1989 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"10 out of 10!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Down side:driver comfort on long trips, and flimsy body that rusts fast.
Before cup holders were standard.
No air.
General comments?
The car still has great fuel economy, a smooth ride and the back seatis very comfy. It's an excellent car for a student or young professional. Gets where you want to go whenever you want. I have owned the car for four years now, and I swear that it always started in those cold Canadian winter days on the first try. Mind you, I do maintain the vehicle regularly.
Only minor repairs had to be done: the after market parts are very cheap and easy to find. The only major work done was my timing belt, and suspension work. The rest is all wear and tear, like brakes, exhaust, tires, tune-ups, etc...
I do recommend this car to anyone!
Up side: Excellent fuel economy and performance.
Its fast! clocked at 125 mph! stock... imagine if I had performance parts!!!???
Stable ride, handling and smooth.
Lots of cargo room.
Last year it was built in Japan... better quality.
Cheap after market parts.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Carburated Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 174000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 287500 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2003 |