1992 Honda Accord EX-R review from North America
"One tough little commuter car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor & shaft - 80000KM.
Brakes, Brakes, Brakes always brakes - ABS light came on after service 7 years ago. Its been on ever since. Dealer (s) can, t figure our whats wrong. The recommended replacing the whole system. Car stops fine without ABS.
Transmission - 190000km.
CV Joints - 180000km.
Electronic Fuel Injector regulator - Car wouldn't start if cabin hot inside. 70000 km.
Radiator - 190000 km.
A/C condenser - 190000km.
Wheel Bearings - 120000,210000km.
Ball joints, main oil seal, pan, valve cover gaskets (timing belt and water pump (2nd time) ) 300000km.
Horn, fan blower motor 330000 km.
Power aerial (3 so far)
Cassette player (didn't miss it)
General comments?
Other than the minor problems stated above, only routine maintenance. was required.
Oil changed every 4000 km
Note to Accord owners. If you don't already know this, ONLY use Honda Transmission fluid.
At 400000KM everything still works.
As the guy said in the book, this car doesn't really excel at anything - It just does everything very well. I agree.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 402000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 280ZX |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2004 |