Honda Accord Euro 7th Gen (2003-2008)

Great car , solidly built , great on fuel , sprightly performer ,good looking – Bought this 2nd hand for a 2nd car from a family member (he had it since new so we knew its history and he is a fastidious owner). Has 260k on clock but drives like new. Great car so far , built well , has full leather interior ,dual climate A/C and nice factory mags. Looks sporty with twin pipes out the back. Drives well , use 98 octane to… Read more

get longer mileages.Corners well.Like the manual gear shift when I am feeling like a "Clarkson - Feel the powerrrrr".

Swapped out standard air filter to K&N , slight performance increase and fuel consumption improvement.Decent size boot ,have put seats down to fit a mountain bike.

Solid Vtec 2.4l 140kw engine which sings when in manual mode ,bit slack in auto.

Now the cons and they are minor , has a 6 stacker CD player with no MP3 option or Bluetooth or Aux. (this was 2006 after all) You can buy an aftermarket module for this. Join the forums or facebook group for a whole lot of customization options

Superb Quality, Excellent Value – Absolutely smitten with the '08 Euro Lux 6MT we have as the wife's DD. My mother also has an '03 standard euro auto. Both are excellent cars but the manual is a lot more engaging. These were a lot of car for the money new and still excellent value on the 2nd hand market. The car is incredibly comfortable and refined and enjoyable when giving… Read more ·  1

it a good blast thru the hills. You do have to ring the little 4 banger's neck to get the most out of it but she sings when you do!

Feels solid and safe, fun to drive and incredibly good on fuel. We have averaged 8.2l/100km in the 10,000kms we have put on the clock. This is combined city/freeway driving as it commutes both on a daily basis.

Love the HIDs, auto wipers, heated leather and glass sunroof.

It's not a rocket by any means but is certainly a drivers car.

Pros:

- Cheap to Run

- Excellent build quality and reliable motoring

-All the creature comforts known to man in it's day (except auto headlights)

- Quiet, comfortable and understated.

- Great Sedan Styling

Cons:

- Paint is 'soft'... scratches very easily

- No auto headlights (but it does bong at you if you leave them on!)

Can't think of anything else i don't like about this car!

A superb well refiined and reliable motor vehicle – I have a 2006 Euro Luxury with Sat Nav 6sp manual. It is a great car and I have owned it since new. I have only just clocked up 30,000 km’s, as it does not get used much. This has been a mix of around town and long distance driving; it excels at both. I run 98 fuel and have always had it serviced regularly by the Honda dealership. There have been… Read more

no problems with the vehicle at all.

I find the seats, along with the driving position, very comfortable. I am 1.8m tall. There are plenty of adjustments you can make to them. I find the on-board computer useful and I can average 7 litres per 100km when on cruise control driving interstate. The car has smooth acceleration and the gearbox has good ratios and shifts well. Steering is light and easy. The headlights are very good and the auto wipers work well. The sunroof is another feature that I use a lot. The car comes with dual climate control and satellite navigation. Boot space is excellent, and the car has a full size spare.

My only gripes are the heated seats. They are operated by rocker switches next to the gear lever and it is very easy to accidentally switch them on without noticing, not good in an Aussie summer. I have contemplated removing the fuses, but then it is good to take the chill out of leather seats in winter. Visibility out the back is not great either, I would recommend installing after market parking sensors, although they spoil the nice clean lines, which is why I have not installed them. Other areas for improvement would be the inclusion of memory seats (I think the newer series has them). The Sat Nav works well, but along with some of the centre dash controls can be a bit cluttered and clunky to operate, but it is not a major issue, as you get used to them.

I highly recommend this car. I have had two Accord’s the first one did over 100km’s and I had no problems with that one either. It is a shame that Honda is discontinuing with the Accord Euro as it is such a nice car.

