Go for Altima. Apart from all the benefits you've mentioned it'll also complete the cars trio in your house since your father drives Camry and your Mother loves(drives??) Accord.There shouldn't be two cars of the same model in a house anyway, the house starts looking like a showroom!

Ok guys, I also test drove all three cars. The options on all three cars are very similar and are all fully automatic. All have 6 CD changers, LCD displays, bluetooth, Alloy wheels, only the Altima has climate control, push start button and intelligent key is also only available on the altima, only the altima has fog lamps, all have parking sensors, all have 6 speakers, Altima however has BOSE speakers. Altima has lots of information about car status on LCD displays, the others don't.

Points of the accord:

Elegant looks,
Decent engine and acceleration,
Fancy interior,
lifetime gaurantee on engine and transmission

Camrys points:

Can have a party inside (spacious)
Smooth ride
Name and value
Relatively Weak engine and response but buttery smooth

Altima Points:

Looks are from Mars and appears sporty(very much attention grabbing)
Lots of new technological gadgets on the inside
Most powerful 4 cylinder engine ever built and is extremely fast.
Has latest generation Continuously Variable Transmission, the others have automatic transmission. During the test drive it felt like I have never driven anything like it before, there were no gear changes since there are no gears and power and torque was available in the right quantity at the right time. In CVT there are infinite gear ratios.
Acceleration 0-100 in 7.5 seconds
6 speed manual shift capability (Xtronic CVT)

My Dad loves the Camry and my Mom loves the accord. I have trouble deciding about what my priorities should be. AS in looks, or engine performance, or transmission, or comfort, or gadgets or drive quality or handling or fuel economy.

I'd probably go with the Altima here is why:

I would rule out the Camry because it drives like a boat, body rolls heavily while cornering, and really is a old peoples cruising car.

The Accord I liked a lot, great engine, great handling, I abused the crap out of one I rented and it was fine, can't say that for most cars. I purposely tried to throw off the wheel alignment and couldn't even do that, which is very easy to do in most cars. BUT the I've heard that the engine in the 2008 Accords have a problem. Also, you can't mess with Honda reliability or resale value.

I would pick the Altima in a very tight race with the Accord. I like how the Accords looks more than the Altima, but the Altima is a better car to drive. How a car drives on the highway is important to me and Altima is amazing on the highway. Its great to just hit the accelerator and even when I hit 90-100 mph the car did not stress a bit, was quiet, and felt like I was driving 60 mph, also handled very well. Plus if you get the 3.5 liter engine, forget about it, that car is a rocket.

Trust me, one of the best cars in that class is an Audi A6. Get the 2.5 litre Diesel, you'll get performance and economy. Better still you'll get a quality drive.

salamualikum

Buy Nissan Maxima ..one of the most elegent classics of nissan.. both sporty and decent

here are the pix

Nissan Altima is also a gud car.. so is accord ..personally i prefer Altima with 3.5 liter engine...

best ov luck
Allah HAfiz

i only have one advice .. the camry (As well as the maxima) is a death machine .. don't buy it !!

go with accord or altima

or better buy an American car like Crown Victoria , Grand Marquis , Towncar.

i only have one advice .. the camry (As well as the maxima) is a death machine .. don't buy it !!

go with accord or altima

or better buy an American car like Crown Victoria , Grand Marquis , Towncar.

LOL even Americans don't buy those cars, but Saudi is full of them
, just goes to show you the mentality.

LOL even Americans don't buy those cars, but Saudi is full of them
, just goes to show you the mentality.

LOL even Americans don't buy those cars, but Saudi is full of them
, just goes to show you the mentality.

Only the US government, old people and Texans buy those.

Please explain why they are death machines. Bear in mind I am talking about the 4 cylinder versions.

LOL even Americans don't buy those cars, but Saudi is full of them
, just goes to show you the mentality.

In Canada, All three cars are too common. Almost every next car is one of them.

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/artic...onsumer_reports


Best Cars 2007 - Consumer Reports


by Peter Valdes-Dapena
Thursday, March 8, 2007
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To be a 'Top Pick', a vehicle must score at or near the top of its category in Consumer Reports' testing, must have at least average reliability and must perform well in government and Insurance Institute crash tests.

BUDGET CAR, SUBCOMPACT
Honda Fit
Cost: $14,000 to $16,000

Consumer Reports calls the Fit the "best overall in a new class of fuel-efficient cars."

Fuel economy, as measured in Consumer Reports' controlled tests, was 32 mpg with an automatic transmission and 34 mpg with a manual.

