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by prestush
Nov 7, 2009 - Updated Jan 30, 2010 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Zippy acceleration with five speed. Buttery control speed with gearshift engine braking. Still purrs.
Cons: Small car in world of SUV's, pickups and crossovers.
The Bottom Line: Buy it if you can find one in good shape, if you want reliability, performance among daily driving situations, and like to blend in with the crowd.
My white 1997 Honda Accord 4 door sedan has seen me through 12 winters and been totally reliable. I have kept it maintained and regular oil changes with synthetic oil. I live in a cold weather area and make no special effort to hose off the ... read more
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by secretsof2113
Feb 21, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth, Roomy, Comfortable
Cons: Not always affordable as a used car.
The Bottom Line: Why didn't I start with a Honda to begin with?
After being the one to have some of the crappiest luck with cars, I decided to get a Honda. I know these are not the cheapest cars, and to find an affordable one used is one of the hardest things to find. I had a 2000 Contour with 120,000 miles that ... read more
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by novakattak
Sep 18, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: sound system; handsome styling; nice interior; gas mileage; pretty roomy; fairly reliable
Cons: slow slow slowwwwwww; no torque; gets foggy really quickly; timing belt
The Bottom Line: Has it's flaws, but what doesn't? Good car.
This is a long term review of the honda accord lx 4 door sedan My family has owned it since about 2001, and I've been driving it for almost 4 years now. EXTERIOR The Accord sure isn't an attention grabber, but nevertheless, it's a handsome ... read more
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by sssexy70
Dec 14, 2006 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everyone likes a Honda, of course Reliable
Cons: BORING
The Bottom Line: Check all your options. Get a manual!
To be honest I can sum up this car in one word. The word isn't "great", it isn't "amazing" or "reliable", the word I can think of is "Honda". Honda means many things to many people. To me, Honda is the brand that is just there, and so is this car. ... read more
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by paktype
Jun 30, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No 
Pros: Amenities; solid body structure; build quality; handling at highway speeds
Cons: Noisy; lack of engine power; transmission whine
The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this car. I think its a nice car but way overrated and unsuitable for daily driving in big cities.
I leased a '97 Accord EX 4-cylinder back in the early winter of 1997 and kept it until it was stolen in early 1999. The best thing about the car was its build quality. The doors slammed solidly, yet quietly, and the entire car felt as solid as a bank ... read more
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by homersworld25
Mar 3, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great mileage, reliability, looks. Very satisfied.
Cons: Back seat legroom (I know it is a coupe), no cancel option on cruise control.
The Bottom Line: I have owned three different generation Accords and I will buy another one or another Honda any day of the week.
I purchased this car used in 2001 and still drive it today daily. I have the SE version which is basically the same as the LX, but with special alloy wheels, sunroof, woodgrain inserts around the radio, heater and shifter. I have 75,000 miles on it ... read more
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by andrewerb
Nov 26, 2003 - Updated Jan 12, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: The ride quality is pretty good, used to a much smaller honda civic.
Cons: oil seal failure, Vibrations, noise when accelerating, ergonomics, cruise control
The Bottom Line: Avoid this car 94-97 quality issues oil seal failure, vibration at idle problem, vibration noise problem during acceleration and poor ergonomics.
Revised review Jan 12, 2004. See original review below. I have even more reason to be concerned about quality. Last week, at 85,000 miles, an oil seal went out and I lost all my oil, I noticed quickly and pulled off, someone with less auto experience ... read more
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by joe84323
Sep 10, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: MOTOR (Reliability)
HANDLING
RESALE VALUE
STEREO/SPEAKERS
YOU CAN BEAT THIS CAR TO DEATH.
Cons: RAIN
POWER WINDOWS
EXTERIOR
ACCELERATION (read paragraph)
CLEAR COAT/CHEAP PAINT JOB
PRICEY
The Bottom Line: If you are looking in this range, and purchase anything other than this car, a MAXIMA, or a CAMRY, you are making a stupid decision.
About 20 months ago (and 45,000 miles ago) I bought my Honda Accord thanks to a kind of pushy salesman, and a really good Financial Corporation (Honda) Looking at a few other cars at the time, I thought I was conducting an educated, and intelligent sea ... read more
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by me47452
Jul 16, 2003 - Updated Nov 22, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: VTEC power, style, value
Cons: light steering, not many luxury features
The Bottom Line: Could this be the perfect car?
