1985 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"I love my "armadillo"- she's a tough honda!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator replaced 120000.
Throttle gets stuck- idle is high- trouble passing inspection (just give it a gas treatment and a half hour drive at 80 mph before the inspection)
Oil leaks- typical.
Master cylinder leak- most expensive replacement- brakes are soft (driving backwards fast and slamming the brakes tightens the calipers for free)
I finally acquiesced and got seat covers.
Overheats- city driving.
Stalls on cold damp mornings.
General comments?
I love my "armadillo"! she's the best!
I paid $1600 for her in 1997- I only broke down once! I'm 26- still on my first car!
It is the most comfortable car (I'm petite)
Runs like a champ!- she's got heart! Her engine will outlast body. Very peppy! I tell her that if I could afford it I'd pimp her out!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2005 |