Love the engine, but after 12 years, the repairs and maintenance is costly.
In 2004 we purchased our Honda Accord V6 by reading many reviews. It was highly rated and had a powerful 240 HP V6. In 2004 we made the purchase knowing we could give the car to our 6 year old in 2014 when she was 16. For the first 7 years we were so happy with our Honda Accord, since then it has been consistent maintenance and up keep. Since 2004, we have spend $3000 to on repairs and standard maintenance. With that said, the cost of keeping the car going is still less than a new car monthly payment. We have meticulous in our care for this car since we bought it, and we truly enjoy driving it. We are committed to driving it for a long time.