutes to get
service/warranty support.

After that, start looking at silly stuff that turns out not to be so
silly. Consider the wife factor. Look at the controls. Listen to the
stereo. Unlock the trunk. Put the rear seats down. Whatever.

In the end, it just doesn't matter--you could toss a coin and be happy
with the winner.

On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:16:21 -0400, Benjamin Bootstrap
<benjamin.bootstrap@verizon.net> wrote:

>
>Dear Honda group members:
>
>I am having a hard time trying to decide whether or not to buy a Camry
>SE V6 or Accord EX-V6
>
>Just want to know if you guys can offer any expert opinions on why
>would you choose an Accord over the Camry?


Don't know about current models.

A few years ago:

handling - Accord
sportiest - Accord
ride - Camry
noise level - Camry

Just my 2 cents.

Both fine cars

Have both Honda and Toyota in the garage.

On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:47:19 -0500, bad@bob.net wrote:

>On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:16:21 -0400, Benjamin Bootstrap
><benjamin.bootstrap@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>Dear Honda group members:
>>
>>I am having a hard time trying to decide whether or not to buy a Camry
>>SE V6 or Accord EX-V6
>>
>>Just want to know if you guys can offer any expert opinions on why
>>would you choose an Accord over the Camry?
>
>
>Don't know about current models.
>
>A few years ago:
>
>handling - Accord
>sportiest - Accord
>ride - Camry
>noise level - Camry
>
>Just my 2 cents.
>
>Both fine cars
>
>Have both Honda and Toyota in the garage.

I must say I agree with the handling part. I can drive a Honda off
the highway ramp at 70 mph, and so far I can't do the same with any
other brand.

On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:51:21 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty"
<elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:

>In article <9i0a45d00dvsccdbhqhpcnq17ep5b3r8bs@4ax.com>,
> Benjamin Bootstrap <benjamin.bootstrap@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Dear Honda group members:
>>
>> I am having a hard time trying to decide whether or not to buy a Camry
>> SE V6 or Accord EX-V6
>>
>> Just want to know if you guys can offer any expert opinions on why
>> would you choose an Accord over the Camry?
>
>The big reason is that the Camry is a Japanese Buick, while the Accord
>absolutely goes to the other end of the "sporty" spectrum.
>
>There's nothing wrong with the Japanese Buick concept, if that's what
>you like.
>
>Down from that, the next reason would be your support mechanism. If you
>have good Toyota support (you like your dealer, friends/family have all
>had good experience with Toyota, you have a Toyota mechanic in the
>family, you have a good independent Toyota mechanic nearby, whatever),
>then get the Toyota. Likewise for Honda. Whatever you do, don't
>underestimate your support structure.
>
>Don't drive an extra 30 minutes out of your way to get one car over the
>other, if it also means driving that extra 30 minutes to get
>service/warranty support.
>
>After that, start looking at silly stuff that turns out not to be so
>silly. Consider the wife factor. Look at the controls. Listen to the
>stereo. Unlock the trunk. Put the rear seats down. Whatever.

Color choice!

But at least on the Honda side, I'd really recommend the four
cylinder.


>
>In the end, it just doesn't matter--you could toss a coin and be happy
>with the winner.

In article <amjd45tevb0kstvt5me34e18pcbne0pume@4ax.com>,
JRStern <JRStern@foobar.invalid> wrote:

> Color choice!
>
> But at least on the Honda side, I'd really recommend the four
> cylinder.

I'll always say, a four cylinder Honda with a manual transmission is a
bulletproof jewel of engineering and manufacturing.

Stick with what they know best, and that's the four bangers and manual
trans.

On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:58:14 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty"
<elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:

>In article <amjd45tevb0kstvt5me34e18pcbne0pume@4ax.com>,
> JRStern <JRStern@foobar.invalid> wrote:
>
>> Color choice!
>>
>> But at least on the Honda side, I'd really recommend the four
>> cylinder.
>
>I'll always say, a four cylinder Honda with a manual transmission is a
>bulletproof jewel of engineering and manufacturing.
>
>Stick with what they know best, and that's the four bangers and manual
>trans.


Agreed. But, try to find a manual! My lease is up in November, maybe
I'd better schlepp over to the dealer now and order one. Though I've
been driving the automatics for a couple of trade-ins now, wonder if I
remember how to shift.

J.

In article <u45f451tje7d3cc4magedergjo3qkekc03@4ax.com>,
JRStern <JRStern@foobar.invalid> wrote:

> >Stick with what they know best, and that's the four bangers and manual
> >trans.
>
>
> Agreed. But, try to find a manual!

Honda makes it fairly easy, even for certified used.

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <amjd45tevb0kstvt5me34e18pcbne0pume@4ax.com>,
> JRStern <JRStern@foobar.invalid> wrote:
>
>> Color choice!
>>
>> But at least on the Honda side, I'd really recommend the four
>> cylinder.
>
> I'll always say, a four cylinder Honda with a manual transmission is a
> bulletproof jewel of engineering and manufacturing.
>
> Stick with what they know best, and that's the four bangers and manual
> trans.

their old auto transmissions on their 4-cylinders weren't bad either.
friends had an accord with 360k miles on original.

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <9i0a45d00dvsccdbhqhpcnq17ep5b3r8bs@4ax.com>,
> Benjamin Bootstrap <benjamin.bootstrap@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Dear Honda group members:
>>
>> I am having a hard time trying to decide whether or not to buy a Camry
>> SE V6 or Accord EX-V6
>>
>> Just want to know if you guys can offer any expert opinions on why
>> would you choose an Accord over the Camry?
>
> The big reason is that the Camry is a Japanese Buick, while the Accord
> absolutely goes to the other end of the "sporty" spectrum.

very good comparison.


>
> There's nothing wrong with the Japanese Buick concept, if that's what
> you like.
>
> Down from that, the next reason would be your support mechanism. If you
> have good Toyota support (you like your dealer, friends/family have all
> had good experience with Toyota, you have a Toyota mechanic in the
> family, you have a good independent Toyota mechanic nearby, whatever),
> then get the Toyota. Likewise for Honda. Whatever you do, don't
> underestimate your support structure.
>
> Don't drive an extra 30 minutes out of your way to get one car over the
> other, if it also means driving that extra 30 minutes to get
> service/warranty support.
>
> After that, start looking at silly stuff that turns out not to be so
> silly. Consider the wife factor. Look at the controls. Listen to the
> stereo. Unlock the trunk. Put the rear seats down. Whatever.
>
> In the end, it just doesn't matter--you could toss a coin and be happy
> with the winner.