My favorite thing about the Honda Accord is that it seems like it is built to last. I have 162,000 miles on it and have had no major issues. I had the timing belt replaced, the gas tank replaced, and a new muffler put on, All other maintenance I have had done to it is standard maintenance- brakes, parts, etc. It gets good gas mileage, too. I get 30 mpg driving on country roads to and from work. I think the inside doesn't offer a whole lot of room; it gets uncomfortable with my wife and daughter inside, but that is OK since they normally don't ride with me.

At over 150,000 miles with no major issues, I affectionately refer to this car as "the good boyfriend." With no engine leaks, fairly good mileage and a durable body and frame, I would marry this car if it were a man. My niece borrowed this car for a year while going to school and banged it up a little bit, but it was quite unfazed and quite easy and cheap to repair. The clutch needs a bit of hip strength and stamina for driving in traffic, but that's another reason I have affection for it. It has an amazingly stable "feel" and a durability that translates into feeling safe under many weather conditions, including rain and snow. The transmission is a pleasure for stick-lovers (such as myself).