2001 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Wise buy if you're looking for good transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rotor replacement needed at 140000.
Wheel bearings replaced at 128000.
Bruises easily, lots of sheet metal with no door guard.
General comments?
It's not a head turner, especially with 15" stock steel wheels and hubcaps but it's been cheap and extremely reliable car. It's been the only car in the family for 2 years now. I'm going to be hard pressed to find something as reliable (perhaps Toyota or another Honda), and I fully plan to keep driving the Accord even with a new second car.
2.3 liter has admirable gas mileage in this day and age of 4+ bucks a gallon.
I have done nothing outside of normal maintenance and wheel bearing in almost 150,000 miles. (I'm considering brake pads and rotors normal after over 100,000 miles. I'm bringing it in for a tuneup next week when it hits 170,000 miles. Not because it seems to need it, but I feel guilty for never doing anything.
Sheet metal seems thin compared to other cars. The Honda will lose against any parking lot door battles or wild Frisbees.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2008 |