The light grey seats in the base Accord LX have to be the worse seating material currently offered in a new car. The colour is so light they are showing stains on the dealers lot. (true story), the fabric looks incredibly cheap. I think the Accord LX with the 6 speed manual is a great deal otherwise, and I have considered it, but I cannot see me living with that crappy material long term. The Sport trim fabric looks like a Rolls Royce interior by comparison of it's material.
"60/40 or fight!" Love it! No split folding back seat was a big part of the reason we bought the six speed manual Legacy instead of the Accord (also with six speed manual). That and AWD at the same price. Loving it BTW.
This has been mentioned before. The Accord probably has one of the worst trunks in the segment. Not only does it not have the 60/40 split, but it is not very square, like in german vehicles (Passat), even the 6 is pretty square.
Quote from: Solstice2006 on July 22, 2015, 12:05:06 pmThis has been mentioned before. The Accord probably has one of the worst trunks in the segment. Not only does it not have the 60/40 split, but it is not very square, like in german vehicles (Passat), even the 6 is pretty square. That's a very clean trunk, interesting to know and it appears vastly better than both Accord/Camry. Another reason to love the 6...
Is the Camry LE 4 cyl that much of a different ownership experience?
The V-6 Camry is actually a pretty wicked car if you want a FWD sedan. The 3.5L is well sorted and the driveline is all proven and durable.
With a take rate that had been as low as 10%, the V6 Camry is a pretty rare choice. The 2.0L Fusion used to have the highest take rate at ~30%, but it was packaged with AWD, which helped get the rate up.Most midsize buyers aren't looking for scoot.
Quote from: ArticSteve on July 22, 2015, 08:57:05 pmQuote from: AP on July 22, 2015, 09:37:03 amIs the Camry LE 4 cyl that much of a different ownership experience?Night and day. Two different vehicles.To the point that the LE is not worth saving a few bucks on a lease? This would be a car for someone who prioritizes comfort, serenity and reliability over performance metrics.
Quote from: AP on July 22, 2015, 09:37:03 amIs the Camry LE 4 cyl that much of a different ownership experience?Night and day. Two different vehicles.
Quote from: mixmanmash on July 22, 2015, 10:33:48 amI miss the velour in my dad's 1983 LeSabre.Say what you will about American cars of that era, but I don't think there is anything more comfortable. Soft, floaty suspension, and seats that make you feel like you're sitting in an overstuffed couch at home. They were pretty good road trip cars for that reason. Everything else about them was crap, but at least they were comfortable.
I miss the velour in my dad's 1983 LeSabre.
Quote from: mixmanmash on July 22, 2015, 10:33:48 amI miss the velour in my dad's 1983 LeSabre.Okay, fine, someone needs to point out the obvious. You are misinformed. That was a picture of the 2005 LeSabre interior.
Quote from: mixmanmash on July 23, 2015, 12:37:03 amWrong. Look at the steering wheel. 2005 would have buttons and an airbag. Look at the heater controls too. And the instrument cluster.I seriously hope you were joking. Lol.Sarcasm people...sarcasm. Geez, like I'm dealing with a group of Dr. Sheldon Coopers...
Wrong. Look at the steering wheel. 2005 would have buttons and an airbag. Look at the heater controls too. And the instrument cluster.I seriously hope you were joking. Lol.
Classic late 70s thru mid 80s GM interiors. 40/60 split seats with the arm rest mostly in that blue and maroon. Comfy they were. Note the wire controlled drivers side mirror. Good ole days!
It just seems to me that in the last couple of years (the last redesign of the major models) that car manufacturers are going through some major cost cutting efforts. The cars may have more equipment and electronics than before, but we seem to be paying the price with overall interior quality.
Quote from: AP on July 22, 2015, 11:53:35 amQuote from: mixmanmash on July 22, 2015, 10:33:48 amI miss the velour in my dad's 1983 LeSabre.Okay, fine, someone needs to point out the obvious. You are misinformed. That was a picture of the 2005 LeSabre interior. Wrong. Look at the steering wheel. 2005 would have buttons and an airbag. Look at the heater controls too. And the instrument cluster.I seriously hope you were joking. Lol.