1989 Honda Accord DX review from North America
"Comfortable, dependable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Other than standard maintenance (filters, timing belt, tires, brakes, shocks) :
- oil leak fixed (oil pan and several gaskets -- not head gasket) at 135k.
- A/C compressor replaced, converted to R-134a at 145k.
- choke pulloff replaced at 150k and 195k.
- front suspension (ball joints, wheel bearings, upper control arm) replaced at 200k.
- engine mounts replaced at 205k.
- some rust around rear wheels.
General comments?
This car is very comfortable to drive and park. The seats are very comfortable, visibility is good, and the car turns on a dime.
It has ample power, but is a little slow with the A/C on.
The brakes seem underdesigned, and the rotors warp very easily. Never let anyone use an air wrench when replacing/rotating tires--you will almost certainly warp the rotors.
Overall, it has been a very dependable car. I drove from Indianapolis, IN to Daytona Beach, FL (14 hours at 75-80mph) at 197k miles with no problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L, carb. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 210000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2002 |