Yes Review Date: 25th November, 2002 Faults: Check Engine Sensor at 77,000 miles. The back seat folds down to expand the trunk. That a pretty tall order for one. Gets up to 30 mpg highway. First, the horn buttons are too small and located on the edges of the wheel, rather than a handier center-punch arrangement.
Also had a wheel bearing problem. . NewUsedFilter selectedNewUsedList, null ; newUsedFilter. Not really interested in the 2008 and newest model. Life holds enough minor hassles. It runs ok but is a mechanics special, there a few issues that. My Radiator cracked and needed to be replaced at 150 000km Although it was about -40 outside.
The car is the perfect student car or the perfect driving around the city car. Front driver's side wheel bearing replaced at 108,000. Although the redesigned automatic is supposed to shift more smoothly, we didn't notice much difference. The trunk is big enough to hold all the soccer or skating gear. It's a very fast car but it does handle considerably well. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter.
General Comments: This is a great car. The rest of the interior is nicely done. Buy an accord in a heart beat. It's been a great commuter for me, but since getting a new car I'd rather not have it just sitting in the driveway anymore. An all around champ economy car cleverly disguised as an economical sports wagon. I have said that I would drive it until the wheels fell off, put some new wheels on it and drive it some more.
Both the front and back seats provide plenty of room: four good-sized adults can be comfortable in this car. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter. It may not be extremely exciting, but it is supremely sensible. Seating comfort is well suited for long drives. The 1997 model air conditioning system has been improved for faster cooling. Recharge in May seems to be holding, but it labors on hot muggy days.
Compared with a car like the Ford Contour, the Accord's suspension gives a somewhat softer ride, though you can still feel all the bigger potholes. Never had any major repair issues with the vehicle. It is manual Transmission with a bout 220,000 miles on it. As a result, the Accord is quick and responsive to the wheel. It was extremely reliable, and never let me down. Holds resale value considerably well.
Refined is the key word here; the development of the Accord has definitely been evolutionary rather than revolutionary. The Accord has redefined the family sedan by offering a near-perfect combination of performance and comfort. BodyTypeFilter selectedBodyTypeGroupIdList, bodyTypeGroupIdToNameMap, null ; bodyTypeFilter. It's durable, and it's really good at everything. The car was bulletproof, no real problems. Mileage is not as good as my manuals, but it has more go left when passing at speed.
I change the oil religiously every 3,000 miles, and keep the other maintainance things up to date at an independent Honda service center and have been a happy driver. Aside from that very small complaint, we found the Accord effortless to drive and superbly comfortable. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. Although the paint is a little sunburned, the car is great overall. Model year 1997 Year of manufacture 1997 First year of ownership 2002 Most recent year of ownership 2004 Engine and transmission 2. The 130 horsepower won't take your breathe away.
It is extremely reliable in all weather and gets 30+ mpg. Blueish green in color with grey cloth seats. On weekends, the Accord is like your favorite traveling clothes; it goes anywhere. The tradeoff is that it won't consume a winding mountain road quite as quickly. Now I'm saving for the 2006 or 2007 Accord.