2003 Honda Accord EX-L review from North America
"Minor ergonomic sacrifices for major engineering gains"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger door rattles very occasionally. Not consistent. It will rattle over a minor bump, then will stay quiet over a very bumpy piece of road. Not enough of a nuisance to bring the car in.
Brakes: Rotors warp very easily, and my left front rotor vibrates when braking from about 70. In city driving, doesn't show up. Again, not enough of a nuisance to being the car in. Will probably get aftermarket rotors or machine them.
General comments?
Performance: Very quick for a car of its caliber compared to its competitors. Plenty of torque, engine is very smooth, powerful enough, and economic. This K24A4 is a gem.
Automatic transmission downshifts quickly, great for passing, never bogs down, and holds gears going uphill, quite a boon.
Brakes aren't the best, but get the job done.
A fair bit of body roll, but for the most part, an enjoyable companion during spirited driving. A car for a teenager and his mother alike.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 4-cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 152000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2010 |