Beige 2021 Honda Accord LX for sale in Java

Thinking of buying the 2021 Honda Accord LX?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Honda Accord LX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2021 Honda Accord LX, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Before you sign for the Accord

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 293 owner complaints on file, mostly about forward collision avoidance, electrical system and unknown or other. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

What the specs mean

It runs the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 21 litres, from its 7.1 L/100 km rating. In energy, every 100 km costs about $11.01 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

The Accord in everyday use

As a large sedan, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 481 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.

Best uses

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Try before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Accord for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the Accord first, and buy only if it fits your life.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting.

Which one to look for

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

The Accord and Java

Java is about 3,178 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

Your move

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.