1989 Honda Accord LX from North America - Comments

Water pump, heater core, alternator, starter, replaced transmission and clutch, fan motor, CV joints-twice, head gasket and radiator.

(I swear, I do not race this thing and I am not hard on cars!)

Most recently I replaced had to replace the cylinder head, the brakes and tires.

Why do I keep this thing?

Interior is falling apart.

Engine smokes a little now.

This car is a lemon. I was talked into buying this car. People were raving about how great this car and I wanted something I didn't have to take to the shop all the time. Boy, was I in for a suprise.

I bought this car from a little old lady for $4000. I've put into it another $5500. It's worth maybe $2500 now. You do the math. I can't count how many times I've been stranded on the side of the road.

The interior is cheaply made and uncomfortable on long trips. It rides like a cushy skate board. Loud tire noise and harsh road feel attest to the cheapness. This is Honda's flagship model?

The engine has no power unless you rev it up to 4,000 rpms. Get ear plugs, it sounds terrible. Imagine a blender on the highest setting under your seat. Don't try to pass anyone at high speeds. You may not live to see the next day. Put four adults in this car and it feels like you are pulling a yacht. Hit a bump and the suspensions really gets it.

I do have to give the car some credit. The gas mileage is great. Fill it up once a week and you are set.

Don't expect to pick up anyone of the opposite sex in this car though. I would advise also to avoid accidents in this car at all costs. I don't feel safe in this motorized tin can.

My last car was a SAAB 900 Turbo. That was a nice car. I plan on going back to driving Swedish and German cars soon.

After reading this I swear I bought my Honda from you. and one other thing I learned is this car only starts in the morning. The rest of the day you have to push start it.

After reading your message of insulting an Accord like that, everyone here probably is thinking that you're just probably bagging the heck out of it every time you drive it so there is all your problems at and how about giving credits for good gas mileage and then rating it a 3/10, yeah maybe you shouldn't drive that car anymore and drive these european cars from now on.

My 89 Accord has 263,000 miles on it. It had 175,000 when I bought it five years ago (for $2,500). I have put maybe $2,000 in repairs in it during that time. That's $4,500 for 5 years (or 60 months) bringing the per month cost to roughly $75. Not bad.

I agree. My 89 Accord LX first put on a front, but then showed its true colors. I also had to replace the CV joints, alternator, several hoses, an A/C compressor that caused my car to stall, and currently possible fuel system problem that prevents my car from idling. I dumped money into the car expecting a sound investment, but it has just been a money pit... preventing me from saving enough to purchase any other vehicle.

Old cars are always going to have flaws, and yes, you will probably have to invest money in them in the long run.. I had to put about $400 into my 89 Accord, but that was only because it couldn't pass smog for this crappy state of California! But after that, it did okay.. I plan on getting a tune up next time I get paid, and will see if anything needs any help.. So I do plan to try and keep it until its life is over..

I'm an 89 Accord owner in miles. And besides a few uncostly repairs like alternator, tires, windshield, and things like that the car is a champ. Power everywhere, ultimate kickdown performance. throttle response out of this world. I line up with beemers and mazdas on a daily basis.

I got my 89 Accord LX with 181k on it for $700, and have put about 280 into it, and it's the best car I've ever had.