<lazyquest@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> We've owned several LX Accords through out the years and the 2008
> model, is by far, the worst of the bunch.
>
> First and foremost, it's the cheapest Accord that we've seen to date.
> Gone are the LED-illuminated tachometer, LED brake lights, and
> illumination lights on all 4-doors. Gone are the individualized engine
> component protectors that were touted by salesmen in the previous
> generation Accord. My 2006 Accord LX came with Michelins. The 2008 LX
> comes with Dunlops.
>
> The elegant and simple-to-use interior of the previous model has been
> replaced with cluttered and confusing array of buttons. The tiny,
> triangular door lock buttons are not only not user-friendly, they
> could be down-right dangerous in emergency situations. Gone are the
> chrome-finish door handles, replaced with cheap looking silver plastic
> handles. I could go on. The bottom line: the quality of the interior
> material seem vastly inferior to the previous LX models - it looks and
> feels CHEAP.
>
> The truck space, while at first glance looks deeper, has been rendered
> useless due to the widened wheel wells intruding from both sides. In
> the older Accords, I was able to carry 10-speed bicycle in the trunk
> without the wheels. I doubt I would be able to do that now.
>
> The ride is very harsh, both on the body (yours) and on the chassis.
> The response of the vehicle is dull and sluggish. Gone are the days of
> Accords with fast, quick and nimble response with comfortable ride for
> hours on end (like my '94). The gas mpg isn't impressive either,
> compared to the older Accords and other vehicles in this segment.
>
> In summary, to those who know the "OLD HONDA", the 2008 Accord LX will
> probably appear to be a giant step backward. Compared to the several
> older LX Accord models that I've owned, 2008 Accord LX was a real
> disappointment to me.
>
> And for the price, there are several American models that deliver more
> bang for the buck, in my opinion.
>
> Honda no longer appears to be interested in manufacturing quality
> vehicles like it used to, and appears to be bent on cutting costs and
> parts (literally) and sacrificing quality from their bread and butter,
> the Accord line.
>
> I would avoid it like a plague.
>
I looked at it and liked it. The tests I have read indicate your
observations are flat wrong.