1991 Honda Accord Ex type R review from North America
"Great first car for young people."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes and Rotors had to be replaced.
Bearings had to be replace at 260000km.
Heater control unit broke and had to be replaced.
Radiator Cracked at 290000km. Cheap fix though, just put a patch on it.
The Clutch just went at 291000km same with the 3rd gear syncs. I am expecting a costly fix for that.
Just had the CV joints and entire suspension replaced, $1000.
The rear quarter panel is rusting and needs some attention, what else is new.
The power antenna is bent and needs to be replaced, I am the third owner of the car, I know the first 2 owners. The motor to the antenna was unplugged since the original owner bought it, the antenna was left up and bent in the car wash. Still a replacement is $100 just for the antenna.
The head gasket and oil pan gasket are starting to leak and need to be replaced. An easy home job.
The passenger side door handle is cracked twice.
General comments?
This is a perfect road trip car, it is extremely comfortable, and reliable.
When I bought the car I changed the spark plugs and the air filter to a K&N. This made a huge difference in gas mileage and power.
This car is amazing on gas mileage, on average I get 600km in the city and 750 to 800 on the highway. Depending on how you drive it.
The handling on this car is amazing.
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  | I will never buy anything other than honda ever again |
| High performance bargain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Litre 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 250000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 292565 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2002 |