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.
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.
I have an 1989 Honda Accord DX coupe. It has 190K
and runs like a dream. Car maintains highway speeds and
has no problem accelerating to triple digit numbers!
It is a 5 spd with carburetor. It starts briskly in any
weather and handles like a sportscar. I just bought an 04
Accord with automatic trans. If the 04 is half the car this
one is I'll be thrilled. Clutch replaced at 107K front end
bushings and tie rod ends at 180K battery last winter and
that's the story! Just love this car!
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