2001 Honda Accord EX-VL review from North America
"Another engineering marvel expected from Honda"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major has gone wrong with the car. I believe Honda builds cars that are meant to last. I have had my Accord into be serviced once in 7500 miles.
The cup holder assembly in the middle console broke.
Door lock trim pieces on the back 2 doors kept popping up.
A gasket on the top of the windshield had to be replaced. It wasn't leaking, it just needed to be replaced for cosmetic reasons.
Other than that, there have been no problems whatsoever, and I don't think it is fair to criticize Honda for these small-one-time fixes.
General comments?
Overall I would say "Buy a Honda without hesitation". However, there are a couple of things that I was surprised about after purchasing their fully loaded EX-V6 model:
Engine power is awesome. Great, subtle, but ever-present torque growl. With this power be prepared to fill it up. I average between 15 and 18 mpg in heavy city driving; 19-22 on the highway.
Under heavy acceleration noticeable torque-steer is present, not enough to pull you out of your lane, but it is there.
Seats, suspension, tires, and visibility are fantastic.
Transmission shifts fluidly, easily forgotten performance.
Ample lighting of the roadway, optional fog lights really fill in the gaps.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7850 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2001 |