Faults:

Battery was shot when I picked it up, and after leaving the dealer I realized the ignition switch was bad. Both fixed before taking it home.

General Comments:

I love this car. The build quality and overall fit and finish is 5 times that of my previous Jetta 1.8t. Everything is solid, no squeaks or rattles or anything like that. Love the power leather seats; just wish I could lower the driver's seat a little more. The car only has 106k miles on it and it drives super smooth; I changed out the worn plugs for fresh NGK Iridiums and it's got plenty of get up and go.

Controls are right where they should be, I'm going to add different gauges as the stock ones are pretty dim/dull. Brakes are a little shaky at higher speeds; will probably put all new pads/rotors on soon. Suspension is a lot softer than I'm used to, but the ease of driving makes it worth it. I don't need to take corners at 60 anymore :-)

All fluids look good and the transmission shifts fine, much better than the F-ed up from day one tranny in my Jetta. It's a little jerky sometimes from a stop, but I still need to fine tune the throttle cable slack. I was fortunate that the dealer still had this car 4 months after I test drove it, but I had to have it, an '02 with that little miles in pristine condition is hard to come by, and from driving in one back in the day, that's the generation I wanted.

Just the way it starts as all Hondas do, you can tell it's going to run forever, with proper maintenance of course. Highly recommend this car.

Faults:

Burns oil since 175k (blue smoke).

2 alternators at 60k and 140k.

Transmission slips sometimes (more now than ever).

General Comments:

Not a bad car. Was an excellent commuter until the oil burning and transmission slip that occurs more now. I think I got a lot out of this car. It was left to me from my uncle who could not drive anymore due to health issues.

Faults:

2 front bushings - 152,000km

Right front wheel bearing, right front control arm, left CV boot - 180,000km.

General Comments:

I have purchased this car after my beloved 1995 Accord got rear ended and written off.

It is bigger than previous generation Accords, but mostly in height. It is not oversized, so it still feels good on the road.

Steering is precise with good feedback, and it is nicely weighted. Not too heavy so your arms fall off, but not light either.

Mileage is OK at best. I average about 9.5L / 100km, of mostly city driving, some highway driving, and some spirited, higher revving driving. The engine is not the most powerful thing out there, but it does well in city driving. However it feels like there is very little torque at any revs, so speeding up (even in third gear) or highway passing can get tricky.

Space in the cabin is excellent. I have three young children, and our whole family fits perfectly inside (2 booster seats and 1 child seat included), and there is still some space between the child seats and the doors.

Trunk space is also excellent. It will hold the stroller and many other large items at once.

It comes with many power features, and they all work smoothly and reliably. The interior is very well laid out, with everything at an arms reach. The materials are mostly soft touch, and the fit & finish is top notch! The interior design is very modern and ages well.

The ride is smooth, but not floaty. It corners very well, and if you upgrade to sports seats and firmer struts (like I did), it can be very fun in the corners.

Sound deadening is not the best, as it does get a bit loud on the highway, but you can still hold a conversation.

Visibility is great!

The body has no rust and seems to be finished / painted well. I do not see many of these Accords with rust issues.

The 5 speed gearbox is a bit clunky, but it could be the previous owner's fault. Sometimes it's tough to get it into first gear or reverse, and I need to release the clutch and try again, which does the trick.

I have done some modifications to it such as Sparco Sports Seats, front bumper lip, 17" rims, aftermarket headlights, leather wrapped steering wheel, Bilstein Struts, car alarm / starter combo, and an MP3 player. These minor mods have sharpened up the car in cornering and looks.

Overall the car is fantastic! It has given me trouble free driving for the last 30,000km and I expect that to continue. I will keep you all posted.