After reading glowing reviews of the Accord, marveling at how nice my friend’s Accords were and actually finding a used Accord that I could afford, I broke down and got one. As it turns out, it’s a little hard to find a clean, ... read more
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by swthrt7485
Jul 13, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability, Comfort
Cons: location of interior equipment
The Bottom Line: This car is the perfect thing for anyone, a first car, a family car, you name it. It it so reliable, and so comfortable, I would recommend it to anyone.
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I bought my '97 Honda Accord as my first car for $8,000, which was a steal considering how great it has been for me. As a first car I wanted something very reliable yet affordable, so immediately I knew I wanted a used car. I knew a few ... read more
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by eleshab
Oct 8, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: This is a wonderful family car.
Cons: I haven't yet found any cons to this car.
The Bottom Line: Great car, good buy for anyone.
I decided to buy this car shortly before having a baby. I did have a two-door sports car but knew that it would not make a very good family car. The Accord is very spacious and comfortable to ride in. Gas mileage is wonderful and mine has been very ... read more
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by ugafan13
Jun 23, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, inexpensive to drive, sporty, great handling
Cons: Not enough pep with the AC on
The Bottom Line: If you want a fun car that's reliable and inexpensive to drive, this is it!
I purchased my 1997 automatic Accord SE coupe a little over a year ago with 62,000 miles. This car is the 4th Honda that my husband and I have owned. You can't go wrong with Hondas - they will last forever! This car has lived up to this reputation. I ... read more
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by phamster
Jun 10, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Extremely reliable, adequate comfort, adequate handling
Cons: 4-cylinder VTEC can use more oomph, static electricity
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a reliable 4-seater sedan a notch above basic transportation, this is it!
There's absolutely nothing majorly wrong with this vehicle that continues to provide safe, reliable transportation in adequate comfort for me the past five years and 60kmi.
You'll notice that "adequate" is used often in the review because this ... read more
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by rdytorave
May 8, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: The fine details are what make Honda what it is.
Cons: Most commonly stolen car. Get a security system.
The Bottom Line: This car is great for anyone who wants a bit of style and lots of quality.
When I first saw my Honda Accord SE, I knew I had to buy it. From it's deep maroon paint job that changes color in the light to it's allow wheels and power sunroof this car has everything I needed. The VTEC engine still purrs every time I start it up. ... read more
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by DelawareJoe
Feb 10, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Resale, Reliability, Transmission, Smooth Quiet ride.
Cons: Lack of Lower-Mid range torque, Japanesish Seating, Ash Tray
The Bottom Line: It's not a Lamborghini, but it will ride you like a Lincoln. Consider it a family member and it will stick with you.
My Accord was bought as a way out. For some reason, I was going to buy a used Mazda 626. This turned out to be a good happening. Ready to buy the Mazda, a cheap car at a high interest rate, I was told Honda's special 5.7 apr for used and a more expensive ... read more
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by mpalmi
Dec 20, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good power, Great gas mileage, lots of room
Cons: Wish it had Disk in stead of drums on the rear.
The Bottom Line: I will always have at least one Accord in my garage. These are the most dependable cars I have ever owned.
My wife and I picked up a Metallic Black 1997 Honda Accord sedan this summer. We had always loved Hondas since my 85 Accord, which we sold still in near perfect condition 3 years ago. We test drove this Accord one block and my wife looked over and said ... read more
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by buzzf
Nov 29, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Quick, agile
Cons: Low to the ground, seats made of stone
The Bottom Line: A little tin can with bad seats and a high resale value. Go figure.
Our 1997 Honda Accord 4-door sedan was a crash course in Japanese engineering. We had never owned a Japanese car before, and decided to take home an Accord. It was an LX model with power locks, windows, tilt, cruise, a tape player, and manual seats; a ... read more
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by catdad-e
Feb 14, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Last Accord went over 400,000 miles, starting every morning, present one is even better
Cons: Accord have a history of power window problems, other than that NO PROBLEMS!
The Bottom Line: If you have the money, of course go Acura (Honda makes them anyway) but for the average joe wanting a super family car that will last forever, go honda accord
My folks bought a 1988 Honda accord lx-i when they first came out...year after year that baby purred. Recently, I sold my old car and had to use the folks honda for a few weeks until I found car to buy. this thing had over 350,000 miles on it when I got ... read more
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by Zelek
Jan 4, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability is it's mainstay, but it's also cozy and cool
Cons: Needs deeper trunk, Don't like the hump in the middle of the back seat
The Honda Accord is a remarkable vehicle, I have nothing but accolades for this excellent auto. I leased my Accord in the fall of '97, the leasing option worked out rather nicely for me in that my payments were kept at a very reasonable price. ... read more
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