1999 Honda Accord Type R 2.2

Summary:

A high Performance cash bleeder

Faults:

Warning! Honda Accord Type R's on S, T and V plates Will cost you a lot of money.

Faults:

5th gear selector fork must be replaced along with synchro ring and other parts, ask your Honda dealer about the technical bulletin. This becomes evident when you shift into 5th above 4500 rpm.

Major fault with cam belt tensioners.

Electric window motors fail.

Axle Joints fail and cause loud road noise.

Car must be run on 98 unleaded.

Xenons do not auto adjust after time correctly.

Eats tyres.

Known manifold problems.

General Comments:

Do not buy one.

Honda will not recall the gearbox fault. They expect you to pay for it.

Nice.

VTEC engine is only up point.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th February, 2004

20th Oct 2004, 09:47

Thanks for your review. I was considering buying a 99 T plate Type R, quite low mileage too. After I read your review I went and looked at it again. While studying the service history I noticed advisories from Honda mechanics on the receipts. These were problems engaging 5th gear and wheel bearing problems, also I noticed the owner was complaining of fuses blowing with great regularity. I'm steering clear of what is obviously a money pit.

Thanks again, you saved me money.

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1999 Honda Accord LS VTEC 1.8

Summary:

Performance, Handling, Comfort, Looks are in one car - it has to be the ACCORD

Faults:

Absolutely Nothing

This Accord is super reliable.

General Comments:

The Accord is surprisingly quick for such a big and heavy car.

The Cruise control is fantastic for the motorways.

Excellent safety features, 4 airbags, EBD and ABS as STANDARD.

Ride and handling also excellent, also very quiet car with good looks.

We're inseparably..

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th May, 2003

7th Apr 2004, 23:52

I agree 100%. Absolutely same experience and opinion. Wonderful, extraordinary car. To appreicte it, seconds are needed, to fall in love with, just one moment, to really understanding what quality combined with class and pleasure is, you have to own one. From Canada, with love.

23rd Sep 2010, 19:09

Get a room! No seriously, I've just got one and it's great so far. Just getting used to such a big car. A pleasure to drive, and great value for the quality you get.

1999 Honda Accord Type R 2.2 DOHC VTEC

Summary:

A great priced, reliable, entertaining sports saloon

Faults:

Clutch sqeuak, a known issue with all accord type R models, but easy to live with.

Knocking from the engine, caused by not using RON98, or preferred Shell Optimax.

General Comments:

The car is reliable, will probably last longer than you!

It is fast, fun and overall it is a practical car with all the plus points of a 4 door saloon and none of the bad points of a sports car.

Service costs are only slightly higher than that of a normal accord, plus the dealers are great, and always willing to go the extra mile (I have been to 4 separate garages across the UK)

Even had a stint with Honda Head Office, they were great. Excellent professionalism and great customer service.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd January, 2003

1999 Honda Accord 1.8se 1.8 petrol

Summary:

Class performance at a more modest cost

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car.

General Comments:

The Accord is a comfortable drive although it isn't particularly fast. The automatic gearbox is a dream. We obtained it because it was big enough to get two bikes in the back.

The car is very refined and competent, coming into its own on fast roads such as French autoroutes where it's possible to set the cruise control to 85 and just sit back.

Two things I don't like: (a) it doesn't come with a CD player, (b) the seat colour is pretty awful (beige).

Fuel economy generally poor (around 32 miles/gallon normally), although we achieved around 40 on the French motorways.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th November, 2002

1999 Honda Accord 1.8iex 1.8

Summary:

Luxury at a real cost

Faults:

Scrubbing of offside rear tyre as though the tracking is out.

Heater display only half illuminated.

Three service recalls!!!

General Comments:

The car is very comfortable, but not easy for parking, being difficult to judge front and rear.

Very heavy on fuel circa 26 mpg.

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

Review Date: 22nd October, 2002