Hello scotty I currently drive a 1996 Corolla was my fathers he pasted away in 2015 I have 230k on the car I need an upgrade the 2017 honda accord sport has captured my eye I am 5 ft 11 I like the head room I also seen your video about the 2012 toyota Camry so not sure which would be better buy ? What are your thoughts I want a 4 cly also if the older honda accord are better like 2012 or 14 thank you and Merry Christmas
Get the 2012 Camry if you want a car that will last the longest. The equivalent Accord is a close second however the automatic transmissions are inferior when compared to the Camry. You won’t go wrong with either, though.
Just make sure that you get the car checked out by a reputed mechanic, before you buy it.
Definetly get the 4 cylinder it has enough zip and the V6 burn out the automatic transmission and have excessive break wear, though less common on that year. V6 and CVT don't go well in my books...
Hello thank you for getting back to me so in your opion the accord no good ? I really like the style of the accord however you say it's not reliable I'm a bit confused if I go with the Camry some of those engines burn oil which engine do in need to look for and transmission for the Camry?is the a way we can speak on the phone
Hello.
Accords are not "no good" it i just that the Camry is a bit better in terms of reliability.
If you really like the Accord there are certain years which you would get and it would be very reliable just not as much as a Camry.
The 2007-2009 Camry with the 4 cylinder engine burns oil. The transmissions are pretty good. If you find one you like you could always put it in the forum and we could tell our opinions. I personally like the 2015 because of its style and improved driving dynamics. A 2013 2014 2015 2016 Camry would be just fine.
When it comes to the Accord, I would look for a 2015 2017 2017 model because engine brake and transmission problems are not common the bugs were worked out. They also look pretty good. The biggest common issue with the Accord since 2008 is that the seats are very uncomfortable which owners say only comes evident after 20 25 minutes of driving and not in the test drive. I would pay attention to that. If you are fine with the seats and a mechanic says the transmission is good after a pre-purchase inspection, there is no reason not to get an Accord. The earlier 2008 2011 2013 years had more issues that is why you needed to be wary with those. Either way have a mechanic check it out it should cost like 100 bucks for him to spend an hour or so inspecting the car. This is pre-purchase. Hope this helps!
I would test drive and check out a 2015-2017 Camry vs 2015-2017 Accord
Oh also only get the 4 cylinder models I would not go for a V6 on either.
@kerem in another post you said the 2012-2014 has a tranny/shudder/torque converter issue. Do you still recommend them, as mentioned in this thread?
@kristian
Ideally the newest in the generation they can afford, 2017<2016<2015<2012-104, 2012-2014 did have transmission issues.
My wife is 5 ft 1 in also so she is picky about how the seat adjusts to her and her position to see out the windshield to her liking. Its just a suggestion but its important to make sure the car fits you and not the other way round when you are short...Good Luck on your hunt !
The biggest complaint on the 2007-2017 Honda Accords are "extremly uncomfortable seats." Apparently it only becomes apparent after 15 20 minutes of driving and not in the test drive.
Both are excellent cars the Accord from 2014 on should be good. I would consider a 2015 Camry as well. Has the same engine/transmission as the 2012-2014 but looks nicer and apparently was more practical and has driving dynamics.
Your choise should be: 2017 Accord or 2015 Camry? Both are great and both are superior and less superior than the other in different ways.
I would personally go with a 2015-2017 Toyota Camry SE. The SE has better driving dynamics and the 2015-2017 is very practical and reliable. Accord is nice but the joy of an Accord is with a manual transmission. The CVT gets good gas mileage and is somewhat reliable. After a Corolla, I think the Camry would be a better buy. Maybe you value the sporty and fuel efficient mix of the Accord over the reliable and comfortable Camry.
Hope this info helps.
Summary: Camry is a safer, comfortable, practicle bet while Accord is a sportier riskier but still good car.
What makes the Toyota safer ? I love the look of the accord
The Camry especially from 2012 on is a safe bet in that it does not have many in fact any common problems especially 2012-2017 but the Accord has many common issues, or weak points.
But the 2017 was the last year of the generation pretty reliable for an Accord close second finish behing the Camry. If you like the Accord I would certainly buy it actually the older years had more issues.
i would pass on accord because of the engine problems (small engine with turbo) paired with cvt.
2012-2016 camry are best for longevity and feel more liek a car due to its 6 speed auto, the accord is still a close second
In the US it is 2012-2017, and I would focus on 2015-2017 SE models as being the best buys.
- Thank you guys so no on the 2017 accord correct? Is there a way I can speak on the phone with one of you guys my number is 708 557 0129 name is Carmine
I left a comment on your previous answer please look at that, hope it helps.
Here are some common problems as well:
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2017/
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Camry/