An American Perspective on Driving in Canada

[rh77]

Originally Posted by Compaq888

I'd wait for the next gen accord then. I think it will jump on the 3.5 liter bandwagon. I love the current accord due to it's 6800rpm and an available 6 speed. I think the next accord will be 250+hp and 6500+redline. I just hope they come out with a 6 speed auto too that you can shift manually.

BUT the new camry is cheaper, faster, and reliable, if not more than reliable than the current accord.

D00D, the 3.5-Litre Bandwagon XE is gonna take a helluva lot of fuel to propel down the Oregon Trail. And what's with the redline? 4-cylinders traditionally have a higher redline than 6- or 8- cylinders, especially the DOHC ones. But, I thought we were saving gas here. This isn't a gravy train with biscuit wheels. Honda is smarter than that. They can make more power with less fuel and displacement.

Secondly, I awarded the '06 Camry LE 4-cylinder Automatic with the "Editor's Choice Award" in the full-size vehicle category for efficiency, reliability, and performance in my Rental Car Fleet Analysis thread. I would recommend this car to just about anyone. BUT, the V-6 is overkill. Granted, the Camry might be a percentage point more reliable, but for me, I am straight-up Honda/Acura, end of story.

RH77