3 transmissions within 75,000 miles of each other!
2 Head gaskets.
CV joints broke many times, I've lost count.
3 failed alternators.
Windshield cracked for no reason, eventually cracked across the whole thing and needed replacement.
This car ate brake rotors like there was no tomorrow.
Car would stall at highway speeds, dealer could not find problem.
Car shook violently and would refuse to idle in cold weather (below 20 degrees F), dealer could not find problem.
Weak, poor quality factory stereo.
This car looks good and handles OK, and gets good fuel economy the few days out of the month it was running right, and those are the only good things I had to say about it. I bought a Honda for my kids to drive through high school, after hearing about their reputation for quality. I must say now, that the words Honda, quality and reliability should never be used in the same sentence. I've never seen a more troublesome car. And the dealers, nothing but crooks. You go in there knowing what's wrong, and they try and lie and tell you it's something that should be covered under normal maintenance. I made a huge mistake buying Japanese, I should have been smart and stuck with Ford and GM!
Oh Dear how very unfortunate. I for one would never buy another American car my friend. Hondas on the whole are generally exceedingly able carriages. Personally I would not buy an Accord as they are indeed overrated. I myself have a Lexus.
Obviously your car has been driven way too hard for it's purpose. This is the only problem with buying your children a vehicle my friend. I feel it is unfair to slate the vehicle manufacturer for your repair bills. I am pretty certain that we can all visualise and appreciate the way cars are treated by the college fraternity. I mean 3 transmission's by 75k miles on a Honda. Simply unheard of my friend.
I just bought a Honda Accord 92, and the reason why is because I had an 89 Accord with 310,000 km on it, until it got smashed in an accident. The cars motor would have lasted at least another 100,000km. So my friend, the main thing in driving an old Honda is making sure you maintain it and treat it well, and it will do the same for you.
Well, I do agree with your coment about Honda Dealerships. I love Hondas, but Hate the dealerships. They are ridiculously overpriced... with labor on mechanical fixes. I do have an Accord with nearly 200,000 miles. I found it was MUCH MUCH cheaper to learn some basic auto mechanics skills. I've replaced my coolant hoses, cv joints, and radiator. Other than that I have been very strict with my oil changes and transmission services. The engine is still getting around 30 mpg, and running as strong as when it was new. Give Honda another try... except do some research on the car you buy, make sure it has been taken care of. I promise you wouldn't be disappointed a second time.
We can't be sure you actually got a new or rebuilt transmission.
The dealer probably just wiped it over to make it look clean and tried to fix the internal problem. Or did a cheap, temporary fix.
They do these kinds of things. Especially to women, all the while smiling, offering you cups of coffee and pretending to be your friend. cardoctor999@yahoo.com.
I looks like your car body is Honda, the engine is GM and the transmission is Chrysler, don't open the hood to strangers. My 92 Honda Accord always serviced at Honda, it's got 300k on it, passes emissions, very reliable, and for its age has a bit of rust on the rear quarter panels.
Someone posted above: 'the main thing in driving an old Honda is making sure you maintain it and treat it well, and it will do the same for you.'
Absolutely true - Hondas are great cars but they are a bit delicate. While an old Buick or Oldsmobile of this era will last an amazingly long time while being mistreated and abused, the Honda will demand a minimum of care and maintenance.
Honda engines are excellent, but the automatic transmissions in the 90's are known to have problems, manual transmission OK. Engine maintenance at Honda dealer only, brakes, exhaust, tires and small things - shop around.
A friend of mine has a '91 Accord. One of the most reliable and able cars I have come across.
As he drives cars VERY VERY hard, I did not expect it to last as long as it has in his hands. (150,000 miles and still going. 41,000 of them in his ownership and he only has the car 7 months)
If you take care of a Honda, no matter how hard you drive it, it will take care of you.
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