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سعيد أحمد

Jul 13

I decided to change my car after six and a half years, and after comparing the Camry, Altima, and Accord, I chose the Honda Accord because it combines style, reliability, and good resale value. The Camry felt underpowered, and although the Altima was great, its sales numbers are relatively low. I’ve driven the Accord for 900 km so far, and fuel consumption is between 6.6 and 7.3 L/100 km — which is excellent. Rear seat space is also very generous. As for the downsides: tire noise is noticeable, the low-beam headlights are weak, the infotainment screen sometimes freezes, there's only one USB port in the front, and the seats don’t have memory settings. Overall, I’m satisfied — it’s a practical, fuel-efficient car that suits daily use perfectly.

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