okito: The 2007 honda accord EX-L is a good machine to drive, though it's more expensive than others. I ve been driving mine for a year now and no single major issue. I ve driven through floods, very bumpy roads and all, still it remains strong. Just ensure you service as often as necessary. Also make sure you get a copy of the manual and have it handy at all times. Once you change the engine oil, be sure to adjust the oil life to 100%, following the instructions spelt out in the manual, as most of these mechanics do not know how to do it. Use original parts at all times. Before you pay for the car, run thorough diagnostics-VERY IMPORTANT. Where you can get a good one, honestly I do not know. I combed the major areas where you have car dealers for over 2 months, including the whole stretch of western avenue and ikorodu road but didnt quite get what I wanted-I managed to get mine by a stroke of luck from a private seller, you may however try Inspired Autos. Cheers!

thomasjohn: pls make una offer advice naw, wat can any1 say about d EX-L.
Wat are the pros, cons, maintenance, durability. . .etc

thomasjohn: pls make una offer advice naw, wat can any1 say about d EX-L.
Wat are the pros, cons, maintenance, durability. . .etc

cypherz: Pls when y'all ask for a review on a ride, endeavor to attach a picture of the vehicle so some of us who aren't so great at distinguishing models can be carried along and learn

thomasjohn: Thanks to everyone for contributing, very enlightining posts.

Thanks to everyone for contributing, very enlightining posts.

thomasjohn: Thanks to everyone for contributing, very enlightining posts.

Thanks to everyone for contributing, very enlightining posts.

luvola:

The pic is not 2007 it is 2006. 2007 has fog light bumper and rare light as a white reverse light

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nope. YOU are wrong here . The pic above is a V6 (from the double exhaust & this type of alloy wheels) 2006 or 2007 Honda accord.

The ones with fog lights are rare, & they are 'special edition' models i believe.

Then the ones you see with white & red rear lights are those that were sold brand new in NIGERIA, & not the american or canadian specs.

Escalated: Good posts and topic here. I am in same dilemma either to take this Discussion continue Honda or 2006/06 Camry. Can anyone pop into this plssssssss

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Add correct money and buy Honda crosstour.Very intimidating car I tell ya.

Escalated: Good posts and topic here. I am in same dilemma either to take this Discussion continue Honda or 2006/06 Camry. Can anyone pop into this plssssssss

jybolee: @optimus prime, i can help but comment on this Honda suprise,it can really be frustrating especially when am travelling and i see a clean EOD OR Discussion continues halted because the tire rods have given way,at times damaging the fenders.It is so bad dat i remember seeing a babyboy drive past me on a road with no pot holes and suddenly i saw smoke and car halted only to see dat the Honda suprise had once again popped up.Well hope Honda gets it right but am still always a Toyota camry fan.

mjbaba: The car is cool but the engine parts are expensive. Only last week changed power steering pump( Belgium) for 30k. And I don't know why the brake pads require constant replacing. But performance wise, it's a great car that u'l really really enjoy

optimus-prime1:


It depends on what you are looking for as a driver, as per style et al...
Personally because of how I drive(I love Acceleration/power in a car), I prefer the Honda EX-L "07 to the 06/07 Camry due to sheer Engine power*that initial takeoff*
1- the Honda Accord Unleashes 268horsepower of its V6 while the V6 edition of the 06/07 Camry pops out just 158horsepower(probably because the Camry's engine was designed for fuel efficiency)
2- The Honda EX-L has a bigger engine 3.5 liter, compared to any of Camry's 2.0, 2.2 or 2.4 liter engine editions.

Apart from the engine/power where the Honda EX-L clearly outmatches the Camry, the interior of the Honda is cooler than the Camry- it boasts of a more intersting Dashboard, theres that pilot feel, like you are in the Cockpit of a plane, complicated looking lights and buttons. The Camry's dashboard is rather boring generally, especially at night; that mono flourescent green backlight is sooo dull.

But where the Camry has an edge over the Honda is its fuel Efficiency(for those who use the AC and constantly look at the fuel guage) all I can say is the Camry is about one of the best fuel efficient cars I know.
Secondly a 06/07 Camry is cheaper than the Honda EX-L 07 (Camry's are cheaper than Accords basically).
Thirdly, auto parts for a Toyota Camry in Nigeria are cheap, and available- Honda parts are relatively available, but not that cheap(compare the prices of some parts in both cars and you'l understand what I mean).
Not to forget, it seems regular Nigerian Mechanics prefer fixing Camry's to Honda Accord's esp the EX-L's, because they say the Camry's Engine is more straight forward. So if you have a Camry, you are less likely to have beefs with regular mechanics. A Honda EX-L requires a pretty advanced mechanic, or else.
On Character defects;weeell, to me the 06/07 Camry has little issues with the braking system no matter what you do, I dunno why, I drive fast so I know what it means when you need urgent brakes.
The EX-L like all Accords should have its front shaft/Tire rod ends checked regularly to prevent what I'd term "The Honda Surprise" and secondly proper driving habits make your transmission system in a Honda Accord live long.
Generally both cars are awesome machines, but like I said it depends on what you are looking for in a car.