1988 Honda Accord LX from North America - Comments

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!

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.

I also own a 1988 Accord LX 2.0L Manual and was wondering where you find an intake manifold that will accept a four barrel carb. Does the gas mileage suffer?

Thanks, Ross.

I just bought a 1988 honda accord lx it has 120,000 miles and runs great. I want to add more horsepower and torque to it, but don't know where to start and I also want to find a body kit hood and spoiler for it. I was wondering if anybody new a website or something where I can find what I'm looking for. thanks.

Tim from houston.

Hi Tim, an '88 Accord has the same 2.0l as the '88 Prelude with the 2bbl carb, presumably the Prelude's intake manifold will fit the Accord's as well. Try getting a used one. Dexter- chichibud31@yahoo.ca.

Hi I have an 88 honda accord lx and it has 240,000 miles on it. I just replaced the timing belt,once that was fixed two days later the alternator went. Now my car is shaking when I'm at a stop light. makes a horrible rattle.

Hi I have a 88 Accord Lx and wondering how to get more power out of it. I also wondering if there is a bigger carb I can put on it so please let me know at thomas_jordan84@yahoo.com.

Hi, I also have an 88 Accord, and I too was wondering how to get more power out of the thing?