Thread: KMs New Car Dilemma: Accord or Camry

^KW, what is your problem? Would you be happier if I said I am renting a motorbike and living in a Thai-style room in Pattaya?

FFS.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Originally Posted by chinthee

I've also got some really silly collector cars that make no sense, but I won't mention them on this forum cause there's hell to pay.

oh yes i am so wonderful i am so successful so much better than u scummy lot,. but i wont mention it cos there'll be hell to pay (= they are all jealous)

And not forgetting too mention of course that by specifically stating he wasn't going to mention them he did actually, err, mention them.

^Ant, be careful. You also love collector Mercs. I'll never take you to task on that one.

ah...gentlemen...can we get back on track...no VWs or Audis ok...

just Honda & Toyota will do nicely for this discussion...

Originally Posted by Texpat

I've got a brother in law who can get you a good deal ...

Texpat: is your BiL into cars or tuktuks?..

oh, so i cannot mention my bmw and shut chintee up with his just you're jealous comments?






























oh crap, does that mean i just mentioned it. the BMW that is?

KW, please take a chill pill. Maybe that's ecstacy, I don't know. But really, you need to cool it down. I know you have an SUV and I'm cool with that. I'm quite a bit older than you and have earned the right to have any toys I want, right?

Originally Posted by klongmaster

interesting exercise regarding trade in of my '84 civic... Honda offered me 490k...Toyota 470k...

Thats a lot for a 24 year old motor!
Must be making one hek of a margin on the new motor!

Originally Posted by chinthee

KW, please take a chill pill. Maybe that's ecstacy, I don't know. But really, you need to cool it down. I know you have an SUV and I'm cool with that. I'm quite a bit older than you and have earned the right to have any toys I want, right?

X5 ?

I wish, not yet old fella.

perhaps later.

^X5 is nothing. You're so easily impressed.

I guess so.

Why not one of these? The write-up in the Bangkok Post a few months ago said it was nicer than both of them. Dunno what depreciation would be like though.

LHD

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Originally Posted by klongmaster

interesting exercise regarding trade in of my '84 civic...
Honda offered me 490k...Toyota 470k...and outside of the stated options but Isuzu (Mu7) 550k...
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That must be a typo! probably an 04 Civic.

But back on topic, if the Camry has the roomiest interior and the best back seat and the vehicle purpose is a client hauler then the choice is clear. The only dilemma is which engine to choose.

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

the vehicle purpose is a client hauler

If that is the sole purpose, then big back seat and a 2.0L engine would be best to enjoy better fuel consumption and possible tax benefits

Originally Posted by good2bhappy

Thats a lot for a 24 year old motor!

Yep Typo...s/be '04...

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

if the Camry has the roomiest interior and the best back seat and the vehicle purpose is a client hauler then the choice is clear.

Yes...that's what I didn't know...hard to compare them when you have to drive from one dealer to another!...

Originally Posted by Travelmate

If that is the sole purpose, then big back seat and a 2.0L engine would be best to enjoy better fuel consumption and possible tax benefits

I'm set on the 2.4 though despite the increased fuel economy because the 2.0l is underpowered for the body weight...

Nissan Teana?

I don't like the look of them, but you might.

I prefer the look of the Accord. The Camry looks nothing special, inside or out.

I haven't driven any of them as I'm not a executive saloon kind of guy.

The new Hyundai looks like an Accord!
if it is looks you're after

Originally Posted by EmperorTud

Nissan Teana

Teana costs about the same as the others but has none of the fancy extra so not really in the picture...

One of the 'extras' I try to offer on my tours is a video of the place they are going to visit...providing some background info etc before they get there...eases the boredom of a 2-3 hour drive...

Both Honda and Camry offer DVD screens but Nissan do not...no Bluetooth or reverse screen either...

Actually, if your primary purpose is impressing clients (especially if they're foreign), for the same money, I'd buy an older S class or E class Mercedes. I guess it depends on what you need it for, but remember both Camry and Accord are basically still considered entry level economy cars in the west.

*edited, well not exactly entry level, but every family can own one. Not much status.

Och, ye dinnae make a decision tae buy a car based on a DVD player laddie.

All that stuff can be fitted aftermarket, including Bluetooth and it will be cheaper and better quality than OEM.

One more vote for the Accord. Waaaaaaay better handling. Honda was paying the down payment (10%) a while back. They still doing that?

Originally Posted by kingwilly

oh yes i am so wonderful i am so successful so much better than u scummy lot,. but i wont mention it cos there'll be hell to pay (= they are all jealous)

same here . . . so I will mention that I have Proton Waja as my company car! Suffer, fools! (At least it runs on ethylene)


I believe the Accord has a lower ceiling than the Camry, providing more comfort for the rear-seat passenger.

Just out of interest is there any particular reason it has to be a sedan? You could go for something like a Toyota Wish as well. That would be perfect for touring.