1989 Honda Accord LXi, 2dr. Coupe from North America - Comments

Both CV joints - replaced at 120,000

Fifth gear - rebuilt at 150,000

A/C compressor - replaced at 180,000

Radiator - replaced at 245,000

Water pump - replaced at 245,000

Cat. converter - replaced at 245,000.

Replaced pro-actively:

Timing belt - 120,000

Radiator hoses - 245,000

Thermostat - 245,000.

Of course, the usual brakes and tires (3 sets each), air filter (5), battery (2). Also two windshields due to rocks.

The oil has been changed every 5,000 miles.

This has been a very dependable car and has never left me stranded. I used to race cars, and do not baby this one in any way. It is driven the way a sport car should be.

It handles like a dream and I believe this 24 valve engine is one of the best Honda has ever built. It is bulletproof.

I can scream tires leaving the line, chirp them shifting to second, and still get around 25 m.p.g on the highway today!

I just put a set of Konig Diva rims on the car and will be replacing the original struts with KYB gas struts mounted with Tokico springs this week.

The body needs some minor work, and that will be next along with a new paint job. I will be using the same factory silver as it looks great.

The interior of the car is in perfect shape and there is not a single rattle or squeak to be heard.

The door/windows weather striping is still original and still allows no wind noise while driving.

I have a small oil leak which I need to investigate, but I believe a new valve cover gasket will probably be all I need.

This is my second Accord (first one was a '78 that I lost in a flood with 160,00 miles on it).

There is no question in my mind as to why Honda Accord is in the Top 10 car list every year, I believe ever since they started doing the list.

They are dollar for dollar the best thing on the road, and very fun to boot.

I have been driving my fathers 89 lxi since he gave it to me as my first car. it has been nothing, but reliable and a great car for my first. it now has 310k and is still kicking with no real major issues!! pretty amazing. yes the high mileage has taken its toll on the paint, but take care of this car and it will take care of you!!

I have an 89 LXI, and it is by far the most reliable car I've had. It has 310k and is still running strong. The only problem I have encountered is the CV joint on the drivers side has broken twice, but other than that, it runs like a gem.