You've always bought Accords and the will merely be the latest. You don't know much about cars but you do know that you don't want to buy American. You fit the above criteria, but despite the physical onset of middle age you think you're too young for a four door. In reality, you're just too single. You're on the fast track to middle management and you want people to know it.

You know that driving fast isn't just about power. You want to buy American and that whole "Made in Ohio" versus "Assembled In Ohio" thing confuses you. You want a simple, well-engineered, economical, practical car. You work in any design-related field.

Speed Merchants: No

Fashion Victims: No

Treehuggers: No

Mack Daddies: Yes

Tuner Crowd: Yes

Hairdressers: Yes

Penny Pinchers: No

Euro Snobs: No

Working Stiffs: No

Technogeeks: No

Poseurs: Yes

Soccer Moms: No

Nascar Dads: No

Golfing Grandparents: No

• Volkswagen GTI

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• Getting a life

• Hyundai Coupe

• Nissan Maxima Coupe

• Manufacturer: Honda

• Model tested: Accord 2DR EX-L V6 NV

• Model year: 2008

• Base Price: $21,860 (2DR LX-S 4-cylinder)

• Price as Tested: $31,145

• Engine type: 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6

• Horsepower: 268 @ 6,200 RPM

• Torque: 248@ 5,000 RPM

• Red line: 6,800 RPM

• Transmission: six-speed manual

• Curb Weight: 3,446 lbs

• LxWxH: 190.0" x 72.8" x 56.4"

• Wheelbase: 107.9"

• Tires: 235/45 R18

• Drive type: FWD

• 0 - 60 mph: 5.7 seconds

• 1/4-mile: 14.0 seconds

• Top speed: N/A

• EPA Fuel economy city/highway: 17/25 MPG

• NHTSA crash test rating: n/a

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