15 yrs of trouble free motoring still waiting for other brands to catch up – P{purchased my Honda euro new in 2004. With regular servicing (synthetic oil only) it is still going as good as the day of purchase. Every safety feature you would expect from a vehicle ten years younger with the performance to match most vehicles that are newer and more expensive. Fit and finish is faultless, cannot see myself parting with… Read more

this vehicle as nothing stacks up some fifteen years later. Other than regular servicing have had to replace one starter motor. That's it. How many other vehicles manufacturers can claim that sort of reliability

Vtec kicks in boi!! – Driving experience is great, although it is front wheel-drive it still handles very well. The incredible 2.4 litre Vtec kicks in like a freight train at 3000rpms with automatic, can outrun most 4 cylinders from 0.60. The cons would be that the version of my car I have lacks cupholders.  Show details

Love it, the best car I have owned – It drives like a sports car, the handling is beautiful, performance is excellent when you up the revs, the car is very reliable and comfortable. It has quality written all over it. Love the paint, styling, dash, performance and handling. So far 100% reliable. The engine is good on fuel but does run on premium so that costs a bit more.  Show details

2005 Honda Accord Euro – Bought it with 80000 kms on it, owned it for three years (now has 134000 kms and been serviced at every interval ) - since owning it : 4 x low beam bulbs, 2 x High Beam bulbs, 2 x tail light bulbs, new alternator, water pump, shocks, air con compressor now making horrible noise.....been advised it will have to be replaced. Never owned a vehicle this bad.  Show details

Fading to pink !!! – I have a red 2006 Sport model. Overall not a bad car - handling feels a bit funny though. My gripe is that that Honda sales spin raved about the superiority of their paint work - unfortunately the reality does not live up to the spin. The red is fading to pink in blotches on various parts of the car. Am having discussions with Honda re a… Read more

respray - at the moment they are thinking the pink blotches are "reasonable wear & tear". Anyone out there had similar problems ? Performance is smooth & quite spirited. Fairly comfortable & user friendly. Red paint fading to pink. Honda's attitude that its reasonable wear & tear (how ?)

OK – The Accord Euro I found a little disapointing in normal city traffic, as the engine needs to rev high to give the response needed. When its out on the highway it cruises OK, but can be a bit tardy to kick down unless you use the paddles. The finish is good, although the centre console can be a bit cluttered. Handling is not too bad, ride is very… Read more

firm due to sport type suspension, which can be a bit uncomfortable in country driving, but this is offset by handling. Paint seems very easily scratched, and seems quite thin. I use baby shampoo as recommended by the dealer when washing, and it gives a good finish with no streaks. Luxury Navi has a good lot of extras as standard. Nice look Paint sems very thin and easily scratched in car parks. Back seat is only for kids or very small adults due to restricted leg room. Need for premium fuel, and economy is not really great. Odd size spare is a problem if you are out in the country and need to use it for a long distance.

This is a good car…! – I got a accord euro luxury 2005 in 2017 for 4500 Aud! Overall, that still drive very smoothly and comfortable but the only I am concerned is when you reduce speed and then increase less than 3 seconds the transmission will have a gap makes you scare it will broke the gearbox, and if you wait abt more than 3 seconds b4 start to increase the speed everything runs fine. Show details ·  1

Comfortable, economical and reliable! – I've owned this my 2006 base manual Accord euro since new. Mechanically it's perfect and haven't needed to repair anything. Fuel economy is fantastic, I use my car for work and in mixed City highway driving I never use more than 7.8l per 100km. To be fair I've added toda headers and a cold air intake which helped with fuel economy as well… Read more ·  1

as giving me a substantial bump in power.

The only issue I have is Honda's Milano red paint which has started to fade to the notorious Milano pink. It will need a complete respray soon but given this cars reliability, power, economy and comfort. It will be worth it as I'm sure it'll keep going easily for another 15 years.

