1988 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"Reliable, fun, performing, super cheap to run"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rebuilt carburetor at 260,000 km.
My head gasket blew at 308,000 km.
General comments?
I have not had any problems with this car in the 14 years I've owned it.
All regular dealer maintenance done up to 300,000 km. This will be the best car I've ever owned even after its gone.
My accord still performs as good as it did when I bought it, I have run it on synthetic oil for the last 12 years. The compression is almost the same as the original specs. I have put $3000 on it in the past 3 years, but it included a complete suspension overhaul ($1500).
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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 | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 322000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2002 |