1996 Honda Accord EX-L review from North America
"She is getting old but is still going strong"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Besides regular maintenance:
- replaced the brake master cylinder at 115K miles ($170)
- replaced the CV joints/boots at 125K miles ($250)
- replaced the distributor at 137K miles ($380).
I have had a total of $800 (parts and labor) in repairs.
Things that have not been fixed:
- Drivers seat is worn a little
- Passenger lock doesn't work 90 percent of the time (since about five years of car's age)
- Headlight plastic covers are fogging a little
- Muffler might need to be replaced in about a year
- Rotors might need to be replaced in about two years
- Suspension might need to be addressed in about two years
General comments?
I highly recommend Honda Accords as this is my second Accord. I sold my first Accord with 196K miles (which was still running fine when I sold it).
I really (really) like the body style.
Gas mileage is good. I average 27 mpg (mixed city/highway).
Road noise is louder than I like, but I have been dealing with it for almost 13 years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139571 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2008 |