Honda accord euro 2004 – Great car no any drama engine and gearbox pretty good you won't go wrong the only problem with the car is the power steering and central lock of the driver side the rest its great Show details

Great for everyday driving – Handling on the car is great and you feel in control of the wheel. Very reliable car, my model has been driven since 2006 and still feels modern. Legroom is great since car is slightly longer, great boot space. Has a nice sport feel whilst also allowing you to carry the entire family for road trips.  Show details

I love my car – I love driving this car. It feels luxurious with the leather seats and looks lovely both inside and out. The heated seats are a God send in winter. The back seats are a bit squishy but I'm never sitting at the back so it doesn't matter to me! It takes unleaded 95 so can be quite costly to fill up.  Show details

Perfect long-lasting car – Great driving experience - strong engine, a little noisy but gives me a smooth perfect ride. The car is spacious and the seats are comfortable. The aircon inside the car is not reliable and doesn't produce cool air at times. The car is very fuel efficient and is perfect for long drives. It has a great stereo system. Running costs are moderate but levels depend on how well you treat the car.  Show details

The power of the Honda Accord Euro – If you looking for a sport/ family car with guts look no further. The Honda euro got it all . Eye opener and she handle the open road with a 2.4 vtec moter and handle hills with out a problem . interior of the car feel like heaven and seat adjustment so many options so no trouble if you short you be able to drive this car with out any… Read more

worry..leg room there plenty of it in the back and the boot is big enough to put your bbq in or the sports equipment. If something to long the back seat can fold down ... the car is beautiful to drive and to look at. I own a honda integra and i can say the Euro is up there as long as you look after your car the car well look after you.

14 years later still perfect – Other than perhaps a turbo diesel landcruiser, this has to be the greatest car ever built. Low cost to service, extreme luxury for the time it was built, and a nice engine powerful enough for highway cruising with a car load of people. I doubt it will break for another 14 years, my mechanic can't believe how perfect it is when he services it.  Show details

Very nice car, one of the best I ever driven. Fuel consumption is a negative – Very nice car, strong, stable good brakes etc.. One negative is with the fuel consumption. Although it generates 145 KW ( which is good), the fuel consumption is around 10.8L which is a little bit high for the size of the car. That wont put me off though, still prefer to drive it over the newer model.  Show details

Decent entry level Japanese sedan – I bought this car couple of years ago with 210000km on it. Now it has 245000km and strong running strong with its extremely reliable engine. I have replaced the stock radiator once since I discovered there is a tiny hole in it and that's the only major mechanical issue I have ever had through out my ownership. Doesn't have exceptional speed nor… Read more

acceleration but the handling feels decent. The manual gearbox is probably one of the best(if not the best) in its class in the same year.

Wind noise gets louder as the car ages.

Interior is decent for its price. The leather seats are comfortable but nowhere near any Germany's luxury brands.

One draw back is that the car requires 95 premium petrol which can be expensive at times. The car can do 100km/10L minimum for city driving while the best I did was 100km/7.5L highway.

Luxury and reliable mid size sedan – 2007 Honda Accord Euro. 140kw from 2.4vtec engine. Mine comes with the navigation, sunroof, and reverse sensor. pretty much troublefree motoring. the alternator and the steering pump are the only problem i can fault. Other than that, the performance is good, handling can be improved by bigger wheels and adequate road noise (depends on the tyres i… Read more

guess. Feels luxury and comfortably sits 4 adults. This is the Euro version that made in Japan.

Very reliable. Own for 3 three years and change engine oil every 5000-8000 kms. No problem. Car has 110,000 kms now.

Excellent machine - call it a little beast – I simply love this car, driving it for last 4 years and it never let me down. I have a luxury version and it is comparable with any good brand. Mine one is over 13 years old but I found it one little best. It has got all features and function that you expect from a modern day car, it is sporty and powerful and very fuel efficient at the same time.  Show details

Spoty and luxury sedan – Has more power than average 4 cyl car, great acceleration. Good on fuel even with aggressive ride. Do all services myself, using Hondas oils and filters. Very reliable and quality build vehicle. Hard to say what i dislike, one of the best car i ever had. My previous cars was 2010 Outback, 2008 Camry.  Show details

great car , Japanese/Honda build quality – a very nice taught car to drive , great long distance cruiser with very comfortable seats front and back with a large capacity console & adjustable armrest substantial boot for your holiday gear , good visibility all round , great economy good quality in dash 6 cd stacker make it easy to change cd's on the run only negative is the cruise control , struggles with minor declines and surges  Show details

