Faults:

Just a few expected repairs... New parts are very cheap, and replacing them was fairly simple with the help of repair manual and boyfriend!

Alternator.

Distributer (done myself!)

Breaks.

Head-gasket.

Fuel Pump.

Water Pump.

Heater Core.

The cost for replacement parts in total has been about $400. Not bad considering the car was free!

General Comments:

This has been an excellent car for a college girl. Cheap to maintain, great gas mileage (23/25 mpg) Not the hottest car in the parking lot, but its fun to drive (surprisingly quick!). 260000 miles on the engine/transmission, and still running like a champ. Also, the car is simple to work on, almost anyone who has some basic understanding of autos and a repair manual can fix the minor problems I have had.

Faults:

We have had to replace the fuel pump, but that was easy to do. We went to the public library, borrowed the book that told how to fix it. It cost $60.00 for the pump and less than 1 hour of time to install it!

General Comments:

I bought this car as a winter "beater" because my Cougar handles so poorly in the snow. I drive this car more often than my real car.

This car handles well in the snow and slush.

I feel confident and safe while riding and driving it.

I am amazed at all the power options this car came with for the year 1985.

Faults:

This is an update from previous posting of good reliable transport in 2002.

Since then the muffler has been replaced.

More rust has appeared in the areas mentioned previously. Using a rust kill paint has stopped it spreading, but it is very hard to stop in the roof under the rubber strips.

General Comments:

This car is very reliable and never has any problems come warranty of fitness time.

It is still running well and I think the body may go before the motor. The car has been rustproofed, but that hasn't stopped it going in the same places. I have noticed other accords to be the same.

Faults:

Alternator failed TWICE in one year, it's only a matter of time before it happens again.

Rust is a constant problem - On metal plates between rear lights, bottom corners or rear window, at top, sides & bottom of door frames, roof...

Wires to pop-up headlights badly designed, chafe & short causing headlights to stop working.

General Comments:

Overall, very reliable - I haven't had any trouble with the engine, gearbox, steering, heating/air-con etc.

CV joints have worn out, I've replaced one - the other one makes a lot of noise, but is still going strong 4000km later.

5 speed gearbox seems very jerky - may be caused by worn out wheel bearings, as changes are smoother at higher speeds.

Decent ground clearance and good protection of sump & exhaust - will go just about anywhere.