1983 Honda Accord LX Hatchback review from North America

There has always been a swiss cheese type pattern of holes in the center of the tailpipe, something I have been meaning to replace. So, the tailpipe is very loud.

The hose connecting from the reserve tank by the radiator popped off and spat antifreeze/coolant all over that area of the engine compartment, and as a result of me driving and not knowing this was happening, the car got very hot and most of the belts snapped off (they were overdue for replacement anyway). The whole thing cost me about $150 to fix and I had to replace the waterpump as well, which luckily there was a brand new one in its box in the back of the car just waiting to be used.

I just replaced the brake pads and had new rotors put on the front.

My stick shift partially melted in the heat of the sun over the course of a few days of the car not being used.

The tripometer doesn't work correctly and the speedometer bounces a bit. In the winter time when it gets really cold, the lights in the dashboard don't work.

When I first got the car, the paint had been peeling off. Something I have yet to take are of. Also, the interior could have used some work; I could use new seats, front and back.

I keep it as clean as I can and I'm always buying little things for it to modify it back to near-new condition. I love messing with this car and despite the problems it has had, I really enjoy driving it and taking care of it.

It's not the prettiest car in the world, but with a few "cosmetics" it could be one groovy little cockroach of a car. I'm into music so I'm always hauling big amps and speakers and things in the hatchback. Every time I put something big back there I look again and find more room to put in something else. It's amazing how much stuff you can fit into such a small car. I love this thing.