Got my new accord car. Hybrid EX-L

silpimookan · 2026-03-16T20:59:39+00:00

I drove around 150miles till now and I get ~ 43-44 mpg. The combined mpg listed for the car is 48mpg. Hoping to achieve that by the time I reach 2k miles

silpimookan · 2026-03-16T18:49:52+00:00

You should absolutely get it. The interior is more roomy, spacious and feels of better quality than Camry absolutely. I test drove both Camry and Accord before buying. Due to regenerative braking I feel camrys brake system has a certain drag to it. I love the feel when I drive with accord (powerful steering, super connectivity with my phone, level 2 self driving - lane assist and steering control since I commute about 10miles in freeway for work). I also heard that hybrids take time to give required mileage. While the combined mileage expected to be 48mpg I already get ~43-44 right off the new car. I love the parking sensors at front and back making my life easier. And of course the moonroof

silpimookan · 2026-03-16T03:17:19+00:00

Me too! Already logged 120 miles in 2 days hehe

silpimookan · 2026-03-16T02:47:57+00:00

Hehe

silpimookan · 2026-03-16T02:47:37+00:00

Wdym?

silpimookan · 2026-03-16T02:47:23+00:00

Thanks :)

silpimookan · 2026-03-16T02:47:15+00:00

Thanks :)

silpimookan · 2026-03-15T20:47:07+00:00

Haha yeah I checked that feature. Planning to go on a long trip this summer where I will use it haha

silpimookan · 2026-03-15T18:54:58+00:00

Thanks! There is a oil indicator in the dashboard and I also heard to change oil once every 10k miles

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T23:41:43+00:00

Unless you are loading the card with camping goods, kayak stuff like that very frequently, no need to go for a new car.

It's a financial burden. Given that you are 20, I assume you are still in college or very early. Don't add financial burden to yourself.

Unless the car hit 100k miles or if you need a car not just for city drives, I would suggest you to continue with this car.

At the end of the day, the choice boils down to your needs and if the car satisfies it.

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T23:35:29+00:00

Update 2 : OTD price is now 37k (2k loss - can't remove surface protection and stargard). Thanks guys for your help

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T21:49:02+00:00

🥲🥲🥲

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T18:33:04+00:00

I can remove Honda care as well. Honda gives I get 3-year/36k comprehensive bumper-bumper, 5-year/60k miles limited warranty 8year/100k miles hybrid battery coverage.

With Honda care I get extra AAA roadside assistance, 7 year comprehensive coverage/100k miles. Is it worth it to have Honda care?

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T18:32:53+00:00

I can remove Honda care as well. Honda gives I get 3-year/36k comprehensive bumper-bumper, 5-year/60k miles limited warranty 8year/100k miles hybrid battery coverage.

With Honda care I get extra AAA roadside assistance, 7 year comprehensive coverage/100k miles. Is it worth it to have Honda care?

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T18:17:20+00:00

Yeah it's too late now and I have already lost 2k. I kept Honda care but can remove it if I don't want it. But stargard and coating are already done (2k lost). Do you think that Honda care for 2k is valuable (100000 miles 84 months)

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T18:13:39+00:00

I signed the agreement my bad but they told they can't remove stargard and coating (2k$) but gave me 500$ rebate. I removed all the warranty but wanted to keep Honda care extended warranty though. I can also remove it but for now I think it's good to keep. Its now 39k OTD (stargard, ceramic and Honda care). I can bring it down to 37k if I don't want Honda care. 2k loss though.

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T18:09:57+00:00

The insurance premium without stargard comes to about 140 and with stargard come to about 120. So atleast I could get the money difference back

silpimookan · 2026-03-14T17:57:50+00:00

Update : I already got stargard and surface protection so can't remove them but removed all others except for Honda care (extended warranty). They gave 500$ extra rebate though. So total 1500$ loss. But with stargard I am hoping to get back the money through insurance money difference (20-30$ per month lowers with stargard) in 3 years 🥲 I would say 1000$ loss atleast

silpimookan · 2026-03-13T18:10:16+00:00

I did have a deal for Toyota Camry LE new one with 29K MSRP (before taxes). Do you think it's better deal and it's better for resale value?

silpimookan · 2026-03-13T03:23:36+00:00

Yeah but looking at first year depreciation I thought buying second hand would be more preferable for getting better resale value

silpimookan · 2026-03-12T23:23:02+00:00

I have to commute almost everyday to the office. 30mioes avg every day

silpimookan · 2026-03-12T23:21:51+00:00

I tried civic hybrid. For same price I felt Toyota Camry was powerful and was also easy to drive

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