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2000 Honda Accord Review   by Daniel Legal

The 2000 Honda Accord is a versatile sedan that can be found in many different customized forms. New additions for this model year include front side airbags and updated interior accessories. Both coupes and sedan body styles are available with many different trim packages ranging from basic to very luxurious. Sensors are also available that monitor the size of passengers so that the airbags can be deployed in the most effective manner. Competitors like the Chevy Impala are severely behind the Accord in areas like rear passenger comfort, safety, and overall fuel economy.

Trim packages available include the DX, LX, SE, and EX. The most basic package is the DX which comes with very few additional features. Most DX models lack power windows and locks, along with AC. Although there isn't too much going on for drivers and passengers to play with on the inside, they still are very capable cars that have the same reliable transportation capabilities as fully loaded models. LX models are the mid-level packages which come with power accessories, AC, CD players, moon roofs, power adjustable driver seats, and other optional items.

Stepping up in refinement are the SE and EX trim levels. SE models come with a V6 engine, standard ABS, leather upholstery, CD players, full power accessories, and a lot of other optional items. EX models are rather similar to the SE package except they are offered with a 4 cylinder engine and can be customized as mid-level or high-end packages.

Engines available for the 2000 Honda Accord include the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine which produces 135 horsepower. Upper level V6 equipped models come with an engine capable of producing over 200 horsepower. While the smaller 4 cylinder is more than adequate, drivers looking to get a little bit more performance from their ride will have to get one of the V6 models.

New for added safety are front side airbags which are standard on all V6 models and leather EX packages. Also added are a dual stage passenger side airbag. ABS is standard on high-end trim packages and optional on the lower 4 cylinder equipped models. Overall the Accord is a rather safe vehicle and garners crash test ratings that are often best in class.

Compared with many other vehicles the 2000 Honda Accord is able to offer a lot better fuel economy and the same sporty performance a V6 equipped package does. Competitors like the Chevy Malibu, Buick Century, Nissan Maxima, and Pontiac Grand Prix all offer the same basic features and a V6 engine option. The Accord is much lighter than most of these (except the Nissan) and is able to offer better fuel economy because of that. Most of the competition are able to offer very nice handling and ride quality making that category a lot more competitive.

The 2000 Honda Accord comes with a very nice economy package that includes the 4 cylinder engine and only the most basic of accessories. Those who want more of performance minded vehicle can get that too from one of the V6 equipped packages. Fortunately the Accord offers a little bit of something for everybody and remains one of the most quality built vehicles from the foreign competitors. Buyers who are looking for something a little bit bigger can probably find that as well from one of the domestic manufacturers.

About the Author

Dan Legal is on the team that runs the used car for sale website LemonFree.com Car Classifieds. If you're in the market for 00 Honda Accord; give LemonFree.com a test drive today!