1988 Honda Accord EX review from Finland
"Reliable car that seems to run forever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power antenna is jammed.
Both front springs broken at 210,000 km.
LEDs and lamps in the ventilation control unit went dark.
Seat belt lock broke on passenger side.
General comments?
Not the fastest car, but the 1.6 engine still runs like new. Consumes no oil.
The power steering is very light, which I like very much. The gearbox still feels like new.
It is a very comfortable car to drive, and it is spacious. Even adults can sit in the back seat without problems.
Consumes 7 liters per 100 km, which is OK.
In my opinion it doesn't run well on bumpy gravel roads. Maybe the shock absorbers are worn.
Has no rust yet, even if this model is known to have problems with rust.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 181000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 231000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2005 |