I still have mixed opinions about the stock stereo. I have only been driving my Accord for a little over one month but I have installed multiple after-market systems in my previous cars. I once owned a 2000 Accord EX and thought the stock system was great. I just added a head unit and the speakers were more than enough for me. Switching out the unit in my current Accord seems to be a pain. I am more interested in switching out the speakers and adding iPod connectivity. The USA-spec option is not as complete as I would like it to be. Alpine's newer head units are awesome when it comes to iPod integration. I owned a CDA-9857 unit but included that in the sale of my last vehicle.
I have experienced no issues with the tires so far except a nail in the sidewall after one day of ownership. I choked on the price of the replacement tire ($200ish). I now remember how much Michelin likes to rip people off on the price of their tires. I will definitely seek another brand when mine are due for replacement.
My biggest gripe is how much of a pain my Accord is to wash. Water seems to find all of the nooks and crannies within the car. The rear taillights, the trim around the license plate in the trunk, the side-view mirrors and some other spots are crazy. I am also concerned about how high the orange-peel effect on the paint job goes throughout the exterior of the car. I have never seen much orange peel except on the lower half of any vehicle for rock chips and what not.
