the re-designed 2008 accord coupe is a big improvement over my previous 2000 model in terms of appearance, the quality of the ride and special added features.  the drive is smoother, which is especially noticeable when making turns. the features that i like best are the seat warmers, built-in tire pressure monitor, and oil change monitor which automatically alerts you when it's time to have the oil changed.  the accord is not considered a luxury vehicle, but my v6 ex-L model is just "luxury" enough to make my long daily commutes more tolerable, and without paying the higher premiums...