Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC (2002) (Discontinued) - ฿1,500,000

On a used Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC from the 2002 G7 generation, the 5-speed automatic is the first thing to test, because a slurred or delayed shift on a cold start is expensive to put right. Look for oil seepage around the 2,354 cc engine, listen for suspension knocks over broken surfaces, and check the floor and boot for damp or rust from years of rainy seasons. A car with a traceable service record is worth paying more for than a cheaper one with no paperwork.

The Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC launched at THB 1,500,000 when new, and that figure is history now, since the only way to buy one is through the used market at whatever condition dictates. Set money aside beyond the purchase for the things a two-decade-old sedan asks for: tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, belts and a proper transmission service. Insurance and annual tax are ongoing costs too, so treat the asking price as only part of what you spend in the first year.

The Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC is a large petrol family sedan from an earlier era, so against the Mitsubishi Galant it is a like-for-like cross-shop on the used market, judged on condition, cabin space and how the automatic feels. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a different proposition entirely: a modern electric sedan you buy new, with running costs and refinement the Accord cannot approach. Choose the Accord only if a low purchase price and 435 L of boot space matter more to you than modern equipment.

The Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC returns around 11 km/L, which puts its monthly fuel bill on the heavier side for a family sedan. If most of your driving is short stop-start hops, expect to fill the 65 L tank more often than the figure suggests, because a 2,354 cc engine in traffic drinks more than it does cruising. Steady highway running between towns is where it is kindest to your wallet.