The glove box is also known to warp inwards towards the top left side, exclusively as a result of the driver pushing off on that corner to close it. Fuel delivery problems can impact mileage, but if its been checked then its been checked. Very minor amounts of trouble or major issues with these Accords. It handles very well for a four door saloon. Still driven to this day! The transmissions in the V6 broke often because the internals weren't beefed up to handle the extra power of the V6. It is pretty fun to drive with the 4 wheel independent double wishbone suspension.
Pursue the O2 sensor if it seems to make sense. I could get 400miles hwy on a tank. It has been screwed back on and still runs like new! It even has a sports setting. The paint did start to peel but nothing a bit of maintance can take care of. I will try the oxygen sensor when I have a bit of cash. When I don't have to take the kids and I'm going by myself, I drive the Honda over our new minivan! Should this issue come up again, I would say it would be best to have the entire exhaust redone at an exhaust shop, using a slightly larger diameter piping with better quality steel and components.
It can be very fun to drive on curvy roads. My husband uses it for a work car now because we have 3 kids, with one who is disabled. . The vinyl roof liner seems like a cost cutting measure, as it does tear and mark easily. Pursue the O2 sensor if it seems to make sense. How these cars dwarf in size now when alongside a current model year Accord. The succeeding 5th generation model 1994-97 were still robust mechanically even the wheel arch rust was definitely not as bad and added more modern updates, so it was like having the best of both worlds.
When our kids start driving and getting driver licenses, the Honda will be the car they will be driving! Luckily, the automatic in this generation has stood the test of time. It even has a sports setting. It's actually quite minor on ours, but absolutely a flaw that the major Japanese manufacturers at the time all share during manufacture. This is actually my girlfriend's car her first , but I work on it. You can't go wrong with either generation though.
It wont break down if you treat it right. Mechanics have checked the computer codes, oxygen sensor, air filter. Come to think of it, we've had to replace the entire mid-section shortly after purchase. Put in new spark plugs, no excess oil burning, 4 brand new tires at proper inflation. It can be bent back with some two handed effort.
Primary Use: Commuting to work Not A Bad Starter Car For Teens Otherwise Should Be Left In The Junkyard. Timeless styling, fairly economical, easy to drive and built to last. I have never had any problems getting it to pass safety or emissions any year. But also check the coolant temp sensor. Put in new spark plugs, no excess oil burning, 4 brand new tires at proper inflation.
I easily notice unusual changes in my own mpg just from knowing the car. Romping the pedal for passing will require a little bit of pre-planning, however. These cars make excellent transportation for all types as first cars, beaters, backup cars, why , and despite the physical condition many of them end up looking like now, ours has been well maintained to the point where other people have commented on its condition. I was getting great mileage on my 1991 Honda accord 190K. A few other minor things here and there, but definitely a keeper for sure. He likes to undo the seatbelt, and I prefer non powered seatbelts. Some of these have been replaced by the previous owner, which is always nice, but most of the repairs are fairly mundane and low cost even better if you can turn a screwdriver and wrench a little bit.
Thanks for all of the fast responses! Unless you live in a state like California or Arizona, every 4th gen Accord I have seen has some degree of the rust, from tiny, to weight reducing, eye sore level. It won't die, and it has nearly 300,000 miles on it. I easily notice unusual changes in my own mpg just from knowing the car. Stereo is easy to replace and the seats are comofortable. I needed a car to get to college, run errands, and take my kids to where they needed to go.
Yes Review Date: 10th February, 2014. Primary Use: Commuting to work Not A Bad Starter Car For Teens Otherwise Should Be Left In The Junkyard. Yes Review Date: 4th November, 2014 That was an awesome, very thorough review! I have never had any major problems or issues with the car! We have had tons of people ask to sell them the Honda, but we're not parting with it. Now onto the rear wheel arch and rocker panel rust. These 4th gen models are fantastic cars.
The fuel gauge needle used to never move. Honda's history of having problematic automatic transmissions notably V6s has been well documented. Our Honda was the first car I bought without my husband, and he was very satisfied. When I bought the car, the original owner was a mechanic, and had put a rebuilt engine in it and it drove like brand new car! It wont break down if you treat it right. Mechanics have checked the computer codes, oxygen sensor, air filter.