Since I have always owned Honda vehicles from the time I first started buying cars, I figured I'd trade my old '05 Civic in one day when it needed a new power steering system. After looking around for a bit, I settled on my '14 Honda Accord. When first driving it, I noticed how it handled more smoothly than my old Civic. There was a lot of tech to learn (fancy stereo, more instruments on the driver's panel, etc.), and it got better gas mileage. The A/C was also cold and functional (a big plus when you live in the desert). I also plan on starting a family sometime in the next few years, so the extra leg space should come in handy.

The car was reliable. It was small and compact. The air conditioner worked and I had no issues with it. The steering was good and easy. The inside was not as roomy, but it was good enough for my purchases. For my guitar and guitar case, it not good for the truck, but the back seat worked. Also, it was pretty economical.