1983 Honda Accord DX review from North America
"Amazing longevity and reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the ten years I have owned my Accord, I have had few major repairs.
I had to replace the steering rack twice (but the first was a faulty install).
The brakes have required a good deal of attention. I have replaced the calipers at least once, and the rotors a few times.
The air conditioning and cruise control both quit around 100,000 miles.
These cars tend to rust around the rear wheel wells.
Otherwise, this has been an absolutely fantastic car. It has served me from high school, through college, and well into graduate school- and it still runs well. 20 years going strong, and mine just passed the Colorado emissions test again, even though she's a low-altitude car.
My car is no special case, either. Here in Colorado, I see other 1983 Accords on the road all the time. I was never ashamed to drive an old car, when it looked and ran like this one.
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| All around, one of the finest automobiles ever produced |
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| After 21 years, it's easily the best car I have ever owned, it's like a child to me! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2003 |