Never disagree with a powerful large 4 cyl – I'm glad my parents bought this car for the convenience of business, luxury and the power at least u get on a seden like this. it is a reliable japanese car it still runs like an angel when u want to pass a slow driver ahead. Value for 10k as it is rare to find these cars except sports, u do get the aggressive look on the outside which I do not… Read more

prefer after marketing as it has the style to kick in yo. Few points I'm currently getting the message which is not major, there is probably some suspicious issue like the sound on alternator every time I steer when I drive back home after 20 mins while it's warmed. Let me know if u have the same, also one point is the rear seat legroom is a bit crampt especially I take my whole family aka four passengers elsewhere.

Great Car – Decent performance and great handling. Interior is very tasteful and classy and well laid out. Has the bells and whistles are nice to have and none that are distracting. Handsome. Cam be a little boring for the petrolhead. There are several things that do go wrong with these, driveshafts, engine mounts and starter motor, but overall bulletproof package.  Show details

Perfect car – My Accord is 9 years now and it is still running good! It is my daily car as I still love to drive. The car do has common problem of oil leakage but for the worst case of mine, it only costed me a few hundreds to repair. Most of the time, cost of maintenance is just like the Civic but the interior is even more luxury than Jaguar XE and Mercedes… Read more

c-class (personal experience)! Not to mentions how much cheaper is an Accord, how much more reliable, how much more custom parts available in the market than those german small luxury sedan. I will keep the car as long as it still run (maybe 15 years old), or wait to see if the germans really come up with a car that is as value as the accord.

Honda Euro 2006/Colour wear/battery not charging – I have had a black Honda Euro sedan 2006 for nearly 9 years and the paint has been wearing around windows and doors for the last 2 years. We wash and polish regularly and the car is kept in a garage I also had to get my alternator replaced today as it wasnt charging the year old battery. Eight and a half years and a new alternator is this… Read more

normal for this car?

Maybe its time to sell before any more goes wrong especially when nothing major to this point?

Very good car – I have a 2006 Euro L model and it has been a reliable and faithful car with excellent comfort features. The handling and stability are excellent and you don't realise until you're in a near-collision situation. The class-leading stability and control have saved me from accidents more than once- the car is fully in sync with you intentions in the… Read more

microseconds that count.

One bit of advice I would give all Euro owners is change the tyres from the Bridgestone ones that come with it to ones with better handling and grip. The original Potenzas are ok but I then changed them to the "Bridgestone MY02 sporty-style" as the Potenzas were not available. These tyres were the worst ever with no grip whatsoever in wet weather. The front wheels would skid on taking off and the car would skid and slide when going at normal speed at roundabout and cornering.

I have since changed to Goodyear F1 asymmetric 2 and it mad ea HUGE difference to the grip, handling and steering precision of the car. The steering feedback also dramatically increased (it had previously felt very 'loose' and without any feedback).

Wonderful car!!!! – I own a 2005 Honda Euro accord Luxury edition. This is my frist car, the car actually I learned to drive and still driving this. this has never missed a beat its 160 000km mileage now. very comfortable , its has lot of features compare to most of other new cars in the market, stylish interior and exterior(Gray paint with black leather seats). No… Read more ·  1

major repairs for the last 3 years we used this. has plenty of cabin space. Love those controllers in the steering wheel. We have a Toyota Yaris 2007 as a second car compare to that this is much much better..! All good. Love this car!!! fual consumption is a lil hight, only does about 450km from a full tank.

