2002 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Extremely reliable, great engine and ergonomics"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much.
Front interior overhead light switches work when they want.
Clutch went @ 125,000 miles (but that's usual).
The steering wheel doesn't telescope, and it's school bus-sized.
Suspension set up more for comfort rather than spirited driving (personal preference).
General comments?
Very comfortable interior.
Comfortable ride.
All of the controls are intuitively laid out.
The engine has good punch above 4000 rpm when the VTEC kicks in.
Excellent gas mileage. I average about 26mpg driving mostly city miles.
Seriously reliable. Seriously.
The clutch and shifter have a sublime feel to them. A great car for someone who is just learning to drive a manual, or for a more experienced driver (pedals are in a good position for heel-and-toe braking).
Excellent in the snow and wet due to front wheel drive.
Honda is a very thoughtful company, for instance, if a tail light goes out, there is an indicator in the gauge cluster!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Daewoo Leganza |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2009 |