2002 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"A reliable and comfortable sedan without any strong emotions"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One minor leak through the oil pan drain bolt. Fixed by putting a new washer on the bolt.
The "original Honda" oil filter is different from the after-market ones.This caused some confusion. But the aftermarkets work as good.
The driver's seat is a bit too high for my taste.
My car suffers from the mysterious pop-up inner door panel when windows are being closed completely. It doesn't bother at all, but gets you wondering...
Clock light is burned out.
General comments?
I got this car not very long ago to replace my work-horse Mazda 626. I was really looking for a 00-01 Audi A4, but after some research found out that parts are expensive and hard to get and they are not simple to fix, beside tons of electrical problems and poor reliability. Finally I decided for this Honda, which had really low miles and looked like brand new (metallic maroon), save a scratch. Inside everything is flawless and works perfect. The materials are what you expect for the price. This car drives really good on the highway. The suspension is one of the most sophisticated in the segment (Upper A arms in the front) and it handles great for a sedan of this size. It is pretty quiet and precise. Brakes are good (4 discs + ABS). The power from the engine is good, specially the low-end torque, and fuel economy is excellent.
In the engine bay everything is accesible and easy to fix, parts are cheap and easy to get.
Overall I am happy with this car.
In a few years, when this accord becomes a second-car, I will definitely go for the more classy A4.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 VTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2006 |