1988 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"One kick-ass machine!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first purchased the car it was leaking oil. I could not find the leak until I looked under the car and the oil filter was half off.
Some rust in rear wheel wells, but that was expected for a 15 year old car.
The muffler fell off the car at 176557 miles. What a ticket that was!
General comments?
It is my first car and I was and still am very happy with it. The car has performed good expecially when I put a new intake manifold and 4 bbl carburetor on it.
The car had stock 98 horsepower and 109 ft pounds of torque. Now from my rough math skills about 135 horsepower and 141 ft pounds of torque.
I mean the car already responded when you put your foot on the pedal, but now it doesn't just stand of and salute it throws your butt in the back seat.
The car is a must buy for anybody. if you can find a accord any year past 86. My advise would be buy it and fix it, if needed because it will always take care of you if you take care of it.
It might not of had the leather seats or sunroof that I wanted, but for a 16 year old it was the best choice I've made in a long time.
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| Good beginners car, yet very temperamental. |
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| 1987 - Accord LX 4 door 2.0 carburated These are excellent cars, but can only take so much abuse |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 I4 carb. Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 176149 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177892 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2003 |