Honda Accord Coupe Review: Stranger in a strange land. (FWD Mash-up Pt.3) – Everyday Driver

Many of our viewers ask us about the Honda Accord, six-speed Coupe. Its price and specs put it right in competition with the new German entries, the Mercedes CLA and the Audi A3. How does this odd ball coupe compete? In this third part the guys discuss the Accord and argue about their favorite from this FWD Mash-up.

Part 1, the Mercedes CLA, here:

Part 2, the Audi A3 here:

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[RizRazee_DB]

Accord V6 coupe is still underrated. She can beat so many so called meaty muscle and turbo cars on highways.

[lifeonearth]

Price when you take them to the mechanic:
Mercedes: $4000.00
Audi: $3850.00
Honda: $399.00

[ShlomoZOGelstein]

Man I love my accord coupe v6 exl. Such a tragedy that Honda discontinued it. It's fast, it's handsome, it has a nice throaty exhaust growl. It will go down in history as a collector car like the integra type R, Acura NSX & S2000

[JoeBlo]

The Accord V6 is actually pushing closer to 300 HP if you look at the dyno tests. Honda underrates the power output of the Accord for fear of getting too close to Acura figures. 

[vexun]

I just picked up a 2014 v6 coup accord for 16, 700 with 46k miles. Honda sold me a 5 year 100k warranty for 2 grand. I’ve never been behind the wheel of any sports cars just luxury cars like bmw, Infiniti, and this is the fastest car I’ve ever driven

[gabevillarreal]

I own that Honda in White Orchid Pearl. I've owned it for 8 years and absolutely love it! Not one problem and it's fun!

[ET_Videos]

And the Honda will last longer and be cheaper to maintain ;-) 

[pontiacGXPfan]

this was the best looking Honda since the Prelude

[Composer_DanielPerez]

I have to agree with some of the comments here about the reliability of German cars past the 100, 000 mile mark. I own a 2008 BMW 335I Coupe and I have spent tons on repairs. Just this past weekend the thing overheated and I was stuck on the freeway. I'm done with it and I'm looking at this Honda Accord Coupe. I owned a 1998 Honda Civic that I drove for 10 years till I got the BMW and not a single major issue on that car.

[DreaminAccord]

I loved this review - seeing the Accord coupe being compared to its German luxury competitors; finally. Thanks Everyday Driver. Coming from a 2.7L bi-turbo Audi A6 and making the switch to the Accord V6 coupe; I can honestly say that I, too, was very impressed with what I was getting for the money. Yes, the Honda may not be as "flashy" as its German competitors, but it by far kicks their ass in the dependability / reliability / maintenance categories. My Audi costs me thousands of dollars in maintenance after reaching the 100k mile mark and its resale value plummeted over the years. Honda is one of the highest ranked cars for maintaining resale value and has engines that are known to soar over the 300k mark with minimal maintenance costs. :) On a long road trip, my V6 Accord easily averages 30-32 mpg highway (avg speed 70-75mph). My Audi averaged 22, MAYBE 25, on a good day. I do not regret going with the Accord V6 coupe one bit.  

[peterlegend]

I've got a 2013 Accord Coupe V6, i like it a lot.  Would definitely pick it over an entry level audi a3 or merc cla.

[buildmorefarms]

Hondas dont break down like zee Germans do...

[TheItsmegp]

Just until the German cars approach  90, 000 miles. Repair costs will resemble car note payments.  The Honda will happily continue on to the double century mark with little repairs.

[pizza]

I drive a 6mt Honda accord v6 coupe on a daily basis, and it's the best damn car I've ever driven.

[jonnyspeed]

Why not test the HFP model with the upgraded suspension and tires? Still would be less money right?

[Siper]

The Accord V6 6MT has been an unsung hero for a very long time, I'm glad you guys gave it some attention! That being said, man that CLA seems appealing doesn't it? A FWD M-B just seems to be such an affront, yet the results speak for themselves.

[umarshafiq]

I'm actually really impressed at how objective these two reviewers were. Regardless of winner, all three cars are very beautiful machines.

[digitalistca]

I own the red V6 automatic and love it. I like that the dash looks a bit "dated" and old school. It will show beautifully in it's vintage years.

[killa]

I love German cars and I'm sick in the head for BMWs and Porsches, but in this mashup, I will take the accord coupe over the Germans. You cannot beat Honda's VTEC engines for sheer response and N/A excitement and nobody does manual transmissions like Honda. I will continue to support Honda and if I'm honest (subjective), the Honda looks better than the overly-aerodynamic German cars. Audis should always be AWD and Benz should either be rwd or awd. FWD cars is where Honda takes the cake. Awesome mash up guys !

[FireandiceAuto]

WoW! I really thought the Accord coupe V6MT would have been better. I'm a Honda fan, and from my Prelude and S2000 I know that they are supposed to take a corners at unbelievable speeds with great feel through the wheel and seat! It's unfortunate that new Hondas do not have the same driving spirit they once had. You guys are so honest and say it how it is, best car reviews on the net! Have a good one guys.