2004 honda Accord Euro – I have owned my 2004 Euro Luxury from New - it currently has 462525 kms on the clock - I expect to do at least another 200000 km before I even think of changing. I now average around 60000 km per year and it is still excellent if not better than the day we first drove it. It is original apart from the rear wheel bearings - replaced at 180000 kms… Read more ·  5

and the Fan motors replaced at 420000 kms. (of course the usual things such as Brake Pads have been replaced plus the Oil & Oil Filter is replaced at 7000 kms) - We are just about to purchase a CRV - (Honda No. 6) [easier for the wife to get into it - getting old] - I would always strongly recommend the Euro to anyone. for that matter any Honda be it car or other. Just make an AMAZING Car. - Cheers 20/08/2013 Reliable, efficient and never stops surprising me. NOTHING

Excellent – Great handling and good comfort. Huge boot with split fold seat. Nice to operate all the controls. Its not a cushy ride so it won't suit older folk. And the leg space out back is pretty ordinary for a car of this size. But for a young family or a sporty get around - it's great. Few cars I've driven feel as good to drive. You have to go Audi / BMW… Read more

/ Mercedes or Lexus to outclass it. Looks good - especially lowered with big wheels. Lots of luxury and quality for a great price. Holds its value better than many cars in its class. A great drive No grunt until it revs past 3500rpm which makes it uneconomical if you like to drive spirited. Small rear leg space

Very happy with Euro – I purchased this car when it was 18 months old. I love the colour (a dark grey) and I because of the heated seats, I could never now own a car without them, on a cold morning by the time I have reached the end of my street my toosh is nice and toasty. I also like the seats, you sit in them, not on them. The only issue I have had with it is the… Read more

central locking system, which stopped working just before the warranty ran out. Heated seats, auto wipers, the colour No auto headlights

Good – I have completed 42,000kms in my 2004 Honda Accord Euro Luxury (purchased brand new) and overall I am very pleased with the car. It is a joy to drive, both when I feel like a quick fang and to for cruising and general day to day duties. For me it has the perfect balance of sportiness and ease of use. My wife also loves to drive the car. The… Read more

quality of the car is fantastic with very strong equipment levels and a fantastic engine, a package that leaves the european competition for dead. To get the same equipment and power in a BMW or Merc, you would have to pay 20-30k more and in my opinion, no badge is worth that.

The only issues that I have had are as follows:

1. My front disk brakes shuddered at around 20,000kms. The dealer machined the disks and replaced the pads (free of charge) however the shudder re-appeared at 40,000kms where the dealer replaced the disks and pads. This was also done for free however my concern is that now my warranty period is over, the next time the disks warp, I will have to pay to fix it myself. This is not a one off issue as my work colleague has the same car however a 2005 model and has had the same issue at 20,000kms and the dealer has replaced the disks and pads however he is experiencing a rattling sound whenever he goes over bumps. He is still trying to get the dealer to fix it.

2. My tyres needed replacing at 35,000kms. The tyres wore unevenly even though they had been rotated and balanced and 95% of my driving is either freeway driving or normal commuting. My previously mentioned colleague has had to replace his tyres at 30,000km and having been in his car, I can confirm that he is not a hoon either. This seems like a very high wear rate however the tyre dealer that I saw said that this is pretty normal for Accord Euro customers.

I have still rated the very highly as I really do love the car, bar for Tyre wear and the break issue. If I had my time again, I would still choose the same car. Good equipment levels, quality of fit and finish both inside and out, strong performance, good handling the right balance between comfort and cornering ability. Tyre wear & Brakes

Excellent – Bought as a company car in 2006 and having now done 20,000k, the car has been brilliant, and does everything efficiently and effectively. When stirred, the engine does deliver the performance expected, however, it's never intrusive, and the ride remains compliant and sure footed. The primary copmpetition for the car at my time of purchase was the… Read more

Mazda6; and whilst both cars were priced similarly and performed well, I felt the Honda had a more compliant ride and more of a quality feel inside. Excellent quality inside and out, with a refined feel in the drive train and sure footed and smooth handling. External mirror heaters for those cold frosty mornings where rear visibility is minimal!