Dorian wrote:

> I'm about to purchase a used Honda Accord and am wondering whether
> there are some model years which are preferable to others. I'm not
> keen on the styling of 1996 Hondas so I thought I would purchase
> something a little earlier or just a bit later. I want to spend
> somewhere between $4000 to $7500. Any ideas?
> Thanks, Dorian

Just about any Accord that has been properly maintained is a good car. The
only possible exception is the '98-'02 version with the V6, of which a
handful have had problems with the automatic transmission. IMO, the VTEC
4-cylinder that was available in that version was more than adequate.