1990 Honda Accord EX-R review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Replaced rotors and pads, rotors are behind the hub making for a complex and lengthy brake job.
- Parking pin does not engage and car can roll away in park. I have to use the parking brake.
- Driver's window switch intermittently fails.
- Heater stuck on hot.
General comments?
Great car has tons of power for what it is.
Handle and steering is tight.
Brake rotors are behind the hubs on this car, meaning you need to press out the hub to do a simple rotor change. This offers no real advantage except for a costly repair.
Interior is very nice and comfortable; one of its stronger points.
Definitely a good buy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 198000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 203000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2009 |