On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 12:12:45 -0500, DaveR
<NOSPAM_drubin@NOSPAM_i-2000.com> wrote:

>My lease is nearly up on my 2002 Accord. I've been leasing accords for
>8 years now. But this last one had some issues ... it needed a new
>transmission (and even the new one is showing some early symptoms of
>trouble). The brakes also wore down at about 25K, earlier than any
>other Accord I have owned (though I can't be sure it wasn't my
>driving).
>
>I've been a loyal Accord driver for many years ... any reason not to
>consider the 2005 model? Has Honda finally fixed the Accord
>transmission problems?

Our 2003 EX V-6 has been flawless for 30,000 miles. No, take that
back. Did have a right-rear strut replaced under warranty last year.
It started leaking. Transmission is as good or better than any car we
have ever owned, including Mercedes. Love the car.

Dick