1989 Honda Accord LX-i

Summary:

Runs until the end!

Faults:

My clutch went out twice since I have bought it.

Belts have dry rotted.

The whole exhaust system rusted out and had to been replaced.

The boots near the bearings have broken causing grease to shoot everywhere.

My power windows only make it half way down (all the way if you help them).

All of my speakers have ripped, two had to have the female connectors replaced.

There is allot of rust around the wheel wells.

Air conditioning doesn't work due to a leak.

Passenger side door leaks so water ends up on the inside of the door.

Power antenna will go half way up before it needs help making it the rest of the way.

Alternator has problems charging the battery.

General Comments:

The interior of the car is in excellent shape and the seats are very comfortable.

The car is fast, but it is not a race car.

Unfortunately the car rusts easily.

The car is a strong runner, I have never had problems starting it up.

All electronic equipment in car runs great (stereo, lights, etc.).

Most reliable car for all that is wrong with it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th July, 2004

24th Aug 2005, 16:05

I have problems starting my Accord during the summer. Once it cools, I am able to start the car.

1989 Honda Accord LX 2.0L

Summary:

Fun to drive

Faults:

I have fixed the radiator of my car twice since I have had it.

The AC doesn't work.

The low beams don't work and if the switch is on the low beams smoke comes out of my steering column.

The paint is starting to deteriorate.

My car has a bad oil leak that won't stop no matter how much money and work I put into it.

The driver side window won't roll down.

Both driver's and passenger's seat belt buttons have broke due to heat.

Had to fix the power steering hose.

Power steering pump leaks.

General Comments:

For the most part this car is a great starter car for teens.

You will probably have to put some money into it, but it's fun to drive when it works.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th June, 2004

6th Apr 2006, 14:48

The seat belt buttons maybe covered by a recall. I had mine replaced just last year and I am the second owner of a 1989 lxi. My dad owned it before and now has 170k miles.

1989 Honda Accord DX 2.0 Inline 4

Summary:

The best 600 dollars I ever spent

Faults:

New Clutch at 132000.

Minor rust on rear quarter panels.

Revs high on warm days (can't figure out why)

Air conditioning needs recharged.

Both CV joints needed replaced at time of purchase.

General Comments:

Before I bought this car, I had many people telling me to buy a Honda. They all talked about the reliability, economy, and resale value. So, when I found one for $600 dollars, I could'nt resist myself. The car has lived up to all the hype that I heard.

Though the car did initially need some work, in the end, it was well worth it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th May, 2004

1989 Honda Accord Lxi

Summary:

Great car for a good price!

Faults:

My drivers side window came out of the track, brakes became worn, dash lights went out, glove compartment door is practically hanging off, automatic door lock feature doesn't work any longer except when I lock it with the key.

General Comments:

I all in all like the car. No matter the things that I had to get fixed it is a good car. It was in bad condition when I bought it, but you can't get a better deal then $200.00 It runs smooth with minor shaking above 65 mph. With a grand or two in repairs and body work the car will be just like new.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th May, 2004

15th Nov 2004, 23:14

The shaking would probably go away if you had balanced the wheels...

1989 Honda Accord LX a20a

Summary:

I'd rather have a geo

Faults:

All struts were crap when I got it.

Front coils cracked at 173000 miles.

Front right balljoint went at 192000.

General Comments:

I'm so sick of the car, its always falling apart.

It has some problem in the rain and dies on the interstate.

Hondas are all the same.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 26th April, 2004

18th May 2004, 19:24

Well of course the car is gonna have problems when you have that many miles on the car and it also depends on how you drive it and treat it.. I have a 1989 Honda accord LX and mine has 126000 miles on it and it is running perfectly.