I just traded my 2012 Mazda 3 in on a brand new Accord Sport! This is my very first Honda product and so far I'm pretty stoked about it.

I got the Sport in "obsidian blue pearl" with a CVT transmission. The only modification so far is (much needed) window tint. This vehicle is also the first I've owned wifh a CVT. I have to admit I was skeptical about that but this car has made something of a believer out of me. It's quite responsive and peppy!

Anyway I'm excited about the car and looking forward to talking on the forum.

 

Thanks for joining HAF.

Got any pic's of the new ride.....I'm the simple one that likes to see new, shinny things

 

Not sure If this will show or not. I don't know what size pics I'm allowed to post as a new member. But here it is!


[IMG]2015 Accord Sport by scott gajdos, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

Now that looks NICE

I like that blue color......cool!

 

My gf is trying to decide between a mazda 3 and accord. Why did you go with the accord over the mazda 3?

Thanks!!!

 

We have a 1yr-old and the back seat in the Mazda 3 is so tight that his feet were already up against the front passenger seat when he sits in his forward facing car seat! So I would say "roominess" is the primary reason. Another reason is that Honda has some great low-interest financing going on right now and it was too good a deal to pass up!

All that aside, the Mazda 3 was a GREAT car. I absolutely loved it and would have gone on driving it forever. Very responsive handling, it absolutely sips gas, and it's a good looking car too. The only thing I wasn't overjoyed about with the Mazda was the 6sp auto trans (Skyactiv). It's very reluctant to downshift. I actually find the CVT in the Accord to be quite a bit more responsive! Of course, a manual would be my first choice in either car, but my wife is dead set against learning on one and therefore I'm "forbidden" to buy anything with a stick!

 

Welcome to the forum
An Accord is quite a 'step up' from a Mazda 3... congratulations on your choice
I test drove a M3 a couple of years ago and was more impressed than I thought I'd be, just wasn't enough interior space for me... other than that, I liked it.
I too have the Sport option with the CVT... Yes, I agree with you: it's very responsive
Have fun

 

Thank You for joining the forum.
Your car is a very pretty blue, Thanks for posting that picture of it.
Great choice in cars.

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