1986 Honda Accord Custom Hybrid LX-R review from North America
"Perfect for anyone looking for comfort with a sporty feel"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV boots wore out two months after I got the car: 168,200-ish.
The right fender light was broken when I received the car. I purchased a new one at a junkyard and it's fine now.
Two of the green lights for the fan selection indicators are out.
The passenger side front window comes loose slightly on wet days when it glides down.
The AC Condenser broke at 154,000 and I have not had it fixed yet... very interesting though how the RPMs go up when I have the fans on and push the AC button.
The clutch went out before I got the car (replaced with an exedy clutch), and recently the clutch cable needs replacing (which I will replace tomorrow).
General comments?
I love my car. It's absolutely fantastic.
When I rebuilt the motor with port and polish, the engine was MUCH more powerful, and now easily takes a load of 8 passengers on the freeway.
I would not recommend the factory shocks if you are to lower the car. They are too soft and the ride is bouncy.
I love the car, and I will keep it even when I get a new car.
The gearbox is great. I can drive comfortably on the freeway in 4th gear up to 85MPH and it shifts better than my brother's Integra.
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| It goes well |
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| Awesome little car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 158000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd December, 2003 |