Skoda Laura or Honda Accord 2008 ?

students · 30th March 2008, 22:48

Before i was confused between Magnum, Laura and Civic.

Now as they are going to release Accord 2008 in a month.

I am just confused if i should go for Laura Elegance or Honda Accord 2008.

girishg · 30th March 2008, 23:50

Accord eyes closed.

It is in a different league altogether - and all comparisons apart : a fresh model vis a vis a 3 year old one.

csentil · 30th March 2008, 23:56

Agreed. Its the latest entrant and has been well received. However if you are interested in diesel then the Magnum would make sense.

GTO - Touring · 30th March 2008, 23:58

I'd say you go with the Accord. Of course, you must wait until you test-drive it yourself, but its pretty easy to predict what one can expect from a conservative lineup like that of the Accord.

The Laura, unfortunately, is not getting good reviews any longer. Sure, its loaded to the brim, has a great gearbox (DSG) and an efficient diesel. But the reported problems, horrible after-sales and expensive upkeep are disappointing. I wouldn't say that its a bad buy, but surely not the best either.

The new Accord will be bigger, more powerful and importantly, better to own (higher reliability, extended warranty + low cost of ownership). Plus there is the feel good factor of owning the latest. I suggest you wait.

iraghava · 31st March 2008, 00:19

I would go for the Accord with my eyes closed. Bigger car with much more room & miles better service, support & reliability. Is a no-brainer in my book!

And yeah, it's going to be much better VFM too.

RPMPKDMFF · 31st March 2008, 00:26

The Honda Accord would be your best bet. It has performance, luxury and VFM wrap in one tight bundle of driving pleasure.

theMAG · 31st March 2008, 00:30

My only grudge against the new Accord is its industrial look; it also looks like an American sedan: of which I'm not a fan of. The previous one had panache.

androdev · 31st March 2008, 06:33

short answer is accord. if for whatever inexplicable reasons you want to skip the mighty honda, at that price laura l&k (not elegance) can be an option if you need:
auto - dsg is great
for highways - tdi bad for short city drives
self driven - turbo diesel & handling
smaller/compact car (cant seat 5)

accord will of course be a great buy considering it is new and from honda. and i am sure it will blow you away when you see it in flesh. laura interiors are avg.

maxbhp · 31st March 2008, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by students

Before i was confused between Magnum, Laura and Civic.

Now as they are going to release Accord 2008 in a month.

I am just confused if i should go for Laura Elegance or Honda Accord 2008.

I would suggest you to go for Accord. Laura is really expensive to maintain. The new accord looks really a segment higher both in length and looks. The only gripe about Accord may be its ride (am not sure about this) apart from that it stands over Laura in every other department be it comfort/Space/A.S.S .

PS :Interestingly Laura commands higher resale value over accord in here.

karanraheja · 31st March 2008, 09:38

I would agree with everyone' s views. Accord hands down !!!
New Accord will be launched soon with an even more powerful
engine. With Excellent A.S.S you dont have to look any further!

manikjeet · 31st March 2008, 09:46

i am in the same situation right now will be buying a car around july

i have choose betwwen laura and accord but dont know why but i am inclined towards the laura

can any body confirm the price of the accord

ram_hyundai · 31st March 2008, 09:51

Accord is a good buy considering all aspects,but laura cannot be compared to the accord.If it is the accord do compare the superb with it.Still between your given choices i would say the accord for its fresh looks.
RAM

vcash · 31st March 2008, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by manikjeet

can any body confirm the price of the accord

Called 3 Dealers in NCR:

Dealer A: 16L - April end delivery
Dealer B: 18L - April beg delivery
Dealer C: 22L - May end delivery

So basically no one knows! If anyone does find out, please let me know as well - need to get this car quick (unless HMSI decides to smoke some strong stuff before sitting down to price this.)

esteemer · 1st April 2008, 11:32

The accord all the way, it's a bigger, better looking, reliable, easy to maintain, VFM , Quality car.

vasudeva · 1st April 2008, 12:54

I think April 2008's Autocar has some owner feedback on Laura which questions its `bullet proof build quality'. Also see teambhp's own site which has a fair owner's review on most car models.

30th March 2008, 22:48	#1
students BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	Skoda Laura or Honda Accord 2008 ? Before i was confused between Magnum, Laura and Civic. Now as they are going to release Accord 2008 in a month. I am just confused if i should go for Laura Elegance or Honda Accord 2008.
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30th March 2008, 23:50	#2
girishg BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	Accord eyes closed. It is in a different league altogether - and all comparisons apart : a fresh model vis a vis a 3 year old one.
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30th March 2008, 23:56	#3
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Agreed. Its the latest entrant and has been well received. However if you are interested in diesel then the Magnum would make sense.
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30th March 2008, 23:58	#4
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 54 Times	I'd say you go with the Accord. Of course, you must wait until you test-drive it yourself, but its pretty easy to predict what one can expect from a conservative lineup like that of the Accord. The Laura, unfortunately, is not getting good reviews any longer. Sure, its loaded to the brim, has a great gearbox (DSG) and an efficient diesel. But the reported problems, horrible after-sales and expensive upkeep are disappointing. I wouldn't say that its a bad buy, but surely not the best either. The new Accord will be bigger, more powerful and importantly, better to own (higher reliability, extended warranty + low cost of ownership). Plus there is the feel good factor of owning the latest. I suggest you wait.
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31st March 2008, 00:19	#5
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	I would go for the Accord with my eyes closed. Bigger car with much more room & miles better service, support & reliability. Is a no-brainer in my book! And yeah, it's going to be much better VFM too.
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31st March 2008, 00:26	#6
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	The Honda Accord would be your best bet. It has performance, luxury and VFM wrap in one tight bundle of driving pleasure.
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31st March 2008, 00:30	#7
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	My only grudge against the new Accord is its industrial look; it also looks like an American sedan: of which I'm not a fan of. The previous one had panache.
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31st March 2008, 06:33	#8
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,096 Thanked: 22,328 Times	short answer is accord. if for whatever inexplicable reasons you want to skip the mighty honda, at that price laura l&k (not elegance) can be an option if you need: auto - dsg is great for highways - tdi bad for short city drives self driven - turbo diesel & handling smaller/compact car (cant seat 5) accord will of course be a great buy considering it is new and from honda. and i am sure it will blow you away when you see it in flesh. laura interiors are avg.
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31st March 2008, 09:38	#10
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	I would agree with everyone' s views. Accord hands down !!! New Accord will be launched soon with an even more powerful engine. With Excellent A.S.S you dont have to look any further!
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31st March 2008, 09:46	#11
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i am in the same situation right now will be buying a car around july i have choose betwwen laura and accord but dont know why but i am inclined towards the laura can any body confirm the price of the accord
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31st March 2008, 09:51	#12
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Accord is a good buy considering all aspects,but laura cannot be compared to the accord.If it is the accord do compare the superb with it.Still between your given choices i would say the accord for its fresh looks. RAM
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1st April 2008, 11:32	#14
esteemer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 25 Times	The accord all the way, it's a bigger, better looking, reliable, easy to maintain, VFM , Quality car.
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1st April 2008, 12:54	#15
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	I think April 2008's Autocar has some owner feedback on Laura which questions its `bullet proof build quality'. Also see teambhp's own site which has a fair owner's review on most car models.
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