what's better toyota camry or honda accord (same options)??

Question

i wanna buy new car please HELP

Answer 1

If you're buying brand new, a Toyota Camry V-6. The newest Camry just came out so it will hold it's value greatly.

The current Accord has been around since 2003 and a new 2008 model change is hitting showrooms this fall. If you want an Accord wait until the brand new 08's are out.
Buying the last year a model is produced is very bad, as you're paying the maximum dollar for the older body style.

Here are some spyshots of the 2008 Accord:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-accord-future.html
Sure, it has some duct tape on it trying to hide it's shape, but to me it looks kind of cheap, like a Chevy Malibu or something. Though here is the Accord Coupe Concept:
http://www.techfresh.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/2008-accord-coupe-3.jpg
As you can see, the Accord sedan pics look similar if you can imagine the duct tape gone. Maybe it will look nice, who knows.

My money would be on a V-6 equiped Camry SE (w/ body trim). It has great power and style. The SE actually uses stiffer suspension than the other models = better handling. Let's not forget Toyota value/resale.
http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/archives/07_Camry_SE2.jpg
http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/archives/07_Camry_SE.jpg

EDIT- Here's some tips on buying.

1. Never trade your current vehicle in, sell it yourself, even if you just break even on your loan.

2. Always try to pay as close as possible to "invoice price" (what the dealer pays for the car from Honda, Toyota, etc).

3. Always shop for a car at a dealer at the end of the month- I'm talking the last 1-3 days. Not only does each salesman have a quota of cars he needs to sell each month, but so does the entire dealership. They will be much more willing to drop prices close to invoice for the sale. Sometimes they'll even take a loss and sell for less than invoice just to move a unit or steal a sale from another dealership.

4. Go to autotrader.com and email all the Honda/Toyota dealers within 75-100 miles and ask them for their bottom line price on the model and trim level you want.

5. Take the best price you're quoted in email and call the other dealers and ask them if they'll beat that price by a margin big enough to make it worth your while. A good number is an addtional $300-500. Remember that your goal is to pay what the dealer paid for the car, INVOICE PRICE. Generally, the bigger the lot (more cars in stock) the better the deal as they sell more units (volume) and don't rely on profit (margins) nearly as much. If they're not coming around, remind them that it's another unit off the lot even if they don't make money off it.

6. Remember that you're in control. They'll try to bully you, say they can't get the price any lower, run back and forth to the manager, etc. It's all just a show.

Answer 2

It really depends on what you are looking for. The Honda Accord is a much sportier body style and with that means you are going to have better handling, a little more road noise and things of that nature. The Camry not so much, it seems though that the Accord ranked higher for safety that year. I personally like th Camry. If you are that torn I would consider other factors. The Camry doesn't hold it's value as well, though it holds it value extremely well. There are more Camry's on the road (if you are interested in being more of an individual the accord is better for you). I think with the Accord this is the last year of this current body style where as the 05 Camry is the last body style. Maintenance on the Accord tends to cost a little more depending on the milage and where the vehicle is on the maintenance schedule. Though on average overall you pay less to maintain the Accord through a lifetime. For every mile in an accord with all expenses included you pay lower .40's per mile and the Camry is higher .40's per mile. You can probably get a get a much lower price on the Camry. Honestly, they are BOTH GREAT vehicles so, it comes down to preference you should drive both. Truth be told you may come out better purchasing a new vehicle for the price you would pay for a Pre-owned certified vehicle, you would be surprised how much dealers are willing to play let's make a deal. In doing that a new car though keep in mind that Honda sets a price point and limits the flexibility of the dealership so it's virtually impossible to get a Honda for Invoice whereas you can get that with a little work for the Camry. Either way, you won't be sorry. Good luck in your quest.

Answer 3

Toyota and Lexus are making the best cars in the world right now, and this is coming from a fan and driver of Honda cars. However, the redesigned 2008 Honda Accord will be out later this year, and we really have to see what their offering is before making any bold statements, but the current Camry is VERY refined and is a wonderful car.

That said, Camrys are land yachts. Accords have a much sportier suspension, so if you are looking to feel the road more, avoid the Camry. Both cars are wonderful options, but it is really a matter of personal preference. In terms of reliability, you should be safe with either one.

Answer 4

It's a matter of preference. The Camry is too new to judge its long term reliability and quality. There are numerous changes. The V6 model even uses a cartridge oil filter like the newer GM models are doing.

Both models have had problems in the past. The Camry with its V6 had problems with oil sludge in the late 90s and early 2000s. The Accord with the V6 had problems with automatic transmission failures in the same time period. Not all cars were troublesome, but enough of them were.

I expect both the new camry and accord to be good cars. Get a feel for them and find out which one feels comfortable for you. Consider comfort, performance (acceleration, braking, ride, suspension, road noise, vibration, etc.), quality of materials, room, etc.

The Accord is sportier and has a more youthful reputation than the Camry. The Camry is known as an old person's family car.

Answer 5

Definatly not the '07 Camry. Too many consumer complaints-read through the (159) formal safety complaints to the NHTSA:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintresults.cfm?start=1&SearchType=DrillDown&type=1&year=2007&make=TOYOTA&model=CAMRY&component_id=0&PrintVersion=YES
2006 Camry ('07 is a redesign) was better but still 54 complaints:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintresults.cfm?start=1&SearchType=DrillDown&type=1&year=2006&make=TOYOTA&model=CAMRY&component_id=0&PrintVersion=YES
The Accord(I guess) would be my choice, IF these 2 are the ONLY choices I had. Only 10 complaints THIS model year.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintresults.cfm?start=1&SearchType=DrillDown&type=1&year=2007&make=HONDA&model=ACCORD&component_id=0&PrintVersion=YES
But if you read the complaints, the 1st 2 are duplicate complaints from the same owner, so really there is only 9.
9 complaints is a VAST improvement over last year:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintresults.cfm?start=1&SearchType=DrillDown&type=1&year=2006&make=HONDA&model=ACCORD&component_id=0&PrintVersion=YES

However, since Honda just fought & lost a class action suit regarding their innacurate odometers, (clicking off more miles than actually driven)
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/1...
I would be leary.

(Having a reputation for getting good gas mileage is voided by the fact that the odoometer is inaccurately recording miles that actually are not driven, hence the owners are DUPED into thinking that they're getting better gas mileage than realty.)

So there you go, you asked, "What's better" , regarding these 2 models.

I personally would buy a Fusion.
Much better car for the money:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fusion/

And far far FEWER complaints!

Answer 6

camry, i owned one, and wish that i would have bought another one, but will next time.