1998 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Everything you could want in a car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car would start and then immediately stall and refuse to start up again, almost as if it were out of gas. This was due to a main relay which cost 43 dollars and was easy to replace. But figuring out the problem was quite difficult (members of a car club informed me of the potential fault).
I have an after-market stereo installed and that has caused me to realise how many things in this car rattle.
General comments?
The car is a great investment. Honda's in general are fairly reliable and the Accord is no exception. The V6 gives it enough power to satisfy my hunger for acceleration. I added an intake system and that gave the car a really nice growl.
Handling too is a plus, although I have noticed that wet weather traction isn't the greatest.
This car, although only 2 door, comfortably holds 5 people, and still has enough power to pull strong uphill.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 116000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2005 |