weyreypey:


I am ONLY interested in Mercedes Benz henceforth

winner915:
Hello guys and good evening,
Happy new months in a few hours...

Pls, I need a wholistic approach to the comparison between
07 accord and 07 civic.

Thanks.....

nurey:


Luxury, Status, power, speed the Accord is better than Civic

Fuel economy, ease of maintenance Civic takes it here.

Though depending on the Civic you lay your hands on, it can be par with the accord in luxury and speed eg Civic Si, Civic type R or the Canadian Acura CSX which is a rebadged civic

thebigkendo:


Only the wise ones can relate..

That engine bay is not maintenence friendly

nurey:


Yeah engine bay is cramped but not as worse as AUDI design. Majorly he doesn't have to worry about leg sound, engine seats, power steering. I factored in alot before choosing that, remember I used DC for 12years not a bad car but needs more attention than Civic.

thebigkendo:

You are comparing 2 cars.. How does Audi comparism come in?

The bolded is also not true.

Did you use the civic for 12 years also? Else how are you so sure?

Cracked engine block nko? Sagging roof liner?

thebigkendo:


Only the wise ones can relate..

That engine bay is not maintenence friendly
Are the parts generally cheaper than the accords? I doubt

Cc GAZZUZZ

make unna no de me for this kind matter

nurey:


The Audi comparison came in for the engine bay comment, if you don't understand that let's leave it for another day.

cracked engine block affected 07 to 09 and were changed under warranty (Honda extended warranty to 10years), it wasn't a mileage thing but a year thing. Majority who passed the 8year mark were deem safe it occured truely but not widely spread. The Civic is very much popular onroad, if it was a plague we did see several Civic ready for engine replacement. A vehicle plague isn't something easily covered up eg (accord leg pull, quest CVT, Altima CVT, Volvo T8 gear issues etc)

Sagging roof liner Never came across that before, though can happen to cars with low build quality. The build quality in the Accord should be higher than Civic reason I have Accord luxury seal.

thebigkendo:


Alfa Nuray
Quality & luxury are not the same

nurey:


you are right. But I haven't said anything concerning quality. I didn't say the Civic has build quality than the Accord

The build quality in the Accord should be higher than Civic reason I have Accord luxury seal.

thebigkendo:

nurey:


But you like argument Sha. The Accord is a bigger brother to the Civic and more expensive to produce, more quality would be attached to the build quality. I never mentioned build or quality in my initial post until you talked about sagging roof liner which I have not come across but possible.

I don't really know where the back and forth between us is heading to though because I am more confused than ever.

thebigkendo:

The back & forth is heading us to ease of maintenance Civic takes it here.

nurey:


Yeah engine bay is cramped but not as worse as AUDI design. Majorly he doesn't have to worry about leg sound, engine seats, power steering. I factored in alot before choosing that, remember I used DC for 12years not a bad car but needs more attention than Civic.

winner915:


@nurey,
So, in these 12years, how on a scale of 1-10 can you rate the 07 accord each for;
1. Maintenance and reliability
2. Leg issues
3. Good drivability (driving experience if you like)
4. Recommend it for a 1st time car owner

For the records;
Una posts can SWEET ME!!!!
Dy even taste like fried beans and black plantain.....lol

salam12:
Hello experts in the house, can you please give me holistic view on 2016 Toyota Rav4 XLE model taking into account our terrain, ease of maintenance and reliability.

zer0day:
Hello folks, I'm at crosswords between infiniti G35 and lexus es 350 and is 350 all 2007 models. Experts pls come in and do your thing

nurey:


The ES350 is mix between both other competitors I would give it a pass mark in the build quality segment, cargo space and ease of maintenance

The G35 is a luxurious sports sedan a single trim with the necessary and capable bells and whistles. The VQ35HR would ensure you stay ahead of the competition in a celebration and quarter mile, not the most fuel friendly of the lot but a reliable engine non the less if we'll taken care of. This vehicle is a head Turner in any gathering of luxurious and the coupe packs a wicked punch. I will pick this to paint the town red everyday of the week

The Lexus IS350 is a sports luxurious sedan, compact in the seating and cargo area, low ground hanging to give it that balance when racing fitted with the most expensive engine in your choice. reliable also with good build quality.

