New Accord or any other equivalent? EDIT : Accord it is!

Ramkumar · 25th August 2009, 07:15

Hi Guys,

I am back to asking friends after a gap of 2years after you all helped me buy the Safari.

I am now going to sell my Safari LX 2007 and Fiesta Zxi 2007 and looking to buy a D segment.

I have my sights on the Accord 2.4 MT, but there are people who are suggesting me the hyundai Transform, Laura, Camry and the superb, i really do not know if all are in the same segment. I live in mysore where we do not have a Skoda dealership so i think Laura and superb will a be a bit of a hassle to travel the 130km to bangalore for service purposes.

I TD accord yesterday and was impressive but a GC of 155mm is really disturbing me.
I request you all to help me.

ambivalent_98 · 25th August 2009, 08:49

Reading all the forums , Skoda service seems to be troublesome. The Honda Accord would be a good choice. You could narrow it down perhaps to the Camry and the Accord. I remember having read that the Camry was loaded with lot of stuff and was so comfy that it would be called a couch on wheels

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I do like the Accord though. Its new design makes it look chunkier and mean. I haven't testdriven it but from the specs it seems to be equally powerful. I think the testdrives on T-BHP would clear the picture even further I guess.

Ramkumar · 25th August 2009, 08:58

Does the superb come near the Accord & Camry?? I see that there is only a difference of 50k more for the superb.
What more features does the camry have, I have been searching all the threads since last evening. There are very few threads for this segment and most are not elaborative, that is why i posted a new thread.

Sahil · 25th August 2009, 09:08

Leaving the Skoda service aside, the Accord is not a patch on the Superb. The Superb has tons of more features and is far more VFM. Check out this thread for more info https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...i-1-8-tsi.html (Superb(Type II) 1.8 TSi)

AirWind · 25th August 2009, 10:15

Hyundai and Honda seem to have dealership in Mysore, but none for Toyota or Skoda - so service might be an issue for Toyota but Skoda can be a nightmare!

You are changing both of your current cars within 2 yrs - so I guess a resale is important, a Petrol car or a Hyundai will fetch you poor resale if sold within 5 yrs. Dont show your running.... does it need a diesel? Only Hyundai Transform comes in Diesel.

Accord to drive else the Transform to be driven. If not limited to D sedan, look at the Fortuner - again no/limted service in Mysore.

FlyingSpur · 25th August 2009, 12:19

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Originally Posted by Ramkumar

I live in mysore where we do not have a Skoda dealership so i think Laura and superb will a be a bit of a hassle to travel the 130km to bangalore for service purposes.

If you had a Skoda service station in your living room, service would still be an issue

GTO · 25th August 2009, 17:57

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Leaving the Skoda service aside, the Accord is not a patch on the Superb. [/url]

The Accord is more than a patch on the Superb, thanks to:

1. Outstanding reliability
2. Incredibly low maintenance costs

The peace of the mind factor is way superior than in the Superb. Skoda's petrols have till date been heavy maintenance in India (Octy 1.8, previous gen Superb, Fabia 1.4) and the Superb still has to prove itself. The Superb is a heck of a car, agreed, and it provides a long list of kit for the price. But I am extremely wary of Skoda, their petrol engines and the potential complications with European electronics.

Parm · 25th August 2009, 18:17

Honda Accord without any doubt and 2nd thoughts!

remember you visit showroom just once, but service center regularly!

dont worry about the GC of the accord, its adequate.

skoda having too many technical as well as A.S.S. hickups!

shankar.balan · 25th August 2009, 18:26

why not a passat while you are about it?

Ramkumar · 25th August 2009, 22:34

I TD superb today in bangalore at Tafe access and it is a beautiful car but the service as everybody has been telling here could be an issue.

So now its only between Hyundai and Honda. Hyundai dealership is getting a TRANSFORM to mysore tomorrow for my TD.

I have to tell that i drive quite a bit as my business demands it. I have driven my safari around 62k in 2 years so maybe a diesel makes sense, but i doubt if the sonata transform will give the same kind of comfort in terms of the driver's seat as in Accord.
Please advise.

Vid6639 · 25th August 2009, 22:37

Ramkumar what about the toyota Frotuner. Amazing GC, good diesel engine and very spacious.

rageshgr · 25th August 2009, 23:00

Wow! you are selling a C segment AND an SUV , 2 cars for one car? so no off roading anymore I guess

Honda Accord is an awesome choice, you can also consider the Nissan Teana, the grandure, the performance and the luxury is awesome for this money!

loving_alaap · 25th August 2009, 23:44

Sonata trasform Diesel is an excellent car with even more excellent price.

You can also enjoy the AT with a economy of diesel, with a accord's space.

IMO After accord in term of overall package (& more importatnly with the least *** problems) sonata can be a good option.

cadaver_prad · 26th August 2009, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by loving_alaap

Sonata trasform Diesel is an excellent car with even more excellent price.

