1988 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"Cheap, reliable, and performance too"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Throttle shaft seals leaking at 120,000.
Window module on driver side window.
General comments?
These cars are OK stock, but when the carburetor wore out, and I got to looking around at local salvage yards, I found a Prelude with a 2.0 with a duel carburetor setup.
The manifold bolted right up to my engine, and a relatively small amount of wiring and vacuum work, it was done. I purchased all the parts I needed for $120 at a local you pull it yard.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to wake up their sleepy accord. All you need is the vacuum box, carburetors and manifold.
This gives you somewhere in the 104 horse power range. You don't lose that much fuel mileage either. I get 28 to 30. The car is still as dependable, and now more fun than ever to drive.
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 2bbl carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168932 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2004 |