It's an interesting one this - why do
some of the range get the old fart reputation?
Is the S2000 for oldies? Er, no. Is the
CTR? No, it's the fantasy machine for all 17-22 year olds.
The Accord is worthy, but still a bit old fashioned and messy in the interior. The 2 SUV's are OK, but have the same 70's Japanese orange cheapo dash problem.
Now we come to the problem, the Accord estate has pretty dubious stying (see below). You have to be over 87 to not notice the issues. The Jazz is dull but worthy, and the Civic (pre 06) is just so dull looking and so drab inside, compared to "modern" cars, that you would have to be very un-modern to not be concerned by this.
Of course, those who liked (say) the Golf4 because of its modern funky blue dash, now love the new Civic. And so it will be bought not by people looking for a "worthy" car, but by those who appreciate something modern, hi-tech and new. If Honda continue this revamp throughout the range, the old image will be left behind with the old Civics.
And now, the above mentioned saloon car with a cardboard box dropped on the back....