1984 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"Very reliable commuter car for $2000.00 US"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil Pump failed at 165,000. ($800 US to replace oil pump, water pump and timing belt) The water pump was replaced as a preventative measure because the cost of pulling and replacing the engine was the most expensive part of the repair.
Replaced third A/C compressor at 200,000 miles and converted A/C system to freon R-134. (Required installing a new drier, expansion valve, and replacing all of the O-rings) Total cost to do it myself: $600.00 US.
Engine will hesitate in cool damp weather. Suspect that carberator icing is the problem. I have "solved" the problem by restricting the cold air intake on cool days.
General comments?
Average fuel economy 28-30 mpg Local/Highway.
During recent tune-up, engine compression was still in 170-180 psi range per cylinder.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 208000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Skylark |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2001 |