Right now i'm looking into a new car for my mom.

2013/2014 Accord EX-L 4CYL(Mom won't let me consider a 6CYL )
2013/2014 Camry(Boring imo)
2014 Avalon ( Loves the way it looks but haven't took it for a drive yet)

She basically wants a mid-size sedan for around 25k
Let me know your thoughts on either car. I'm leaning towards the Accord

 

the accord 4 cylinder sport fits your bill.
it might even be under $25K

 

Accord all day long. Perfect size outside, awesome back seat space, the 4-banger is plenty of power for that car, great gas mileage. The Sport model is fun to drive but the EX-L comes with the toys. Sorry but the Avalon is just a snooze to drive even though its external styling is better than it was. The Camry is the Camry, what can I tell you?

 

Didn't even know there was a 4cyl sport.. whats the difference between that and EX-L? I know the seats say SPORT on them lol

Haha yea the older avalons are all boats but my mom loves the way the new ones look.
Maybe a CTS-V coupe?

 

The Sport is a very nice I4 with dual exhausts and 4 more hp than the regular I4. Nicer wheels. Leather-wrapped steering wheel. Comes in 6MT but I doubt your mom will want that.

Sport trim has Pandora, BT, rearview camera, but lacks XM and the other niceties of the EX-L.

Sport I've seen go for $21k.

I cannot say enough good things about the 9G Accord. Honda did this one just right other than screwy option packages. I am hoping they can share the mojo with Acura in the sedan department.

 

take a look at the Accord Sport, really nice package for the money.

 

Accord.

I have a '13 EX-L I4, so feel free to ask questions!

 

How much did you get it OTD?
How is the interior of the EX-L?
My mom wants cloth seats but I would rather get her in the EX-L(Which I believe is only leather right?)

 

Yep EX-L IS leather.

OTD I got it for a couple hundred over invoice, got KBB excellent on my '11 TSX wagon and got a few accessories (all-weather mats and clear mask) thrown in for free. I refer a lot of people to this salesman and the manager is a fellow S2000 owner, so I got cut a break.

Deals can certainly be had on Accords!

 

If your mom want cloth seats, get her the Sport. Then you can drive it, too.

 

No real point in getting a EX (which is cloth). Go big or go home!

 

You can never go wrong with an Accord.

 

2013 Accord owner here as well ask me any questions you may have

 

2014 Mazda 6

 

Which trim did you get? How much OTD?

 

I got just the LX. I have a hookup at Honda out here in my area, I paid 23 out the door.


Costco: No Mazda 6

 

Looking at the EXL Hybrid. Dumbest thing is that you have to get Touring to get Homelink standard.
Company gives $3000 for the hybrid so it almost covers the diff between the NA and Hybrid.
The 9G is amazing and looking forward to getting one. Then I will really belong on AZ as I will be without an Acura.

 

Very nice!
I want to settle with the Sport but I know i'd regret it one day not having the cool goodies the EX-L offers for only a little bit more. Sunroof is a must!

 

New Accord Sport! Every time I see one on the road I think it looks pretty great. Plus the interior is typical Honda brilliance. Of course there are other great options out there at that price point including:

Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Ford Fusion
Nissan Altima
Mazda 6
Chevrolet Malibu

I'd rock any one of those cars tbh.

 

I'll take your F-Sport of Genesis
Ya I'm pretty much sold with the Accord. I just have to wait and see how much I can pick up an EX-L for
I have a very busy week so I'll send out a few emails to the local dealers first. I won't have time to test drive any until Saturday.

 

I would have bought the EX-l but it's just a car my wife drives now if it was mine I would have went ex-l.

 

Yea it will be my mom's whip but I know she'll pass it down to me once we get another car. I'd rather get the EX-L with the extra safety features rather then regret it later.

 

The blindspot cam is helpful. I particularly like the fact you can just hit the button to look out for cyclists.