1985 Honda Accord SE-i review from North America
"Get the fuel injected SE-i. Just keeps running!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rack and Pinion (very expensive to replace)
Fuel Pump
Brakes (Total rebuild of fronts, leaky rear cylinders)
Sunroof leaks
Sunroof switch unreliable
Faulty brake light dash sensor
Air Conditioning not working
Stock Radio (wiring problem, Cassette failure)
Leather seats (many tears)
General comments?
Car was bought off mechanic, who let the car sit for several years. Brake rotors and rack and pinion were very expensive. No rust, but the sunroof leaks like a... Beyond that, the car just keeps running. Car has been used for short commuting, which just killed the Mustang. The SE-i has no complaints over the short distances it drives each day. Good car for reliable daily transportation. Fuel injection definite improvement over the two previous carberetor versions of Accords I have had. SE-i Fuel Injected engine gives more power than the LX engine!
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| Handles like a go kart. And reliable too! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 136800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2003 |