1988 Honda Accord EX-i review from North America
"I'm sure at one time it was a really nice car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Total suspension replaced to the tune of $1500.00.
Alternator.
Water pump.
Total A/C system replaced - $1200.00.
Roof rusted around the sunroof so bad I had to seal it shut with silicone because it started to leak! Became just a skylight after that!
Rocker panels rotted out bad... along with almost everything else!
Factory radio would cut in and out.
Power antenna would not retract. I always had to hold the switch and pull it out or push it in at the same time.
Intermittent no start problem that no one could figure out. Whenever it didn't feel like starting, it wouldn't. Leave it alone for a half-hour and it would start fine.
Wore tires quickly before all new suspension was installed.
Blew blue smoke at start-up if you let it sit for a couple days (maybe a normal old Honda thing? - worn valve seals).
Clutch slipped when I sold it.
General comments?
Fantastic compromise between ride and handling.
Drove between Toronto and Detroit a few times with it, great on the highway. Set the cruise at 140+km/h - still get 8.0L/100km in fuel economy!
Nice shifting 5-speed transmission.
Decent power with the EX-I, 2.0L fuel injected engine.
Good seats.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 fuel injected Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 255000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac 6000 |
| Date of Entry | 25th October, 2001 |