1984 Honda Accord LX review from North America

This car was purchased brand new from a Honda Dealership in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. My father was the original owner and passed the car to me in 1997. From purchase until 1997 the car was well taken care of and garaged daily.

The car is in excellent condition overall. Two years ago I had the front left and right fenders replaced (factory issues) and the total car repainted to original silver. The rear bumper supports had to be replaced as they had pretty well rusted out. Other than the usual ding here and there and some rust on the floor pan that had to be repaired it was a basic job. The car is a head turner and I am asked weekly by many people if I would like to sell it.

The interior carpets are starting to show age, but to replace them is very expensive so with the floor mats in place it looks fine. The engine purrs like a kitten and after 5000 km on an oil change the dipstick oil is just as gold as when it was put in! I have had no unusual repairs with it thus far. The timing belt has been done twice and I had to replace the starter. The radiator will be replaced next year.

The only item that does not function is the fuel quantity gauge. One day it worked and then the next day it did not. Now we have to fill and zero the trip-meter to determine fuel quantity. Usually can get 500km before going to the gas station again.

I usually change the primary fuel filter at every oil change as it seems to help the car run better.

This is an amazing vehicle. The 1985/85 Accords were fine examples of Japanese perfection. I wish I had another one just like it!