Honda Accord Coupe vs. Nissan Altima Coupe - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kelsey · 09-18-2009, 12:32 PM

So my son has decided that if he doesn't like the Cobalt after he test drives it, he may want something a little nicer like the new Honda Accord Coupe or Nissan Altima Coupe. Which do you think is superior in terms of looks, reliability, MPG, etc? He's a college student so he will only get the 4-cylinder becuase he commutes to school and work every day, and spends a lot of time driving. Any advice is appreciated.

LSXgirl · 09-18-2009, 12:45 PM

Accord coupe looks nicer in my opinion.

Zabo · 09-18-2009, 01:28 PM

Eh, Altima is up there in reliablilty for an import. Better than what Toyota and Honda have been pushing lately (IE trying to mimic GM in mass production in falling on their face)

Nissan has it's issues but IMO just let him have the standard trans 4cyl Altima. Some people will probably think it's a 350 or G37 coupe at first.

IMO the Accord is also just too..played out. If he really wants to stand out, let him get the Nissan. It's obvious he probably won't wait for the Fiesta or Focus refresh so.. it's a pity.

ffrcobra_65 · 09-18-2009, 01:42 PM

the name "Altima" just never set in with me. It just sounds like a nun's car. Sorry, this is just my opinion.

Massman151 · 09-18-2009, 01:47 PM

Not being mean, i say neither cause I'm all GM, but the other day i saw a honda civic (not accord) commercial where it gets 29 MPG, while someone on here reported going on a road trip getting almost 29 MPG in a V6 Camaro,if he really wants one of the two get a Altima, they are dependable for an import.

Zabo · 09-18-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Massman151

Not being mean, i say neither cause I'm all GM, but the other day i saw a honda civic (not accord) commercial where it gets 29 MPG, while someone on here reported going on a road trip getting almost 29 MPG in a V6 Camaro,if he really wants one of the two get a Altima, they are dependable for an import.

Obviously seems into the import crowd more than the domestic. Odd thing is the Altima coupe stickers for about 1K less than an LS Camaro

Altima 2.5S: 22,470 w/o TTL
LS: 23,530 w/o TTL
Accord Coupe: 23,625 w/o TTL <- added for s*its and giggles

All three have no extra cost colors, manual transmissions, and ZERO options.

MikesZ · 09-18-2009, 04:58 PM

IMO the seating in the Accord is better.

Zabo · 09-18-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

IMO the seating in the Accord is better.

It's still no camaro.

1320junkie · 09-18-2009, 05:55 PM

I would go with the Altima coupe

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-18-2009, 07:33 PM

I can't help on this one. I wouldn't be caught dead in anything foreign...ever.

Oldrocker · 09-18-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I can't help on this one. I wouldn't be caught dead in anything foreign...ever.

Better not buy a Canadian built Camaro then

1320junkie · 09-18-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldrocker

Better not buy a Canadian built Camaro then

he doesnt have one..he's getting a Bowling Green, Kentucky built Corvette

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-18-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldrocker

Better not buy a Canadian built Camaro then

I didn't say "built".

But I don't want to hijack this thread over this...you can PM me if you want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

he doesnt have one..he's getting a Bowling Green, Kentucky built Corvette

Mistaken you are, my friend.

1320junkie · 09-18-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I didn't say "built".

But I don't want to hijack this thread over this...you can PM me if you want.

Mistaken you are, my friend.

09-18-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
kelsey Drives: 2008 sonata Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 27	Honda Accord Coupe vs. Nissan Altima Coupe So my son has decided that if he doesn't like the Cobalt after he test drives it, he may want something a little nicer like the new Honda Accord Coupe or Nissan Altima Coupe. Which do you think is superior in terms of looks, reliability, MPG, etc? He's a college student so he will only get the 4-cylinder becuase he commutes to school and work every day, and spends a lot of time driving. Any advice is appreciated.

09-18-2009, 01:47 PM	#5
Massman151 Chevy Fanatic Drives: 2010 RS/SS CAMARO RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 330 View My Garage	Not being mean, i say neither cause I'm all GM, but the other day i saw a honda civic (not accord) commercial where it gets 29 MPG, while someone on here reported going on a road trip getting almost 29 MPG in a V6 Camaro,if he really wants one of the two get a Altima, they are dependable for an import. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS L99 Camaro RJT, Ground Effects, Black Hockey Stripes, 21" Rims. - 2G1FK1EJ4A9108441 "Sam Witwicky: Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" "Sam Witwicky: Um yeah, Satan's Camaro? It's stalking me!"

09-18-2009, 07:33 PM	#10
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I can't help on this one. I wouldn't be caught dead in anything foreign...ever. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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09-18-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
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09-18-2009, 04:58 PM	#7
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