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Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used


I have very good maintenance culture


So pleased I need your input preferably from some one that has used the two cars

Choose the 2006 Toyota Camry if you want:
Maximum reliability
Lower maintenance costs
Better ride comfort
Slightly better fuel economy

Also, the Camry is very popular thus mechanics are more familiar with it.

[quote author=Watcharena post=139884989]Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used
I will choose accord if I have a good maintenance culture or camry is am not so guided. Remember that camry love peace,don't trouble the gearbox. If u do,u will spend huge.

Watcharena:
Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used


I have very good maintenance culture


So pleased I need your input preferably from some one that has used the two cars

Buy the 05/06 camry, watch out for faulty transmission. Replacement cost 1.2M
Get the 4cyl 2az-fe engine and ensure it doesn't short oil as Replacement also cost 1.2M

Thank you all for your contributions

Sorry my response may be long, but it's based on my own personal experience with both cars as I have used the Camry before and I drive the Accord now.
I am using the 05 Honda Accord (EOD) 2.4l engine which is exactly the same engine 06/07 (D/C) uses and I can tell you that the Honda is way cheaper to maintain than the Camry. Complete engine and gear of the Honda is not even up to 1m (930k and it definitely will go lower if I decide to swap the one I'm removing from the Accord which should be at least 150k to 200k deduction, so do the maths), but the gearbox of the Camry alone is over 1m, engine is also over 1m as well. Fuel efficiency is the same, both the 4 cylinder and V6 of both, then, the Accord has a better performance than the Camry. The Camry 4 cylinder is notorious for oil shortage. Some might say the Camry is stronger, but I do not agree to it 100%. I traveled from Idiroko, agun state to Eleko, Lagos state 3 weeks ago, just as I got to Owode (like 40 minutes into the journey) , I noticed my gear slipping, but I ignored it, drove it like that for over 2 hrs to Eleko, only for me to reach my destination and saw I had not even a single drop of transmission oil again when a friend wanted to go drop his babe and gear wasn't loading again. I left the car alone till the next day to cool down, bought the Honda original ATF, put it and at the first attempt, it engaged without issues till date. I'm not sure the Camry can be that forgiving (later got to discover that ATF was leaking from the shaft and a #3500 seal was what got it fixed).
The only advantage I can really point to is that the Camry has a higher resale value than the Accord, but every other thing, speed, balance, comfort and maintenance, and more driver friendly, the Accord come out top. Do I need to say the Accord has less fake parts than the Camry and it's less of a thief magnet than the Camry. Both the Camry and Accord of that year are notorious for power steering issue, but with less than 90k (brand new) or around 40k (to refix the damaged one), you can fix that of the Honda, and you need around 160k for the Camry if not more.
I know some will always say Honda dey pull leg anyhow and I can tell you for free that it's a very big fat lie because it won't just pull without prior notice of more than a week sef, so once you hear a strange noise, attend to it ASAP, especially when it's coming from the leg area to avoid pulling.
I know some Toyota fan boys will come for me because the won't bother to reach the area I said it's my personal opinion and it's coming from my own PERSONAL experience with both cars.

Thank you

CertifiedGee:
Sorry my response may be long, but it's based on my own personal experience with both cars as I have used the Camry before and I drive the Accord now.
I am using the 05 Honda Accord (EOD) 2.4l engine which is exactly the same engine 06/07 (D/C) uses and I can tell you that the Honda is way cheaper to maintain than the Camry. Complete engine and gear of the Honda is not even up to 1m (930k and it definitely will go lower if I decide to swap the one I'm removing from the Accord which should be at least 150k to 200k deduction, so do the maths), but the gearbox of the Camry alone is over 1m, engine is also over 1m as well. Fuel efficiency is the same, both the 4 cylinder and V6 of both, then, the Accord has a better performance than the Camry. The Camry 4 cylinder is notorious for oil shortage. Some might say the Camry is stronger, but I do not agree to it 100%. I traveled from Idiroko, agun state to Eleko, Lagos state 3 weeks ago, just as I got to Owode (like 40 minutes into the journey) , I noticed my gear slipping, but I ignored it, drove it like that for over 2 hrs to Eleko, only for me to reach my destination and saw I had not even a single drop of transmission oil again when a friend wanted to go drop his babe and gear wasn't loading again. I left the car alone till the next day to cool down, bought the Honda original ATF, put it and at the first attempt, it engaged without issues till date. I'm not sure the Camry can be that forgiving (later got to discover that ATF was leaking from the shaft and a #3500 seal was what got it fixed).
The only advantage I can really point to is that the Camry has a higher resale value than the Accord, but every other thing, speed, balance, comfort and maintenance, and more driver friendly, the Accord come out top. Do I need to say the Accord has less fake parts than the Camry and it's less of a thief magnet than the Camry. Both the Camry and Accord of that year are notorious for power steering issue, but with less than 90k (brand new) or around 40k (to refix the damaged one), you can fix that of the Honda, and you need around 160k for the Camry if not more.
I know some will always say Honda dey pull leg anyhow and I can tell you for free that it's a very big fat lie because it won't just pull without prior notice of more than a week sef, so once you hear a strange noise, attend to it ASAP, especially when it's coming from the leg area to avoid pulling.
I know some Toyota fan boys will come for me because the won't bother to reach the area I said it's my personal opinion and it's coming from my own PERSONAL experience with both cars.

