1988 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"You get what you put in."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburetor tension spring was sticking, causing the idle to stay too high (3000 rpm). Fixed it, but it still idles a little high when cold.
Alternator wasn't any good, so I replaced it.
Sometimes discharges the battery, because alternator cables disconnect. Thus discharging the battery.
Replaced the Battery.
Replaced the radiator. The last one had a severe leak and wasn't working properly.
General comments?
The owner before me wouldn't really service the car as it was meant to be serviced. So I have had to put money into the car, but you get what you put in.
Once your put some money into the car, you'll notice it. The car becomes more reliable and better than it was before.
The cars interior is in MINT condition, apparently the previous owners were really anal about the maintnance and care of the interior.
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| Good beginners car, yet very temperamental. |
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| 1987 - Accord LX 4 door 2.0 carburated These are excellent cars, but can only take so much abuse |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 206134 miles |
| Most recent distance | 206456 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2004 |