I bought the Honda Accord 2002 EX coupe used in 2009. At the time the luxury options were very attractive. Alloy wheels, leather seats, air conditioning, sporty look, but the comfort of the vehicle just didn't overcome the drawbacks.

The vehicle is large, handling is as a large car, unlike some of its smaller companions which are a lot more maneuverable.

The gas consumption reaches 13l / 100km, and that's without the AC going.

I have had this vehicle for 4 months now, bought new, and it's been absolutely superb.

The vehicle doesn't have a lot of umph when it is in eco mode, but it makes up for it's lack of power in fuel economy. On flat road I have been able to achieve a fuel economy of 6 - 7 l / 100km depending and city/ highway driving. On the uneven elevation changes of the tri-cities area of greater vancouver, the economy drops to around 8.5l / 100km.

The SX package gave me, a frequent commuter, a comfortable and luxurious ride, especially in those bumper to bumpers, construction zone, and lookyloo scenarios.

It's a small car, great maneuverability, and even though it's small the interior cabin comfortably sits 4 large adults, no head bumping on ceilings. I typically carry 3 adults and 2 children, booster seat and all, it's tight but still acceptable. The trunk has plenty of space for everyday commute, and has a neat little feature call and shopping bag hook, to keep those bags close and secure.