Accord or Altima? - Honda Pilot

barbmcs · 07-27-2006, 09:53 PM

Just curious, we want to sell our other SUV (GMC Envoy) and get a sedan to have a car that gets better milage. We are looking at the Accord EX-V6 and the Altima SL.
Anyone have any opinions?

tangotango99 · 07-27-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by barbmcs
Just curious, we want to sell our other SUV (GMC Envoy) and get a sedan to have a car that gets better milage. We are looking at the Accord EX-V6 and the Altima SL.
Anyone have any opinions?

Accord EX-V6

davus · 07-27-2006, 10:16 PM

I agree. While the Nissans are very nice, in my experience the quality is just honestly a step below.

CNYGuy · 07-27-2006, 10:18 PM

We love our Accord! My friend traded up from a Grand Am to an Altima last year, then drove our 3 year old Accord, and wished she had looked at Hondas sooner...

jcantanixon · 07-28-2006, 02:30 AM

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Originally posted by davus
I agree. While the Nissans are very nice, in my experience the quality is just honestly a step below.

2 or 3 steps actually.

ecsw · 07-28-2006, 02:35 AM

Accord for sure.

Especially after the MMC the Accord received a nicer tail design.

Camry being the #1 selling family sedan in North American and Accord is the right after Camry. I don't even see where Altima is on the list.

BubbleSparkxx · 07-28-2006, 08:25 AM

wow - asking people in this forum to pick b/w a honda and a nissan will more than likely not net unbiased opinions.

that being said, it's pretty much universally agreed that Honda and Toyota are the quality / reliability benchmarks for the Japanese auto industry in the US market. Resale values are consistently higher, and customer satisfaction rates (and most importantly sales) reflect that.

based on your question, a new accord is probably a better value than a new altima. but if you're looking used, you'd probably get more "car" for your money if you went with the nissan. I would be leery of a used accord priced below KBB / Edmunds, simply because of its high demand as a used vehicle.

ramirami · 07-28-2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by BubbleSparkxx
Resale values are consistently higher, and customer satisfaction rates (and most importantly sales) reflect that.

biggest difference...

IMO Accord looks nicer than the altima...Honda has better quality overall.. Nissan makes some real nice interiors though...

barbmcs · 07-28-2006, 09:17 AM

I knew this was a biased place to ask...............
My sister-in-law owns a Nissan dealership
and I still think I am buying a honda

CNYGuy · 07-28-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by barbmcs
I knew this was a biased place to ask...............
My sister-in-law owns a Nissan dealership
and I still think I am buying a honda

My "bias" is based on personal experience and opinion of course. I had a 1998 Accord LX, and now we have the 2003 EX-V6. Loved them both, never any trouble, and the V6 is really fun to drive...

ramirami · 07-28-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by barbmcs
I knew this was a biased place to ask...............
My sister-in-law owns a Nissan dealership
and I still think I am buying a honda

now if she could give you a GREAT price on a 350Z

Tuck & Jack · 07-28-2006, 03:08 PM

As an owner of both ( Pilot & '01 Altima SE) I believe that they are not meant to compete head to head. They are the same class of car but, meant for different buyers. I think nissan with the Maxima above and the Altima below an Accord as far as price, I feel that Nissan is going for a sportier car and younger audience. I agree with BubbleSparkx that for a slightly used you will get more bang for your buck with the nissan. If resale is most important, then honda would be the choice.

sjlee · 07-29-2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami

biggest difference...

IMO Accord looks nicer than the altima...Honda has better quality overall.. Nissan makes some real nice interiors though...

Personally, I think the Altima interiors are kind of cheap looking to me. My sister has an SE. She's had some minor problems, but nothing the dealer couldn't fix quickly. I'd say test drive both and see which one you like better.

barbmcs · 08-01-2006, 05:51 PM

got my saphire blue 2006 honda accord ex-v6 today!!

ecsw · 08-01-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by barbmcs
got my saphire blue 2006 honda accord ex-v6 today!!

that's fast....

congrets and you know what....

