I've been driving my grandmothers 91 Accord EX for the past 11 years and it has about 185,000 miles on it. I've had to make several repairs to it over that time period and now I need to replace a fuel injection component for $250. I've been on foot and taking the bus since the pandemic. I'm 6'3" and the car in reality is too small for me at this point in time, as it causes my knees to ache after a 1 to 2 hour drive. I need a second car to be frank, as I know this one 91 Accord will break down from time to time leaving me on foot until it's fixed. I'm looking for a used Accord, from 2018-2020 with under 50,000 miles and I can put up 3 to 4 thousand as a down payment. I'm partial to Honda's because of their reliability and affordable costs for maintenance. Please give me some advice, as this will be my first car purchased.
Thank You man
I would consider Toyota Camry and Avalon as well.
DO NOT buy from a dealer.
A lot of the newer Honda Accords are turbocharged. If you are getting one, I recommend the 2.0L turbocharged engines over the 1.5L ones. Downsized turbocharged engines could run into problems down the road and the 2.0L displacement engine is more suited to this size of vehicle.
Echoing the sentiments of the people who have posted above, I would 1. Also consider a Toyota Camry or Avalon and 2. Not buy from a dealer if you can help it. I'm 6'3'' as well and my dad has had a 2009 Toyota Camry for the last 9 years that I can sit in with reasonable comfort. I also recommend a cruise control option to rest your legs and a lumbar support add-on that you can buy yourself.
If you know how to work on cars and/or are mechanically inclined, assess the condition of the car and do a good road test (take-off, sudden braking). Make sure the AC, the e-brake and all of the electronics work and that the fluid levels (mainly oil, coolant and windshield fluid) are good. If not, do a pre-purchase inspection at a trusted mechanic before you buy, and confirm the mileage, battery life and oil condition. Walk out if the seller does not allow you to do either of these things. Sedans are lowering in popularity, with any luck you may still get a semi-reasonable price, even with the absurdly inflated car prices currently.
