1983 Honda Accord 5 speed review from North America
"The Edgar Martinez of Accords!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 182000 miles while driving home from skiing, a radiator hose broke which I didn't notice until I stopped at the next gas station 20 minutes down the road. By that time the engine had overheated enough to blow the head gasket.
At 185000 miles the carburator began having problems, so after fixing that it has been running great!
General comments?
Perks about this car have been the 32-35mpg. Great control in snow. Just last week it topped out at 117mph driving down the freeway. I only got 28mpg on that trip. =?)
It has aged a lot, but I like to look at it as the Edgar Martinez of Honda Accords.
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| All around, one of the finest automobiles ever produced |
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| After 21 years, it's easily the best car I have ever owned, it's like a child to me! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L 75hp Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 193000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2001 |