The 2008 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord, designed as a compact car in 1976 has consistently moved towards providing more room, added comfort and luxury, along with a stunning makeover to catch the eye. Honda has added three few features for the first time in Honda history, for both the coupe and sedan models. The 2008 Honda Accords are a very sharp looking car with plenty of room on the inside making it very comfortable and enjoyable to drive. Honda also offers plenty of luxury comparable to any of its competitors. Honda has definitely done its homework on this one. My top five picks of competitors for the 2008 Honda Accord are, the Mazda6, Kia Optima, Dodge Avenger, Pontiac G6, and of the Nissan Altima. The estimated price range for the 2008 Honda Accord is $20,360 -- $30,510. With 31 years of research and development the Honda Accord is definitely a winner. I recommend checking this one out and taking one for a test drive.

The Honda Accord models LX and LX -- P come equipped with a in-line four-cylinder engine producing 177 hp @ 6500 RPMs. These motors redline @ 6000 RPMs. Honda puts this power to the pavement through either a manual five speed transmission or automatic transmission. The final delivery to the pavement is served by way of 16 inch wheels on the sedan models, and 17 inch wheels on the coupe models.

The Honda accord models EX and EX -- L come equipped with a slightly bolder four-cylinder engine producing 190 hp @ 7000 RPMs. These motors redline just a little bit higher @ 7100 RPMs. Both of these models come with automatic transmissions. For the sedans, 17 inch wheels put the power to the pavement, and the coupes get it there with 18 inch wheels.

The Honda Accord model EX -- V6 come with a V-6 engine delivering 268 hp @ 6200 RPMs. This motor redlines @ 6800 RPMs. The automatic transmission comes with this model as well. The power goes to the pavement through 17 inch wheels on the sedans, and 18 inch wheels on the coupes.

On a scale of 1 -- 10 I give the Honda Accord and 9.5. Honda has really outdone themselves here. Honda offers vehicles for the budget minded folks that are economical to drive and allows you all the luxury and options you desire as well. After checking out Honda and comparing them to their competitors I'm sure you will agree with me.

Finally, I'm sure you are wondering what kind of fuel mileage these cars get. The Honda models equipped with the four-cylinder engines and the manual transmissions get an estimated 22 miles per gallon in the city, 32 miles per gallon on the highway, and a combined average of 25 miles per gallon.

The Honda models equipped with the four-cylinder engines and the automatic transmissions get an average of 21 miles per gallon in the city, 31 miles per gallon on the highway, and an overall average of 24 miles per gallon.

The Honda models equipped with a V-6 and automatic transmission gets an estimated 19 miles per gallon in the city, 29 miles per gallon on the highway, and a combined average of 22 miles per gallon.

All of the Honda models come equipped with a fuel tank holding 18.5 gallons of fuel. This is a nice feature if you don't want to stop and get gas all that often. All in all the Honda Accord is at the top of my list for best cars in 2008.