1989 Honda Accord sei review from North America
"This car won't die"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Severe rust on rear quarter panels.
Suspension is in bad shape.
Replaced distributor at 300 000kms.
Replaced original clutch at 280000kms.
Air conditioning issues.
Fuel sensor is faulty and causes a hot start problem.
General comments?
This is an excellent car.
Despite the rust issues I have been driving this car for 14 years now and it has never let me down. I often see much newer cars broken down on the side of the highway during my daily commute and thank my lucky stars for his vehicle.
The engine and transmission are still in perfect working condition.
The engine is quieter than my friend's 2001 Malibu.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 350000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 26th March, 2003 |