The Honda Accord is the benchmark for mid-sized family sedans. Year after year,customers flock to the Accord on advice from friends,industry observers and consumer groups. It's hard to find a bad word written about the Accord,though some have made subjective comments about the car's subdued styling. For the money,it's hard to argue against the Accord,and though there are a number of worthy competitors with more flash,none can match the Accord's near-flawless quality survey ratings or its exceptional resale value. While no one car is right for everyone,the Accord comes close to being the Universal Car.