1989 Honda Accord LX-i review from North America
"A good, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to get the exhaust system re-built due to rust. Other than that, mostly the body is what plagues the car--rust above the wheel wells, loose trim (2 fell off that I had to use zip screws to mount back in), all outer plastic on the car is prone to fall off, and should be re-glued or replaced to prevent rust. The car IS 18 years old however, so what could be expected from an economy sedan's 18 year old body?
General comments?
The car is a joy to drive. Fairly quick, but it's obviously not one to race (stock, at least). There are a lot of electronics in the LX-i, like cruise control, moon roof, flip up lights etc. It's fairly roomy, too. They're quite good on gas, probably averaging around 25 MPG or so is what I average, and under the hood the car has held up remarkably well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 132000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2007 |