07-27-2006, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
barbmcs Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Accord or Altima? Just curious, we want to sell our other SUV (GMC Envoy) and get a sedan to have a car that gets better milage. We are looking at the Accord EX-V6 and the Altima SL. Anyone have any opinions? __________________ Starlight Silver 2003 EX-L Navi/Rearview Camera Fog Lights/Trim/Splash Guards/Side Steps/Cargo Tray/Wheel Locks/All Season Mats Lovin' my PILOT!!

07-27-2006, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
davus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 128 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree. While the Nissans are very nice, in my experience the quality is just honestly a step below. __________________ traded - '06 Sage Brush Pearl EXL 4WD wwong's console pads; tow package; splashguards; black sidesteps; Nifty Catch-All Extreme floormats

07-27-2006, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
CNYGuy Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 365 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We love our Accord! My friend traded up from a Grand Am to an Altima last year, then drove our 3 year old Accord, and wished she had looked at Hondas sooner... __________________ 2007 Odyssey EXL-RES/NAV Silver Pearl Metallic 2003 Accord Sedan EX-V6 Graphite Pearl

07-28-2006, 02:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
ecsw Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GVA, Canada Posts: 1,519 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Accord for sure. Especially after the MMC the Accord received a nicer tail design. Camry being the #1 selling family sedan in North American and Accord is the right after Camry. I don't even see where Altima is on the list. __________________ 2006 Black Pilot EX-L w/ NAVI Chrom Step Bar/Roof Cross Bar/Clarion 10" RES/Soundgate AUX + PIE LD-1 audio booster/ Momo Shift Knob/Interior white bulb/Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth Handsfree/PIAA style White Headlight Bulb/Techone H11 HID kit/Polk db651 speakers/Michelin Cross Terrain 2008 Mazda Ti-Grey RX8 GT 6MT 2007 Blue/Silver Honda CBR600RR 2007 Black Honda CBR 125R (Sold) 2004 PWP TSX (Sold) 2004 Blue Mazda6 (GS-I4 w/ sports package) RIP 1997 Silver CR-V (traded w/ '06 Pilot)

07-28-2006, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
BubbleSparkxx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 292 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow - asking people in this forum to pick b/w a honda and a nissan will more than likely not net unbiased opinions. that being said, it's pretty much universally agreed that Honda and Toyota are the quality / reliability benchmarks for the Japanese auto industry in the US market. Resale values are consistently higher, and customer satisfaction rates (and most importantly sales) reflect that. based on your question, a new accord is probably a better value than a new altima. but if you're looking used, you'd probably get more "car" for your money if you went with the nissan. I would be leery of a used accord priced below KBB / Edmunds, simply because of its high demand as a used vehicle. __________________ Splash Guards / Wheel Locks / Cargo Cover / WWong's Pilot Pads / Valentine One / Peripheral iSimple PXAMG

07-28-2006, 09:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
barbmcs Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I knew this was a biased place to ask............... My sister-in-law owns a Nissan dealership and I still think I am buying a honda __________________ Starlight Silver 2003 EX-L Navi/Rearview Camera Fog Lights/Trim/Splash Guards/Side Steps/Cargo Tray/Wheel Locks/All Season Mats Lovin' my PILOT!!

07-28-2006, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tuck & Jack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As an owner of both ( Pilot & '01 Altima SE) I believe that they are not meant to compete head to head. They are the same class of car but, meant for different buyers. I think nissan with the Maxima above and the Altima below an Accord as far as price, I feel that Nissan is going for a sportier car and younger audience. I agree with BubbleSparkx that for a slightly used you will get more bang for your buck with the nissan. If resale is most important, then honda would be the choice.

08-01-2006, 05:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
barbmcs Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	got my saphire blue 2006 honda accord ex-v6 today!! __________________ Starlight Silver 2003 EX-L Navi/Rearview Camera Fog Lights/Trim/Splash Guards/Side Steps/Cargo Tray/Wheel Locks/All Season Mats Lovin' my PILOT!!

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