Whatever choice you make, as long as you buy a well maintained vehicle you will be fine.

nurey:


The ES350 is mix between both other competitors I would give it a pass mark in the build quality segment, cargo space and ease of maintenance

The G35 is a luxurious sports sedan a single trim with the necessary and capable bells and whistles. The VQ35HR would ensure you stay ahead of the competition in a celebration and quarter mile, not the most fuel friendly of the lot but a reliable engine non the less if we'll taken care of. This vehicle is a head Turner in any gathering of luxurious and the coupe packs a wicked punch. I will pick this to paint the town red everyday of the week

The Lexus IS350 is a sports luxurious sedan, compact in the seating and cargo area, low ground hanging to give it that balance when racing fitted with the most expensive engine in your choice. reliable also with good build quality.

Whatever choice you make, as long as you buy a well maintained vehicle you will be fine.

HeavenlyBang:


Important to note that the three cars have plenty of differences.

ES350 is FWD luxury cruiser. Meant for comfort.
The G35 is a raw sports sedan, albeit also well equipped in terms of Luxury.
The IS is in-between the two.

I have a few threads on the G35, since I own one. You'd do well to check them out.

- Cargo space in the IS is poor.
- IS engine is expensive
- ES350 is the most comfortable, cheapest to maintain, and most popular
- G35 is a fuel guzzler, and the closest thing to a sports car you'll get within that price segment.

If you're a young bachelor, G35 definitely. There's just something about it.

nurey:


The ES350 is mix between both other competitors I would give it a pass mark in the build quality segment, cargo space and ease of maintenance

The G35 is a luxurious sports sedan a single trim with the necessary and capable bells and whistles. The VQ35HR would ensure you stay ahead of the competition in a celebration and quarter mile, not the most fuel friendly of the lot but a reliable engine non the less if we'll taken care of. This vehicle is a head Turner in any gathering of luxurious and the coupe packs a wicked punch. I will pick this to paint the town red everyday of the week

The Lexus IS350 is a sports luxurious sedan, compact in the seating and cargo area, low ground hanging to give it that balance when racing fitted with the most expensive engine in your choice. reliable also with good build quality.

Whatever choice you make, as long as you buy a well maintained vehicle you will be fine.

zer0day:


Is the fuel consumption of the G35 that much compared to ES 350? Also what about the availability of parts and fixing of the car incase of any problems.

zer0day:


I'm leaning towards the G35 because it isn't as popular as the ES350 and feature packed yet cheaper. It's even rated ahead of the ES350 but the fuel consumption and lack of aux input are deal breakers. lastly, this is my first ride

HeavenlyBang:


There's Aux, though? There are two RCA ports in the center console storage that you can use as an Aux. That's what I use.

I know someone who gets 18mpg with octane boosters. Without boosters, expect 12mpg. Also, G parts aren't as available as ES ones.

nurey:


parts are available, fuel consumption is higher than the ES and IS though you get good Smiles per gallon

zer0day:


What popular cars you compare the fuel consumption with? Can one easily find mechanics to fix it

zer0day:


what version of G35 is yours? Reviews online said it's missing Aux so you can't connect your phone to it to listen to music. I'm not pretty vast with car terminologies, i understand 18mpg is miles per gallon but inclusion of octane boosters is kind of confusing. Could you break it down.

Also, what regular and popular cars in Nigeria can you compare the fuel consumption of the car with? Does that mean i can't easily get the parts? What about the ready availability of mechanics in case of fixing?

HeavenlyBang:


07-2010 have Aux, definitely.

Octane boosters help improve quality of fuel. Nigerian fuel is bad.

In terms of fuel consumption, probably AN SUV like the Acura MDX. Also the LX470 should be similar.

Parts are available but not as available as the ES350. ES is very very popular and shares parts with the Camry Muscle V6, so it shouldn't be that surprising.

I don't see anything particularly complex about this car's mechanical aspect. Just be sure to keep to factory standards, especially with the electrical parts.

nurey:


Direct your question to heavenlybang he uses the G35

king406 uses the IS350 they would answer all your questions.

G35 17L/100km city and 12L/100km highway

ES350 13L/100km city and 9L/100km highway

IS350 11L/100km city and 8L/100km highway

This are manufacturer fuel economy stats