1981 Honda Accord review from North America
"It only cost me eighty dollars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It only starts when it wants to.
It shakes while you brake.
The passenger door does not open.
The passenger seat belt does not work.
General comments?
I have to carry a hammer in my car, just in case I have to pop the hood and tap the starter. The car is very selective on when it actually wants to start. I have been stuck at various undesired places because my car will not start.
When the car DOES start, it runs generally OK.
It has a problem with getting in and out of parallel parking spaces. I have to put some serious muscle into the steering wheel to direct the car.
It is fine however, on the highway.
The car has many cosmetic problems.
The passenger door does not open.
The heat or defrost does not work.
It does not have a passenger side-view mirror.
The windshield wipers do not move quickly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2003 |