Dammnnn!!! Hopefully I get a car this year. Prayerfully 🤍.

I’m tired of mounting bikes shaaaaa 💔

Go for Honda, I will not say much. You will be the one to thank me later.

Honda have better engine but bad suspension which is not fit for Nigerian bad roads, the ball joint issue makes Honda 1998 to 2011 models bad choice for Nigerians, but if you can pay attention to details and change the ball joint whenever you hear sound or intervally and also keep spare in your car, then Honda is a good ride.


Honda have better interior that look more luxurious than Toyota.



Toyota beat Honda in suspension (car legs area), and maybe in Air conditioning.


Honda beat Toyota in interior beauty, beautiful design and engine durability.


But because of bad Nigerian road, Nigerians usually prefer Toyota cars, especially Corolla and Camry


2003 to 2006 Toyota Camry have very terrible brakes, you will keep having issues with the brakes lol.


Also Honda Accord 2003 to 2005 do have transmission issue (gear issue), which was corrected from 2006 to 2007

CertifiedGee:
Sorry my response may be long, but it's based on my own personal experience with both cars as I have used the Camry before and I drive the Accord now.
I am using the 05 Honda Accord (EOD) 2.4l engine which is exactly the same engine 06/07 (D/C) uses and I can tell you that the Honda is way cheaper to maintain than the Camry. Complete engine and gear of the Honda is not even up to 1m (930k and it definitely will go lower if I decide to swap the one I'm removing from the Accord which should be at least 150k to 200k deduction, so do the maths), but the gearbox of the Camry alone is over 1m, engine is also over 1m as well. Fuel efficiency is the same, both the 4 cylinder and V6 of both, then, the Accord has a better performance than the Camry. The Camry 4 cylinder is notorious for oil shortage. Some might say the Camry is stronger, but I do not agree to it 100%. I traveled from Idiroko, agun state to Eleko, Lagos state 3 weeks ago, just as I got to Owode (like 40 minutes into the journey) , I noticed my gear slipping, but I ignored it, drove it like that for over 2 hrs to Eleko, only for me to reach my destination and saw I had not even a single drop of transmission oil again when a friend wanted to go drop his babe and gear wasn't loading again. I left the car alone till the next day to cool down, bought the Honda original ATF, put it and at the first attempt, it engaged without issues till date. I'm not sure the Camry can be that forgiving (later got to discover that ATF was leaking from the shaft and a #3500 seal was what got it fixed).
The only advantage I can really point to is that the Camry has a higher resale value than the Accord, but every other thing, speed, balance, comfort and maintenance, and more driver friendly, the Accord come out top. Do I need to say the Accord has less fake parts than the Camry and it's less of a thief magnet than the Camry. Both the Camry and Accord of that year are notorious for power steering issue, but with less than 90k (brand new) or around 40k (to refix the damaged one), you can fix that of the Honda, and you need around 160k for the Camry if not more.
I know some will always say Honda dey pull leg anyhow and I can tell you for free that it's a very big fat lie because it won't just pull without prior notice of more than a week sef, so once you hear a strange noise, attend to it ASAP, especially when it's coming from the leg area to avoid pulling.
I know some Toyota fan boys will come for me because the won't bother to reach the area I said it's my personal opinion and it's coming from my own PERSONAL experience with both cars.

You've said it all— so aptly put.

Honda any time any day....I prefer Honda

I presently use EOD. Both EOD and DC uses the same engine, and I can confidently tell you that Camry engine can not be compared to that of Honda DC. I totally agree with my brother above. If U Toyota before going for honda, you will never drive Toyota again

Watcharena:
Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used


I have very good maintenance culture


So pleased I need your input preferably from some one that has used the two cars

Haven used both cars and provided the two cars are of the highest grade. My opinion, from experience is that Honda DC is more reliable and less expensive to mentain.
Gooluck.

