1996 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Comfortable, but loud and underpowered"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Burns too much oil.
Car too heavy for a 4 cylinder engine.
5 speed struggles to pull the car along, constant downshifting while going up hills,
Rides very rough and stiff.
Paint chipping quickly on the front hood causing the hood to appear grey in some spots
Too much engine noise.
Brakes don't work to their potential, ABS light stays on after repeat visits back to the dealer.
Very difficult for the car to turn on in the morning.
General comments?
The car is overall too heavy for its engine size.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Stanza |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2001 |