1988 Honda Accord 2.0SI (Australian model) review from Australia and New Zealand
"This car is perfect for anyone who wants to mix luxury with a little speed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major has gone wrong with the car, however some of the lights on the heater/air-con panel don't work every time, and the interior of the car needs to be protected from the harsh Australian sun, as it will warp, but this is to be expected from a car of this age.
General comments?
This car is a fine example of Honda's commitment to quality. It handles well at moderate speeds considering that it is built as a family car, and the factory gearbox (5 Speed, pulled from the Prelude) handles the torque perfectly.
The only gripes I have about the Accord are that the gearbox was designed for a car with a higher torque curve so sometimes it doesn't have the right gear for a corner. Also the car needs a few more kilowatts, it just isn't powerful enough when carrying 4 adults on a highway.
The ergonomics of the car are great for it's purpose (to accommodate a family), and the car has more gadgets than most European luxury cars (standard sunroof, cruise control, full electrics).
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| Good beginners car, yet very temperamental. |
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| 1987 - Accord LX 4 door 2.0 carburated These are excellent cars, but can only take so much abuse |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2 litre EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2002 |