Watcharena:
Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used


I have very good maintenance culture


So pleased I need your input preferably from some one that has used the two cars

If you want to live long...stay away from honda

Na ball joints go full your boot

Watcharena:
Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used


I have very good maintenance culture


So pleased I need your input preferably from some one that has used the two cars

Nigerian used? Buy Toyota.
Direct toks then buy Honda.

CertifiedGee:
Sorry my response may be long, but it's based on my own personal experience with both cars as I have used the Camry before and I drive the Accord now.
I am using the 05 Honda Accord (EOD) 2.4l engine which is exactly the same engine 06/07 (D/C) uses and I can tell you that the Honda is way cheaper to maintain than the Camry. Complete engine and gear of the Honda is not even up to 1m (930k and it definitely will go lower if I decide to swap the one I'm removing from the Accord which should be at least 150k to 200k deduction, so do the maths), but the gearbox of the Camry alone is over 1m, engine is also over 1m as well. Fuel efficiency is the same, both the 4 cylinder and V6 of both, then, the Accord has a better performance than the Camry. The Camry 4 cylinder is notorious for oil shortage. Some might say the Camry is stronger, but I do not agree to it 100%. I traveled from Idiroko, agun state to Eleko, Lagos state 3 weeks ago, just as I got to Owode (like 40 minutes into the journey) , I noticed my gear slipping, but I ignored it, drove it like that for over 2 hrs to Eleko, only for me to reach my destination and saw I had not even a single drop of transmission oil again when a friend wanted to go drop his babe and gear wasn't loading again. I left the car alone till the next day to cool down, bought the Honda original ATF, put it and at the first attempt, it engaged without issues till date. I'm not sure the Camry can be that forgiving (later got to discover that ATF was leaking from the shaft and a #3500 seal was what got it fixed).
The only advantage I can really point to is that the Camry has a higher resale value than the Accord, but every other thing, speed, balance, comfort and maintenance, and more driver friendly, the Accord come out top. Do I need to say the Accord has less fake parts than the Camry and it's less of a thief magnet than the Camry. Both the Camry and Accord of that year are notorious for power steering issue, but with less than 90k (brand new) or around 40k (to refix the damaged one), you can fix that of the Honda, and you need around 160k for the Camry if not more.
I know some will always say Honda dey pull leg anyhow and I can tell you for free that it's a very big fat lie because it won't just pull without prior notice of more than a week sef, so once you hear a strange noise, attend to it ASAP, especially when it's coming from the leg area to avoid pulling.
I know some Toyota fan boys will come for me because the won't bother to reach the area I said it's my personal opinion and it's coming from my own PERSONAL experience with both cars.

A very solid take.
I learnt a lot. Thanks for sharing.

femi4:
If you want to live long...stay away from honda

Na ball joints go full your boot

Depends on the model and the maintenance.

femi4:
If you want to live long...stay away from honda

Na ball joints go full your boot

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I thought the ball joint issue ended with Honda baby boy?

Watcharena:
Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used


I have very good maintenance culture


So pleased I need your input preferably from some one that has used the two cars

Picture isn't big daddy Camry

Camry has a lower maintenance cost than Honda?
You are ignorant of what you wrote..

PlasmaTV:
Choose the 2006 Toyota Camry if you want:
Maximum reliability
Lower maintenance costs
Better ride comfort
Slightly better fuel economy

Also, the Camry is very popular thus mechanics are more familiar with it.

I own a DC too, and it's a very good ride, never had any major issues. In fact, as someone said up there, my gear oil was leaking too, without my knowledge. By the time I got home, trying to drive inside, the gear was slipping. I checked and found out the gear oil was empty. After I bought original ATF gear oil and put, and rectified the leak which was a bad seal, it's over a year now and anytime I drive the car, no issues at all, parts are relatively cheaper too and less likely to be stolen, especially in the southern part of Nigeria where they are fanatics if Toyota, but in the north, OYO, cos before you see 2 Toyota's there, you would have already seen 10 honda's.

There was a time my estate drainage was being fixed, we couldn't drive in for almost 2 weeks, in that 2 weeks, 3 of my neighbors camry and matrix was broken into, their battery and stereo was stolen, my car was between the two cars, but they couldn't open it, I saw that they tried to manually open the bonnet from under cos I saw marks after I opened my bonnet, but they were not successful, but that was the same way they accessed the Toyota cars.

