What can replace a Honda Accord?
What can replace a Honda Accord?
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V8Wagon

Original Poster:

1,707 posts

187 months

Friday 21st September 2012
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Seriously? I'm bored of my Honda Accord and fancy a change.

I honestly can't see what I can replace it with? I bought the Honda with my head rather than my heart and it is what I thought it would be. Quick, comfy, reliable and well specced.



I'd appreciate any suggestions as to what I can replace it with? Sensible(ish) ideas please, bearing in mind that it does the 15 mile run to work, the school run and knocks about with kids and bikes in it so an estate is probably preferable.

When I think about it, for the money I really can't see what I can buy for £4k that's gonna be a suitable alternative.

I had V6's and a V8 before this and just fancy something that feels that bit more 'pistonheads' smile


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Edited by Matt172 on Saturday 22 September 17:34

TheHeretic

73,668 posts

282 months

Friday 21st September 2012
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Nissan Stagea? A few non-turbos in the classifieds for under 4k.

A BMW touring must be an option as well.

V8Wagon

Original Poster:

1,707 posts

187 months

Friday 21st September 2012
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Yeh, thanks. I've been looking at the Stagea....they look okay if a bit dated. Surely it'd have to be the turbo though?

BMW's are an obvious choice....a nice 330i or 530i preferably manual would fit the bill......for the same money they all seem to be much higher mileage than the Honda.

Usual suspects I guess.....ST220, Impreza, Alfa 156GTA at a push, Mazda 6 MPS if I can live with a hatch.

Just not sure I can really replace the Honda with something equally as good for not a lot more money. confused

TheHeretic

73,668 posts

282 months

Friday 21st September 2012
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Doesn't have to be a turbo. RWD, plenty of fun to be had. There are loads of options out there.

cat220

2,762 posts

242 months

Friday 21st September 2012
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How about something like a Subaru legacy (spec b might be obtainable for 4k) or a v70 t5.

Your Accord looks good, is that a type s spec?

corvus

431 posts

179 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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V8Wagon said:
Usual suspects I guess.....ST220, Impreza, Alfa 156GTA at a push, Mazda 6 MPS if I can live with a hatch.

confused
Mazda 6 MPS is only available as a saloon with no folding rear seats.

Subaru Forester XT?

surveyor

18,673 posts

211 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Saab 9-5 Aero? 250 ish HP, decent size, decent kit. but FWD

vladcjelli

3,368 posts

185 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Can you get an X type jag for that type of cash?

ambuletz

11,709 posts

208 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Lexus IS-estate? It will tick interesting, pratical & reliable boxes. MPG however is it's only downfall.

V8Wagon

Original Poster:

1,707 posts

187 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Hmm, yeh the Saab's are good value. Just noticed they do a 9-3 2.8 Turbo too!

Not keen on the Jag or the Lexus tbh.

Concensus seems to be that I am being optimistic on the price of the Honda.....surely it's worth £3k?

Deerfoot

5,220 posts

211 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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V8Wagon said:
Concensus seems to be that I am being optimistic on the price of the Honda.....surely it's worth £3k?
It certainly looks in great condition, but high RFL and low mpg (I had a 2.4 auto Accord Tourer and managed 26mpg average) will put off a lot of prospective buyers.

Good luck though.

james_gt3rs

4,816 posts

218 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Honda Accord type R! (the 90s one).

Herman Toothrot

6,702 posts

225 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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I replaced my Accord with an Audi A6 2.7T quattro avant. No regrets.

folos

900 posts

169 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Lexus LS450!

edit: LS430 here, in budget and only 65k miles!

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3808191.htm

V8Wagon

Original Poster:

1,707 posts

187 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Herman Toothrot said:
I replaced my Accord with an Audi A6 2.7T quattro avant. No regrets.
Funnily enough my Accord replaced an Audi S6 4.2 V8......I regret it!


Lexus looks nice.

Early ATR just a tad too old for me.

martin84

5,366 posts

180 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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OP said:
what can replace a Honda Accord?
Transit van. Wheelbarrow. Wheelie bin rolling down a hill.

mattikake

5,107 posts

226 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Not sure what can replace it. All I know is, 8 years after replacing my brand new 2 litre ivtec accord with various fun or practical stuff, I miss my Accord...

Reliability, practicality, build quality all 2nd to none. If you bought an Accord, it was probably was for these reasons. There is nothing else that comes close.

renrut

1,478 posts

232 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Dunno if you'll get one in budget but how about an MG ZTT 260? V8 and an estate.

Ray Luxury-Yacht

8,918 posts

243 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Skoda Octavia VRS?


PJ S

10,842 posts

254 months

Sunday 23rd September 2012
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Jumped from 2.4 Exec into 3G Lexus GS300 - would've had E60 530i if most weren't poverty spec'd for budget.
Completely different car, and the Accord was a good car, but all things considered, the GS300 is a helluva marked improvement over the Honda, and trounces the Legend Honda finally gave up on trying to flog in 2010.

So there is life after a Honda Accord.