1992 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Wicked reliable, sweet styling"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Regular Maintenance:
-Front rotors and pads have been replaced.
-CV joints replaced (both sides).
-Both front struts have been replaced.
-Battery replaced.
-Timing belt replaced.
-Exhaust has been replaced (cat-back)
-A couple of seals, bushings, etc.
Unexpected Problems:
-Both rear quarter panels have been patched, and will need to be repaired again.
- Seized calipers in the front replaced.
-A couple of hoses have been replaced for the radiator.
-Driver door latch plastic trim cracked.
-Two springs have been replaced.
-Power cable to battery corroded and replaced.
General comments?
Well, now that I write out all the stuff that I replaced on the car it seems like it takes a lot of repairs. But, the way I drive it, I'm sure if I had any other car I would be repairing a lot more. For a fifteen year old car, it's probably just wear and tear.
This car is absolutely amazing. It's very reliable, and the only time it left me stranded was because the CV joint was not seated properly when replaced and the transmission fluid emptied out of it. I drive the piss out of it more than I should for a car of it's age, and it still loves every second of it.
It's a bit slow off the line, but on the highway, accelerating is no problem. The fuel economy is not bad for a car of its size (~23/32 mpg).
The transmission is a bit loud and jerky, but really, for a car of its age, I'm happy it works. And from what I've read, this is typical. The drive-train is pure Honda, super reliable and won't let you down as long as you keep on the service intervals.
The seats are probably the most comfortable I have been into, but that could be because they are broken into.
The heaters are something else. My A/C has been broken since I bought the car, and without that, the temperature in the car is either "outside" or "HOT".
The stock stereo isn't the greatest, but its easy to replace.
After driving this car for three years, I'm positive that this car will take me to 400,000km. If you are looking for a cheap car that will last, try to find one of these. If I had to buy another car, I'd look for the exact same car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 212000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 293000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2006 |