I've been driving my 2003 Honda Accord for roughly eight years now and have put nearly 150 thousand miles on it. It has started reliably every single time I tried to turn it on in subzero winters, blazing deserts, and on top of mountains. It has had problems along the way, as any aging car would, but has not had any problems that were not easily fixed. Most of the problems that have appeared either had to do with wear and tear, like a leaking seal, or are problems many Hondas had from that time. I never had the transmission problems that were semi-common in the Accords, and since they haven't appeared yet, I doubt they will before the electronics or something else goes bad. Style-wise it isn't the flashiest of cars, and being tan with faux wood panels, it looks decidedly older than most other cars on the road. I never minded much, but it's certainly a downside if you like to have a flashy-looking car. The v6 engine has always been amazing and will be hard to give up when the day comes. It's fantastic to be able to accelerate quickly and safely when the need arises.

This car is absolutely solid in its build and has lasted me a great while. Some people have brought up that the brakes might have slight issues, and the only problem with the build itself is that occasionally the belt for the brakes need to be replaced from time to time, especially in the cold. However, I have only had to replace them every other year, and they are cheap. My Honda Accord has been nothing short of reliable. It has never broken down on me and gets insane gas mileage. Now over 100,000 miles, I have yet to have any problems. This is not considered a high-end car, but the benefits sure feel like one. Nothing has broken down, like previously mentioned. The car still runs great and is compact without being cramped; perfect for an individual like me who gets nervous driving bigger/bulky cars. The structure of the car overall feels solid, and I am not scared to get into a car accident because I know that the car is capable of taking a hard hit on the road. As a college student, this car helps to get me from point A to point B with zero problems.