1987 Honda Accord DX review from North America
"Unstoppable! Roomy and then some, and 43mpg best ever! :)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt broke at 136k, and this "interference" engine went unscathed! A new belt and a re-timing was all that was needed!
General comments?
Awesome car! Best ever 400 mile trip averaged 43 mpg! Roomy as hell, more so in the back seat than my dad's '91.
Progressive carburetor has two barrels which function like an old 4 barrel, opening the second larger one at half throttle.
Decently quick due to its 2500lb weight, great low-end power for a 4 banger, average city mileage is around 28 to 30. Almost 150k and no smoke of oil burning.
Upsized the exhaust from the cat back from 1 5/8 to 2 1/4". Definitely helped it breathe. NGK plugs go great with the engine.
I beat on it more than I should, but it holds up like a tank! Never plan on selling it, and I've been offered $1500. It saves me that much easily in 6 months to a year over my V6 Ranger! Great great car!
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| Perhaps I got a lemon..? |
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| Good price and good times... but, a very short time.... needed lots of work |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 carby! Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2008 |