Timing belt broke at 136k, and this "interference" engine went unscathed! A new belt and a re-timing was all that was needed!
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!
This review is very encouraging. I've just bought an '87 Honda Accord DX with only 50K miles on it. It appears to be in practically mint condition. However, it doesn't have a right side rear view mirror on it. The seller (her mom was the original owner) says that it has never had a passenger side rear view mirror on it. Is that possible?
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