In today’s economy many individuals are interested in purchasing a car that is not only reliable but one that will also retain its value when it comes to resale time. When it comes to reliability and resale value, the Honda Accord is a solid winner. It’s easily one of Honda’s most popular and best-selling vehicle and competes head to head in the midsize car segment with another car, the Toyota Camry. The Accord is available as a four-door car and as a sportier two-door coupe. The trims available for the sedan are the LX, LX-P, EX and X-L and the trims for the coupe models are LX-S, EX and EX-L. On the outside the Accord sports a contemporary look with modern stylistic touches.

Come and take a closer look at the Accord’s engine. You are able to select from three different engines. The LX and LX-P utilize a V4 2.4 LTR engine with 177 hp and 161 lb of feet torque. The EX sedans and all of the coupe versions will be powered with 190 HP. The engine that propels the EX model is a V6 3.5 LTR with 271 HP and 254 lb feet of torque. For a family sedan, the ride is quite sporty and athletic plus the steering wheel is precise and responsive.

There is an ample amount of space in the Accord’s interior. The back seats are noted for their spaciousness; there’s more than plenty of lower body and head room for three full-sized adults. High grade materials provide the interior with an upscale and inviting look. A center control knob in the center of the dashboard is used to direct the navigation system. The only minor drawback is that cargo space for the sedan is a bit small at 14 cubic feet.

A myriad of safety systems were included such as Vehicle Stability Assist which automatically adjusts brake pressure in case of oversteer or understeer situations. 4-wheel anti-lock brakes help to maintain stability and control when the driver brakes hard. A Tire Pressure Monitoring system lets you know when pressure needs to be adjusted. An Advanced Compatibility Engineering structure which has been included in the cars’ framework distributes the impact energy over a large area and away from occupants during a collission. An air bag system consisting of front side, front and side curtain bags is in place and utilizes a clever Occupant Detection System to halt the bags from going off if a child is seated in order to avoid possible harm. During safety crash tests conducted by the IIHS, the 2010 Accord sedan garnered top points in accident impact tests.

MSRP for the 2010 Accord starts at approximately $21k which makes it a solid choice and good value not just for families but for anyone period looking for a reliable and practical vehicle. Accords are well known for their reliability and as a result retain their value significantly. JD Power and Associates awarded it with 9 out of 10 on the coveted Predicted Reliability rating. When it comes to reliability, it will be hard to find an auto with a more solid reputation than the Accord.

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