Despite its coupe status, front-seat passengers have comfortable leg, body and head room. Back seat passengers (two fit comfortably) have easy access. Side rear-view vision is slightly impeded by headrests and side pillars. The driver's seat, while comfortable for a six-foot, 185-pound driver, is void of superior seat cushioning of high-end vehicles.

Standard interior features are plentiful: leather-trimmed seats, AM/FM, six-disc CD with six speakers, XM satellite radio, heated front seats, power window and door locks, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, cruise control, exterior temperature gauge, sunglass holder and well- positioned armrests and storage compartments.

Finding fault with Accord is difficult, but cargo room could be better, and average city mileage numbers aren't special. Yet, Honda Accord has built its reputation through years for good reasons. It does everything well, and offers reliability and great resale value.

Whether a buyer opts for base LX four-door, four-cylinder sedan, EX V6 four-door sedan or EX, V6 coupe, sportiest model of all, it's hard to improve upon Accord or find any vehicle with more to offer for price.

2005 HONDA ACCORD COUPE

Safety features – Dual-stage driver and front passenger dual-stage front, side and side curtain airbags. Antilock brakes.

Fuel Mileage (estimates) – 20 mpg (city), 30 mpg (highway).

Warranty – Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Power train, 3 years/36,000 miles; Corrosion, 5 years/unlimited mileage Base price – $28,880.

    If we could somehow get these sights and sounds through our TV's, NHRA would explode with popularity. "Maybe they should send out bag of rubber dust and a candle that smells like burnt rubber before each broadcast," we quipped.

    In reality, biggest thing I see that can be done is for television to help us get to know drivers andtheir crews. Even World Poker Tour understands they can't just show you people playing cards. We have to feel as if these drivers are our friends. Introduce us to their world! We must be able to connect with them on a personal level. Show us what it takes to go 300mph in less than five seconds! The crews can tear down an engine and put it back together in less than an hour. Show us that! Dont talk while rockets thunder down track. Let us blow our speakers! It will never take place of being at track, but it would go a long way in bringing NHRA back to fore-front of racing world.

    Do yourself a favor, next time NHRA is in your neighborhood, GO. Take your kids, call some friends, or go by yourself; just go. There is no experience like it in world, at least not yet. Maybe someday soon, when we can board a rocket bound for moon, NHRA might have competition. Until that day comes you owe it to yourself to take in an event.

Richard A. Brink AftermarketGoodies.com

Richard A. Brink is CEO of Internet Busines Realities. Richard writes articles for several sites in the IBR network including, AftermarketGoodies.com .