"Not only is it fun to drive, but its compact dimensions pack an impressive amount of interior room and versatility," the magazine said.

The Fit got top scores in "Reliability," "Crash protection" and "Satisfaction." Its road test score was good, but not the best.

This has become a crowded market segment with a number of good entries, said David Champion, head of auto testing for Consumer Reports.

"The Nissan Versa we thought was very good," he said. "The Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent were very good."

SEDAN, LESS THAN $20,000
Honda Civic
Cost: $17,000 to $23,000

Cosumer Reports praises the Civic for its "relatively roomy interior, comfortable ride, smooth powertrain and good handling."

It also helps that the Civic has good reliability, crash test results and fuel economy.

In Consumer Reports' tests, it got 31 mpg with a manual transmission and 28 with an automatic. The hybrid version got 37 mpg.

SEDAN, $20,000 TO $30,000
Honda Accord
Cost: $20,000 to $33,000

Like the Civic, the Accord is availaible in a hybrid version, which offers only slightly better fuel economy, however.

In Consumer Reports' testing, the Accord Hybrid got 25 mpg, while a V6 Accord got 23 mpg and the 4-cylinder version got 24.

"The Accord provides an excellent balance of comfort, roominess, ride and handling," the magazine says.

SEDAN, $30,000 TO $40,000
Infiniti G35
Cost: $35,000 to $39,000

The G35 is available in rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.

The G35 "really blows the BMW 3-series away at its own game," said David Champion, head of auto testing for Consumer Reports. "It's extremely fast - 306 horsepower, zero-to-60 in 5.4 seconds - really agile handling, great steering, reasonable amount of room inside and really easy to live with on a day-to-day basis."

Its reliability has also been excellent, Champion said, although the record for parent company Nissan has been spotty.

LUXURY SEDAN
Infiniti M35
Cost: $42,000 to $45,000

The M35 earned the highest score of any sedan in Consumer Reports' testing, according to the magazine.

"Well equipped and comfortable, it's just as capable on a twisty two-lane road as it is cruising down the highway."

Like the smaller G35 - also a Top Pick - it's available with either rear- or all-wheel-drive. The V8-power M45 costs about $55,000.

In the same class, the BMW 530i and Audi A6 are also worth considering, the magazine said.

SUV, LESS THAN $30,000
Toyota Rav4
Cost: $23,000 to $27,000

The Rav4 was redesigned for 2006, adding more room and an optional third row of seats. An optional V6 engine gives smooth performance and good power while provided just 1 mpg lower fuel economy in Consumer Reports' testing.

The Rav4 also got top marks for reliability and crash protection.

The newly redesigned Honda CR-V is another good choice, the magazine said.

SUV, MORE THAN $30,000
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Cost: 35,000 to $40,000

Although the Highlander Hybrid is a Top Pick, even Consumer Reports wouldn't advise you to buy it now. That's because the redesigned 2008 version will be available very soon.

The 2007 Highlander offers a comfortable, quiet ride and excellent quality, according to Consumer Reports. The new version will have a movable second row, to allow for more space in the third row, according to Toyota.

The Hybrid offers all the benefits of the non-hybrid Highlander with better acceleration but only slightly better fuel economy (22 mpg) in Consumer Reports' testing. The redesigned will be the same, in terms of the drivetrain, as the current version.

MINIVAN
Toyota Sienna
Cost: $26,000 to $28,000

When Consumer Reports first started releasing "Top Picks" in 1997, the minivan chosen was the Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager.

The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey have traded the top spot ever since. With the addition of a more powerful engine, the Sienna takes it back after two years of going to the Odyssey.

"It's a little bit quieter, a little bit more refined, little bit more comfortable than the Odyssey," said David Champion, head of Consumer Reports' auto testing.

Champion also said that, for his personal use, he would go for the Honda.

"I'm a bit more of a driver," he said. "I prefer the Odyssey. It's got a bit more of a sports car performance in a minivan."

GREEN CAR
Toyota Prius
Cost: $23,000

The Prius got 44 mpg overall in Consumer Reports' testing, the best the magazine has ever measured for a 5-passenger vehicle.

The interior is also roomy enough, for both occupants and luggage, to make the Prius a viable alternative to an ordinary family sedan.

A rearview camera is available and, the magazine says, "highly recommended."

FUN TO DRIVE
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Cost: $21,000 to $27,000

The Miata offers balanced handling, pinpoint-precise steering and a crisp six-speed manual transmission.

