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Will makeover of Honda's 2013 Accord return it to the head of the class?

GasBuddy Blog -- Once a perennial contender for best-selling car in the U.S., Honda's Accord hasn't come close to that status in more than a decade — "slapped down by Toyota's Camry," reports USA TODAY.

Honda is looking to change that with a full makeover for the 2013 Accord that becomes available Sept. 19.

When consumers see the new Accord they should expect major changes. These include a slimming design in the exterior; better mileage that increases by as much as 4 miles per gallon to 36 mpg on the highway; and updated technology. The improvements raise prices for various trim levels up to $300. The new starting price with automatic transmission, is up $200 to $22,470, including shipping.

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Submitted Sep 13, 2012 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2012 12:10:16 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse ak: you want a sportscar, you pay the price when you buy and when you drive it.
ak3883 Veteran Author Philadelphia Posts:489 Points:1,403,190 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2012 8:05:18 PM Ignore ak3883 Report Abuse Have a TSX and the premium gas thing stinks, will be taking a hard look at the V6 that gets about the same mileage but a ton more power and running regular 87!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2012 9:11:50 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Accord is not my favorite, but it's a good car for a family.
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,160 Points:1,595,715 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 9:02:17 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse Lower the price and they will sell more
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teamsimons Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,478 Points:502,645 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:09:25 AM Ignore teamsimons Report Abuse We commented on this yesterday...
Rick52 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:12,036 Points:1,199,620 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:07:39 AM Ignore Rick52 Report Abuse Buy American !!
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AuburnTim Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,828 Points:1,559,190 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:05:40 AM Ignore AuburnTim Report Abuse I could care less
hwnguy Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,845 Points:1,388,240 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:04:33 AM Ignore hwnguy Report Abuse No more Hondas
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smqua Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,688 Points:586,745 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:01:39 AM Ignore smqua Report Abuse Hondas are still fine cars but so are chevy's. Honda dominance is gone forever.
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,861 Points:3,245,900 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:01:05 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse doesnt relate to gas prices like it doesnt even come close to relating to tricycle prices, lmao!
rogerparry Champion Author Florida Posts:9,565 Points:1,917,405 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:59:49 AM Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse Old news.
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gabisgram Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,201 Points:913,225 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:58:49 AM Ignore gabisgram Report Abuse Don't want an Accord anyway.
JLSindy Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,491 Points:674,015 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:57:50 AM Ignore JLSindy Report Abuse I agree with much of what everyone says.
mazdaboy Champion Author Portland Posts:7,893 Points:2,099,230 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:57:18 AM Ignore mazdaboy Report Abuse It will be a tough road back. The competition is getting stiffer all the time.
Petrock Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,128 Points:2,558,735 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:57:08 AM Ignore Petrock Report Abuse Time alone will tell if the car can bring Honda to the top again!
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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,045 Points:2,346,485 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:54:59 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Higher MPG - a 4 MPG increase is Not enough, Better Styling, Better Quality, Better Price, Better Customer Service, always improve your vehicle more and more. There are many other make and models to consider that are just as good as Honda or Better! Buy American? - just how much 'American' is really IN American vehicles anymore? I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or anything else! My current vehicle was paid for many years ago and it works just fine! Why have another car payment in 'coming out of the closet' Chucky's lousy, smoke and mirrors, lack of jobs, dog and pony show and in the crapper economy, the good paying jobs are Not here. Chucky's economy is not improving but continues to hurt the population and the job numbers continue to be down – no matter how smoooooth talking Chucky spins those numbers and he can spin them very well! People will still drive and buy fuel no matter what but it sure helps to have a job too! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,016 Points:2,064,095 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:54:29 AM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse Competition makes for better products, can US automakers catch up?
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Chem60 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,827 Points:814,025 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:50:59 AM Ignore Chem60 Report Abuse I love my 2001 Accord, I'll have to check out the new one, but I may keep mine a bit longer.
pbear316 Champion Author Akron Posts:2,035 Points:678,115 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:50:15 AM Ignore pbear316 Report Abuse Right
Boo1989 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,178 Points:1,350,545 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:48:10 AM Ignore Boo1989 Report Abuse This relates to gas prices how????
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dorelind Rookie Author Lancaster Posts:5 Points:935 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:45:19 AM Ignore dorelind Report Abuse Let's see what the competition brings.
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gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,670 Points:389,355 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:42:54 AM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse The bes thing Honda can do is DRASTICALLY lower prices. This would have a profound effect for prospective buyers!
DavidsChallenge All-Star Author Louisville Posts:635 Points:125,805 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:40:49 AM Ignore DavidsChallenge Report Abuse Who knows.
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,578 Points:1,670,700 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:39:23 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse perhaps...probably
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gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,670 Points:389,355 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:36:53 AM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse Improving gas milage does'nt accomplish much when it is overshadowed by gas price hikes.
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Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,336 Points:507,900 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:35:05 AM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse Earning back their former reputation will take time...it is all about quality,reliability, and pricing.
jcdakota Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,347 Points:361,345 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:33:53 AM Ignore jcdakota Report Abuse Wish Honda luck with it's makeover.
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FMREALTOR Champion Author Florida Posts:6,410 Points:1,697,980 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:33:10 AM Ignore FMREALTOR Report Abuse Good Mileage, good price. But it is hard to put money away when gas prices are so high.
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