2001 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Really nice car - pull over immediately if your oil light comes on, or the engine is toast"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing but a battery until an oil seal blew out one morning without warning. Engine was fried in less than one half mile.
General comments?
I really, really liked this car, then it was dead. Perhaps if I had pulled over the instant the oil light came on, it would still be mine.
The mechanic wanted $3500 for a rebuilt engine, my wife said we didn't need to keep it. I sold it for $700 to a young couple who were in a position to work on the car themselves. Now I find out now that this is problem is not unusual, there is a service bulletin out, but not a recall.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Sienna |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2010 |