1989 Honda Accord LX-i review from North America
"Runs until the end!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My clutch went out twice since I have bought it.
Belts have dry rotted.
The whole exhaust system rusted out and had to been replaced.
The boots near the bearings have broken causing grease to shoot everywhere.
My power windows only make it half way down (all the way if you help them).
All of my speakers have ripped, two had to have the female connectors replaced.
There is allot of rust around the wheel wells.
Air conditioning doesn't work due to a leak.
Passenger side door leaks so water ends up on the inside of the door.
Power antenna will go half way up before it needs help making it the rest of the way.
Alternator has problems charging the battery.
General comments?
The interior of the car is in excellent shape and the seats are very comfortable.
The car is fast, but it is not a race car.
Unfortunately the car rusts easily.
The car is a strong runner, I have never had problems starting it up.
All electronic equipment in car runs great (stereo, lights, etc.).
Most reliable car for all that is wrong with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 137000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2004 |