Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Solid car with great resale value see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Speaks for itself.....remains to be seen if it still is. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hondas are known for reliability and value. They run forever. Those I owned were prime examples of this. see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
an apparently well-deserved reputation for reliability, based on personal experience and experience of friends and acquaintances with hondas see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Good resale value and good workmanship see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Nearly as good as toyota for reliability. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Excellent reputation so far reflected with only one problem which was fixed. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Excellent quality, reliability and resale see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I feel the marque makes the statement that as an owner you want reliability, performance and quality without having to cash in your 401k. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very good reputation. Honda known for reliability. see full Honda Accord review |
Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
poor warranty practises see full Honda Accord review |
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I always see Volkswagens as great, reliable cars. The GTI is special because of its utility and performance. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
german built, soild car see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Like the 2004 R32, the 2008 R32 had a limited production run of 5000, most of which are now sold. The R32 is really a well balanced "mini grand touring" car; without the stigma of being a "rice racer" like the Evo or STi. A great car for road and track! see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
VW builds a quality car, besides their electrical issues, which I have not had in either of my last two GTIs. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
2004 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD |
VW, to me, means smart and sophisticated; while, at the same time, being practical and understated. Owning one shows you know automobiles without having to shout about it. VWs are not appliances. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Low reliability see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
VW does not have that great a reputation in the U.S. This is a shame because the Golf really seems to be a well-made vehicle. Time will tell whether it holds up, but there are many horror stories of poor service, poor dealers, and the factory not standing behind their warranties. I'm hoping that VW has improved their ways, but this remains a major sticking point. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
VW dealerships have one of the worst reps. for fair service prices. The dealer I saw was great on the test drive front, but I feared the service desk a few years down the line. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Too many people, VW are still seen as nice cars that break often see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review |