1989 Honda Accord LXi review from North America
"A car that will not die"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the timing belt at 135,000 and 215,000.
Had warped rotors due to the poor steel used. Replaced at around 90,000, no problem since.
Replaced both CV joints at 180,000. Dealer replaced one under warranty at 190,000 when it started to rattle again.
Major front suspension rework at 200,000. Included ball joints, tie rods, and spring.
General comments?
This is a car that just won't stop running.
Never realized that a car would run for over 200,000 miles.
The body will fall off before this car stops running.
Always get heckled by friends for still driving this car. They've been through 3,4, and 5 cars while I've had this one.
Bears the brunt of winter while my 2000 Accord sits in the garage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 226100 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2001 |