1985 Honda Accord review from North America
"Honda's quality is evident in this car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just a few expected repairs... New parts are very cheap, and replacing them was fairly simple with the help of repair manual and boyfriend!
Alternator.
Distributer (done myself!)
Breaks.
Head-gasket.
Fuel Pump.
Water Pump.
Heater Core.
The cost for replacement parts in total has been about $400. Not bad considering the car was free!
General comments?
This has been an excellent car for a college girl. Cheap to maintain, great gas mileage (23/25 mpg) Not the hottest car in the parking lot, but its fun to drive (surprisingly quick!). 260000 miles on the engine/transmission, and still running like a champ. Also, the car is simple to work on, almost anyone who has some basic understanding of autos and a repair manual can fix the minor problems I have had.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 258000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 265000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2005 |