Need Opinions on 2012 Honda Accord

LucWerkz · 07-27-2012, 11:40 AM

Hey guys, I'm looking into buying my mom a car because her current one got destroyed by the storm last month. She needs something REALLY simple that can take her from point A to point B. No frills or luxuries, just a simple car that can turn on and off with ac and a radio. I was thinking about getting her an accord. I remember I had one in high school with 200,000+ miles and used to hoon the sh!t out of it every day and it still ran strong until the day I decided to pit it against a Ford Explorer...and lost.

What do you guys think of the Accord for my mom? She never drives, her 6 year old SUV had 35,000 miles on it...she could care less about cars, she though my M3 was a mercedes for a couple months. I just want to get her something simple and reliable.

I would much rather get the opinions of my fellow M3Posters than biased car reviewers..

evoi19 · 07-27-2012, 12:29 PM

sounds like you need a simple people mover. Why an accord?

If size/looks don't matter, you can get her a civic, fit, corolla etc. They're alot less expensive. Unless you're looking for something bigger, then an accord or camry works.

LucWerkz · 07-27-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by evoi19

sounds like you need a simple people mover. Why an accord?

If size/looks don't matter, you can get her a civic, fit, corolla etc. They're alot less expensive. Unless you're looking for something bigger, then an accord or camry works.

Yeah size is a big issue for her. Not that she uses the extra space but she feels safer in a bigger car. I know that this is not necessarily true but she's my mom and I can't really argue with her.

evoi19 · 07-27-2012, 01:08 PM

lol yea i hear you. My dad is the same way. The bigger the car the safer it is in his opinion.

I like the accord myself. I only see good reviews on it, plus it's reliable, safe and gets good mileage.

F20ROO · 07-27-2012, 01:15 PM

Hi, from my experience the new Accords don't wear we'll, poor paint especially and the engine parts tend to rust quite badly. Viewed 4 2009 cars recently for a neighbour to purchase and they were all very poor.

Red Bread · 07-27-2012, 02:29 PM

Yeah, if you just need a large appliance, it's hard to beat a Camry. No fun and some chintzy interior bits, but it will be no fun and chintzy for a long, long time.

DASHOCKER · 07-27-2012, 03:45 PM

hyundai sonata would be a better choice. give moms some style.

07-27-2012, 11:40 AM	#1
LucWerkz Banned 91 Rep 1,236 Posts Drives: e70 X5 4.8i (Temporarily) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/MD/PA iTrader: (1)	Need Opinions on 2012 Honda Accord Hey guys, I'm looking into buying my mom a car because her current one got destroyed by the storm last month. She needs something REALLY simple that can take her from point A to point B. No frills or luxuries, just a simple car that can turn on and off with ac and a radio. I was thinking about getting her an accord. I remember I had one in high school with 200,000+ miles and used to hoon the sh!t out of it every day and it still ran strong until the day I decided to pit it against a Ford Explorer...and lost. What do you guys think of the Accord for my mom? She never drives, her 6 year old SUV had 35,000 miles on it...she could care less about cars, she though my M3 was a mercedes for a couple months. I just want to get her something simple and reliable. I would much rather get the opinions of my fellow M3Posters than biased car reviewers..
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1721 Rep 17,450 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	sounds like you need a simple people mover. Why an accord? If size/looks don't matter, you can get her a civic, fit, corolla etc. They're alot less expensive. Unless you're looking for something bigger, then an accord or camry works.
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1721 Rep 17,450 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	lol yea i hear you. My dad is the same way. The bigger the car the safer it is in his opinion. I like the accord myself. I only see good reviews on it, plus it's reliable, safe and gets good mileage.
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F20ROO New Member 6 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F21 118d M Sport AW Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Shropshire iTrader: (0)	Hi, from my experience the new Accords don't wear we'll, poor paint especially and the engine parts tend to rust quite badly. Viewed 4 2009 cars recently for a neighbour to purchase and they were all very poor.
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Red Bread Major General 4459 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, if you just need a large appliance, it's hard to beat a Camry. No fun and some chintzy interior bits, but it will be no fun and chintzy for a long, long time.
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