Its cloth top can be raised and lowered with one hand without leaving the seat. A new power-folding hard-top is available for 2007.

Reliability is fair, but that's good enough to earn a recommendation.

The Miata competes against the Pontiac Solstice and the closely-related Saturn Sky. So far, the Solstice has been outselling the Miata.

"I think [the Solstice] is going to do very well for the first couple of years," said David Champion, head of Consumer Reports' auto testing, "but I think, over the long term, this is the better sports car."

Where are the American cars?

This year's Consumer Reports Top Picks are all vehicles produced by Japanese companies. This is actually the second year in a row that that's been the case. In the 10 years that Consumer Reports has produced annual "Top Picks" lists, it's the fifth time there have been no American cars among them.

The biggest problem is that fewer American cars even make it into consideration. To be a "Top Pick," a vehicle must first earn Consumer Reports' general recommendation. That doesn't mean it's the best, but it's at least proven to be reliable, safe, it handles well and is reasonably easy to live with.

Of 23 Toyotas tested by Consumer Reports since 2000, 20 are recommended. Of 37 General Motors cars tested, only 13 are recommended. For Ford, it's eight out of 17 and, for Chrysler, four out of 20.

Besides reliability, American cars can fall down in other areas. Ford, for example, tends to do well in ride and handling, but poorly in braking performance and fuel economy, according to Consumer Reports. While GM has improved greatly in the "fit and finish" of its cars, there still tend to be problems with emergency handling and fuel economy, Consumer Reports says.

Chrysler has the second-lowest score of any automaker in Consumer Reports testing. Bad visibility, cheap interiors and noisy engines are cited as specific problems.

Things are getting better, though. New models and recently redesigned cars from Ford and GM are much more reliable and getting better test scores. The Ford Focus and Buick Lucerne, while not top-rated, are cited as two very good cars that signal a potential turnaround for Detroit products.

And in case you think Consumer Reports always likes Japanese car companies, there is one company with lower average scores than Chrysler: Suzuki.

1) they are ugly

2) they have gas guzzling engines with little power to size ratio

4) their engineering is rubbish since all the best americans make weapons and not cars

5) their reliability sucks, the cars break down all the time, a new mustang had its sparkers busted.

In today's day and age, no car has resale value.

The rest, if your personal opinion than fine by me.
If you're trying to state facts, nothing you said has any truth in it.

don't waste your money, buy an Audi A6.

by the way you can go to flickr.com and search for profile of "sobank" . will show you some pictures of places i have been to. just in case if you thinking that i am talking out my a$. :) Outside toronto, if your jap car breaks down, even canadian tire wont help you out. you will be lucky if some small store actually have that part.

Some nice shots man!... wat kindda camera r u using?

PS* Lincon towncar?... r u serious OR r u a white-retired-snowbird pretending to be desi?!

PPS* Poor/new immigrant desis love civics... desis with a better credit profile love accords (bhindians camry)... desis with a little extra cash go for acuras...

hahahahahahahhahaha

oye you work in cibc :)

dude i drove a lot of lincoln and a lot of models. trust me that car is pain in the a$$ when trying to find parking in TO. but it has some amazing drive. Pure luxury car. you can drive all day and your arms wont feel anything. my brother used to drive limo. he used to buy a lincoln every 8 9 months. if its not destroyed in accident, it is just gets too much of millage.

we still own a lincoln for family use. I just dont drive it too much because i like a little hard wheel and lincoln's is just so soft that a guy like me, who have arms muscles just to be anatomically correct, can turn the wheel with pinky and all day long.

by the way a cheap alternative is chrysler sebring. descent looking and have a nice feel to the drive. but as i said before, i am a little biased towards mazda 6.
One major problem with cheapo desi mentaliy is that they never get their car checked by dealer on regular base. Hence problem dont come alone. my boss has a 2003 accord and has 250k millage. car has been used rough (ofcourse by me and some other employees). but this car is been taken to dealer for oil change (which is free) and $300 worth of 6 monthly inspection by dealer. and even today that car runs like hell and you can still not hear the engine when driving. but again not as comfy as lincoln :)

Amina dear. you dont have much choice between cars. essentially whatever jap car you gonna pick, you will have people swearing by its name. Its essentially comes down to how much money, and how do you see yourself.

i got canon rebel xt. good enough for a lot of people :) I no longer have money to go overboard with cameras :) i gotta buy paint ball gear and that damn gun alone is costing me 500.

checkout inamski pictures on this forum. he got some great shots.