2004 Honda Accord

More than five years since rolling off assembly lines, the 2004 Honda Accord remains one of the best-selling used automobiles in North America. The reason for this is simple. The 2004 Honda Accord is an amazing mid-size family sedan that has a tremendous amount of value as a used car. With the 2003 model, Honda launched the all-new, critically acclaimed seventh generation. The 2004 Honda Accord was a refinement of that success.

With the 2004 Honda Accord, the used car buyer gets a smooth ride and a quiet cabin constructed with high build quality and a material quality that is above the price point. The buyer also gets the Accord’s exemplary reputation for durability, reliability and safety. The only standout negative is the vehicle’s handling. Most, especially those with a four-cylinder engine, will find it perfectly adequate. Unfortunately, this same suspension is included on Accords with the V6. The extra power exposes some warts on the suspension.

The 2004 Honda Accord is available in both sedan and coupe body styles in the LX, EX and EX-L trim levels. At this point, there’s not much price difference between the three trim levels, and consumers may want to target the EX and EX-L because this is the year Honda added side curtain airbags to those trims. The EX-L package adds amenities such as dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated seats, and satellite radio. There was also a navigation system available as an option on the EX-L. However, this appears to be a rare find among used EX-Ls.

There was also a Value Package trim available this model year, and while it came in below the standard LX, it is a deluxe base package. This trim includes air-conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, power windows and locks, and a CD stereo. The LX adds to that with power mirrors, an upgraded stereo system, and some additional interior features. All of these features are included in the EX and EX-L.