You can also enjoy the AT with a economy of diesel, with a accord's space.

IMO After accord in term of overall package (& more importatnly with the least *** problems) sonata can be a good option.

Product wise its not that bad, But the Sonata will surely not hold its value when it comes to selling it

Bhargava_sr · 26th August 2009, 01:21

Honda Accord any day would be best choice else Camry should be the second option.
As mentioned above Skoda has got Technical and service issues
HONDA OR TOYOTA would be the best

25th August 2009, 07:15	#1
Ramkumar BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 58 Thanked: 0 Times	New Accord or any other equivalent? EDIT : Accord it is! Hi Guys, I am back to asking friends after a gap of 2years after you all helped me buy the Safari. I am now going to sell my Safari LX 2007 and Fiesta Zxi 2007 and looking to buy a D segment. I have my sights on the Accord 2.4 MT, but there are people who are suggesting me the hyundai Transform, Laura, Camry and the superb, i really do not know if all are in the same segment. I live in mysore where we do not have a Skoda dealership so i think Laura and superb will a be a bit of a hassle to travel the 130km to bangalore for service purposes. I TD accord yesterday and was impressive but a GC of 155mm is really disturbing me. I request you all to help me.
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25th August 2009, 08:49	#2
ambivalent_98 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune-Bangalore Posts: 807 Thanked: 203 Times	Reading all the forums , Skoda service seems to be troublesome. The Honda Accord would be a good choice. You could narrow it down perhaps to the Camry and the Accord. I remember having read that the Camry was loaded with lot of stuff and was so comfy that it would be called a couch on wheels . I do like the Accord though. Its new design makes it look chunkier and mean. I haven't testdriven it but from the specs it seems to be equally powerful. I think the testdrives on T-BHP would clear the picture even further I guess.
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25th August 2009, 08:58	#3
Ramkumar BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 58 Thanked: 0 Times	Does the superb come near the Accord & Camry?? I see that there is only a difference of 50k more for the superb. What more features does the camry have, I have been searching all the threads since last evening. There are very few threads for this segment and most are not elaborative, that is why i posted a new thread.
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25th August 2009, 09:08	#4
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Leaving the Skoda service aside, the Accord is not a patch on the Superb. The Superb has tons of more features and is far more VFM. Check out this thread for more info https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...i-1-8-tsi.html (Superb(Type II) 1.8 TSi)
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25th August 2009, 10:15	#5
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	Hyundai and Honda seem to have dealership in Mysore, but none for Toyota or Skoda - so service might be an issue for Toyota but Skoda can be a nightmare! You are changing both of your current cars within 2 yrs - so I guess a resale is important, a Petrol car or a Hyundai will fetch you poor resale if sold within 5 yrs. Dont show your running.... does it need a diesel? Only Hyundai Transform comes in Diesel. Accord to drive else the Transform to be driven. If not limited to D sedan, look at the Fortuner - again no/limted service in Mysore.
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25th August 2009, 18:17	#8
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	Honda Accord without any doubt and 2nd thoughts! remember you visit showroom just once, but service center regularly! dont worry about the GC of the accord, its adequate. skoda having too many technical as well as A.S.S. hickups!
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25th August 2009, 18:26	#9
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,150 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	why not a passat while you are about it?
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25th August 2009, 22:34	#10
Ramkumar BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 58 Thanked: 0 Times	I TD superb today in bangalore at Tafe access and it is a beautiful car but the service as everybody has been telling here could be an issue. So now its only between Hyundai and Honda. Hyundai dealership is getting a TRANSFORM to mysore tomorrow for my TD. I have to tell that i drive quite a bit as my business demands it. I have driven my safari around 62k in 2 years so maybe a diesel makes sense, but i doubt if the sonata transform will give the same kind of comfort in terms of the driver's seat as in Accord. Please advise.
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25th August 2009, 22:37	#11
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,479 Times View My Garage	Ramkumar what about the toyota Frotuner. Amazing GC, good diesel engine and very spacious.
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25th August 2009, 23:00	#12
rageshgr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai/Vaikom Posts: 549 Thanked: 551 Times View My Garage	Wow! you are selling a C segment AND an SUV , 2 cars for one car? so no off roading anymore I guess Honda Accord is an awesome choice, you can also consider the Nissan Teana, the grandure, the performance and the luxury is awesome for this money! Last edited by rageshgr : 25th August 2009 at 23:04.
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25th August 2009, 23:44	#13
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	Sonata trasform Diesel is an excellent car with even more excellent price. You can also enjoy the AT with a economy of diesel, with a accord's space. IMO After accord in term of overall package (& more importatnly with the least *** problems) sonata can be a good option.
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26th August 2009, 01:21	#15
Bhargava_sr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HOSUR Posts: 317 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Honda Accord any day would be best choice else Camry should be the second option. As mentioned above Skoda has got Technical and service issues HONDA OR TOYOTA would be the best
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