1986 Honda Accord DX review from North America
"I would buy another '86 Accord even in 2004"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The following do not include scheduled maintenance, i.e., breaks, timing belts, shocks, etc.
I burnt out the alternator due to a weak battery.
An upper ball joint broke.
The radiator developed a leak and had to be replaced.
Finally, the cylinder-head gasket went bad, but did not blow.
General comments?
Having purchased this car for $1,400 dollars with 204,000 miles on it, and finally having to decommission it 8 years later with 374,000 miles on it, I'd say I did exceptionally well. This was an amazingly reliable, comfortable (albeit, no air conditioning), friendly, even gracious, and enduring car.
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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 | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 204000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 374000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Pinto |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2004 |