1997 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"RIP Accord: You saved my life and took your own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Left front ball joint at 95,000 miles.
New radiator hose 105,000 miles.
A/C recharge 110,000 miles.
Headlight bulb burned out at 100,000 miles.
New Exhaust 95,000 miles. B pipe cracked. 170 bucks new from cat down.
Exhaust again at 97,000 miles. Rear ended by kid. New Honda lifetime exhaust replaced by Honda.
New paint on rear bumper from crash.
Previous owner who drove it to 92,000 miles was anal on service. Every little squeak brought it into the dealer, and all maintenance was done early.
Only problem I saw was the car may have been stolen at one time. Honda records show this car had ignition replaced once, and it stated that parts for steering column were scattered throughout the car. That is my opinion.
Steering for some reason had a rut in it...? Never knew why. Only when driving on clover leafs.
That is all, after driving it till it was killed.
General comments?
The car is very nice and handles great.
Bought her used for 4000 at a dealer after trade. Was originally $6999 US.
Never gave us a problem that made it not drive.
Last night the car was destroyed in a crash and I walked out without any scratches. It looked possible that I could have died or have been in a serious condition, but I walked out without a problem.
The one to replace this one will be a Honda Accord. I own four already and one Civic. After having my life flash before my eyes in the crash, I will only trust Honda. Not only because it saved my life, but it offers affordability and safety for everyone.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2007 |