Honda Car Forum

Researching for an Accord purchase, I noticed that there are 125 TSB's
for 03 Accords ranging from coolant in the oil pan to straining ATF
fluid. The same year Camry XLE 4cy Auto nd they don't seem as serious.
Could some of the difference be attributed to Honda being quicker to
address customer complaints, etc. vs Toyota. Having owned both early
90's makes, my gut feeling is that the two most reliable Japanese
makes have lost quite a bit of quality edge. If I didn't want the new
safety features like side curtain air bags, I'd be shopping for older
used Hondas, Acuras, or Toyotas. I am repalcing a totaled 91 Accord EX
Wagon with 215k wonderful miles. Any input is appreciated.

Gregg

The difference is that the Camry was redesigned a year prior to the Accord. So
the current design was introduced as '02 model. They had a year to iron out all
the kinks.

My brother owns a '03 Camry and it's a fabulous car. No problems so far, after
a year.




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How to turn off 'Maintenance Required" light:

1. Hold trip/reset button on dash
2. Turn key to "ON" or start engine
3. Hold button til light goes out
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Personally, I'd go with the car that has the better suspension system
since the car's driving attitude would be a major factor guiding my
decision. However, the Camry is a very refined car with specification that
compares closely to the Accord. I think, personal taste would be the
deciding factor, instead of issues involving reliability or mechanical
components.

Pars

"G.R. Aydelotte" wrote:

> Researching for an Accord purchase, I noticed that there are 125 TSB's
> for 03 Accords ranging from coolant in the oil pan to straining ATF
> fluid. The same year Camry XLE 4cy Auto nd they don't seem as serious.
> Could some of the difference be attributed to Honda being quicker to
> address customer complaints, etc. vs Toyota. Having owned both early
> 90's makes, my gut feeling is that the two most reliable Japanese
> makes have lost quite a bit of quality edge. If I didn't want the new
> safety features like side curtain air bags, I'd be shopping for older
> used Hondas, Acuras, or Toyotas. I am repalcing a totaled 91 Accord EX
> Wagon with 215k wonderful miles. Any input is appreciated.
>
> Gregg

On 12 May 2004 19:16:58 GMT, drpimpdaddi@aol.comprende (He Hate
Retards and Morons) wrote:

>The difference is that the Camry was redesigned a year prior to the Accord. So
>the current design was introduced as '02 model. They had a year to iron out all
>the kinks.
>
>My brother owns a '03 Camry and it's a fabulous car. No problems so far, after
>a year.
>
>
>
>
>____________________________________
>How to turn off 'Maintenance Required" light:
>
>1. Hold trip/reset button on dash
>2. Turn key to "ON" or start engine
>3. Hold button til light goes out
>---------------------------------------------------
How can your brother own a car when he is about to be sent to jail.
Didnt he sell it to pay for his defense?