Would you trust a 106k-mile Accord 2.0T over a low-mileage 1.5T?
Need advice between two Accord deals as a student buyer
I’m deciding between two Honda Accords and would really appreciate opinions from people who’ve owned these cars long term.
Option 1:
2018 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T
106k miles
Honda Certified Pre-Owned from a Honda dealer
Minor rear-end accident reported
Around $20k OTD
Option 2:
2019 Honda Accord Sport 1.5T
Only 18k miles
Private seller
Clean title
Asking $22.7k
This would be my daily for school/work in California. I care about reliability and long-term ownership costs, but I also really like the 2.0T performance and 10-speed transmission.
Main concerns:
Is the 2.0T at 106k miles still a good buy if it was maintained well?
How much value does Honda CPO really add at that mileage?
Would the low-mileage 1.5T be the smarter financial decision overall?
Any known issues I should watch for on either drivetrain?
Which one would you choose and why?