1986 Honda Accord LXi review from North America
"It has served me well in trips cross country and many times to the mountains, as well as commuting"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel pump died, in the car wash (circa 80K).
The timing belt broke twice, both times just before I took in for servicing. Once at 70000 and another at 180 (there was another belt in there that was replaced normally). Both times, no damage.
It is getting hard to find parts for it; the paint job is going, going...
General comments?
This car has been great, despite it's occasional breakdowns. But few in 12 years.
I change the oil faithfully; I stopped going to the dealer years ago because everytime I did, it was $400 and once they broke my turn signal knob ($400) and claimed no fault.
I wish Honda still made this zippy hatchback, because I would buy one in a second. The new Accords are well, dumpy. When the LXi finally gives up, I'll probably inherit my mother's '83 hatchback Accord - 45000 original miles.
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| It goes well |
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| Awesome little car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't know - 2.0? Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 510 |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2001 |