I just laugh, car wey be say the day a car wash guy mistakenly broke my key fob, car no gree start cos it thought it was a thief trying to steal it, even with spare, I had to call a key guy to program it from scratch. If e dey lock him owner out, then wetin be thief fate?

DC anyday if you are heavy on aesthetics and presence,Honda has all that with cheaper parts but with more meticulous maintenance requirements, you need to be very detailed but for the camry,less aesthetic bur still quite reliable and slightly more fuel efficient but lesser when it comes to handling compared tobthe Honda........as for the camry make sure its the one with belt timing and not chain..... that knocking sound from the chain timing is really annoying......I have driven both and speaking from experience


But if nah naija used,bros abeg go carry the camry jejely.

Watcharena:
Intend to buy any of the above cars (bid daddy 2005/2006or honda accord discussion continues 2006/2007)

Which is better in terms of RELIABILITY

I don't want a car that will fail me on the road or fail to start when I need it


I'm buying the best grade Nigerian used


I have very good maintenance culture


So pleased I need your input preferably from some one that has used the two cars

if You have money to waste,buy the Camry Ok

I’ll buy the most recent of them. The 07 Honda is as reliable as any Toyota

Please don't go for big daddy. The big daddy i bought V6 2004, bros I still dey suffer am since 2003
God will punish the person wey sell am give me

HopeNeverDies:
Dammnnn!!! Hopefully I get a car this year. Prayerfully 🤍.

I’m tired of mounting bikes shaaaaa 💔

Which one do you have in mind?

CertifiedGee:
Sorry my response may be long, but it's based on my own personal experience with both cars as I have used the Camry before and I drive the Accord now.
I am using the 05 Honda Accord (EOD) 2.4l engine which is exactly the same engine 06/07 (D/C) uses and I can tell you that the Honda is way cheaper to maintain than the Camry. Complete engine and gear of the Honda is not even up to 1m (930k and it definitely will go lower if I decide to swap the one I'm removing from the Accord which should be at least 150k to 200k deduction, so do the maths), but the gearbox of the Camry alone is over 1m, engine is also over 1m as well. Fuel efficiency is the same, both the 4 cylinder and V6 of both, then, the Accord has a better performance than the Camry. The Camry 4 cylinder is notorious for oil shortage. Some might say the Camry is stronger, but I do not agree to it 100%. I traveled from Idiroko, agun state to Eleko, Lagos state 3 weeks ago, just as I got to Owode (like 40 minutes into the journey) , I noticed my gear slipping, but I ignored it, drove it like that for over 2 hrs to Eleko, only for me to reach my destination and saw I had not even a single drop of transmission oil again when a friend wanted to go drop his babe and gear wasn't loading again. I left the car alone till the next day to cool down, bought the Honda original ATF, put it and at the first attempt, it engaged without issues till date. I'm not sure the Camry can be that forgiving (later got to discover that ATF was leaking from the shaft and a #3500 seal was what got it fixed).
The only advantage I can really point to is that the Camry has a higher resale value than the Accord, but every other thing, speed, balance, comfort and maintenance, and more driver friendly, the Accord come out top. Do I need to say the Accord has less fake parts than the Camry and it's less of a thief magnet than the Camry. Both the Camry and Accord of that year are notorious for power steering issue, but with less than 90k (brand new) or around 40k (to refix the damaged one), you can fix that of the Honda, and you need around 160k for the Camry if not more.
I know some will always say Honda dey pull leg anyhow and I can tell you for free that it's a very big fat lie because it won't just pull without prior notice of more than a week sef, so once you hear a strange noise, attend to it ASAP, especially when it's coming from the leg area to avoid pulling.
I know some Toyota fan boys will come for me because the won't bother to reach the area I said it's my personal opinion and it's coming from my own PERSONAL experience with both cars.

I prefer Honda Accord anytime, Toyota is over rated that's why is expensive, Honda has better performance

PlasmaTV:
Choose the 2006 Toyota Camry if you want:
Maximum reliability
Lower maintenance costs
Better ride comfort
Slightly better fuel economy

Also, the Camry is very popular thus mechanics are more familiar with it.

On what basis are you commenting? Hearsay? As I'm super sure the Honda engine will everyday twice in a Sunday perform better and economise fuel that the Camry. Y'all Toyota people with your emotionally and content lacking comments.

Ramanto:
Which one do you have in mind?

Anyone Chief…🥹

As long as it has four legs n is ok! Prayerfully lol