The Accord was completely redesigned for 1998. Sharp edges and rounded corners lend an understated, refined look, while an aggressive stance gives it the air of a European sedan. The nose is short, the hood and cowl are low, which complement the glassy cabin to provide excellent visibility from inside.Two body styles are available, a four-door sedan and a sporty coupe. The Accord Coupe shares all the wonderfulness of the new sedan, but boasts unique styling and some performance tweaks designed to make it more fun to drive. While the previous Accord Coupe looked like a two-door version of the Sedan, Honda designed the 1998 model to have its own identity. Only the headlights and door handles are shared with the Sedan. Indeed, the Coupe is a handsome car, and a good choice for busy executives who want something practical and sporty. And it costs about the same as the sedan. But we're here to talk about the Accord Sedan, which comes in five models: $15,616 DX, $18,805 LX and $21,315 EX come equipped with 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engines, while the $22,115 LX V-6 and $24,715 EX V-6 are powered by a 200-horsepower, aluminum alloy, 3.0-liter V6. The V6 models come standard with four-speed automatic transmissions. The other models come standard with a five-speed manual gearbox; an automatic is an $800 option.
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