1987 Honda Accord LX i review from North America
"A great first car, or second or third will buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upper Control arm and ball joint both sides right side 175,000 miles left side 246000.
Lost 5th gear.
Alternator was out when bought.
Both drive axles.
Sunroof don't drain, will get wet after rain.
General comments?
This car is nice, not fast, not slow great gas saver seats need more side bolstering handles great brakes o.k. could use less vacuum lines under the hood lost 5th gear clutch cable sticks very hard pedal bad rust problems (bondo works well)
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| Good price and good times... but, a very short time.... needed lots of work |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L F.I A20A1 inline four Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 155000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 256000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2003 |