1985 Honda Accord LX 1.8L 4 cyl

Summary:

Treat it right and it will take care of you forever

Faults:

Cracked boot, 1997.

Heater fan, 1998.

Replaced the timing belt, 1999.

General Comments:

A great car. Very cheap to drive. It gets about 34 mpg, mixed driving. It never let me down on the road.

It survived an accident in which a '73 Bronco rotated 180 degrees in the fast lane of the freeway, facing me, and most of the front end of the car slid under the Bronco's bumper. I drove it off the freeway. It needed a replacement hood and a right fender and that was it. Last week I got rear ended in it and it will now be junked. But I didn't get hurt. I will miss it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 1st November, 2000

1985 Honda Accord 4 cylinder

Summary:

Reliable vehicle for a long time

Faults:

Hey, it's 15 years old:

Fuel pump.

New clutch (twice).

Power steering.

Air conditioner compressor.

Radiator.

Fuel line leak.

Exterior poor after many years.

General Comments:

It's only a 4 cylinder but because of the light weight of the car, with 5 speed manual, it always drives sporty for me.

With my low mileage, I believe the engine, now well maintained by an independent "Honda only" shop, will last a long time. It has leaks, but it's not bad for its age.

Exterior and the interior show their age. Still like that styling; Accords of that era are smallish for today's tastes.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th August, 2000

1985 Honda Accord EX 1.6

Summary:

It's a lifer if kept up...

Faults:

Watch out for the seal at the base of the air cleaner housing, where it sits on the carb. A bad seal means very poor performance in damp/rainy weather. Carb is also interesting to repair... needs some babying.

Unfortunately the rear end is a bit on the light side - be aware of how heavy your rear passengers are, you can easily overload the suspension. Rust is another big thing... look out... clean it up as soon as you see it.

General Comments:

Wonderful Car.... Love-em...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st July, 2000

1985 Honda Accord LX 1.6

Summary:

Good reliable transportation

Faults:

Nothing serious, mostly carburator problems. No stalling experienced.

General Comments:

Extremely reliable car. Good handling, although 1.6L is too small for this LX model. I would prefer an EX with 1.8L.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd June, 2000

1985 Honda Accord LX 1.8 4cyl

Summary:

Roll the dice, you may get lucky, you may not

Faults:

The major problem is the carb.

Very complex and very very expensive to fix.

Stalls.

It's nice to drive, great handling.

The 4 cyl is a dog for me but fine for my wife.

Beware 1985 and 1985 Honda if there is a carburettor problem.

General Comments:

Accords are very good cars but very very expensive to fix.

Not many places to take it to get it fixed.

So beware.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 28th March, 2000

1st Jan 2001, 19:27

Yeah I had one too. 5-speed. They are very expensive to fix.

600 for brakes.

600 for clutch.

1000 for a new carb (not installed).

Slow but good on gas.

Honda brakes need a puller to get the brake rotors off, so beware of Honda's.

20th Sep 2001, 11:30

I have an AT '85 Accord Hatchback, and it's been a great car, really reliable with a surprising amount of get-up-and-go. The only things we've ever had to mess with on it were the alternator, a CV boot, and the radiator, and I don't think it was too pricey since we went to an import specialist. After 2 years of just sitting it still cranks up and purrs. Love my old Honda. ^_^

17th Jun 2005, 19:27

I recently bought a 1985 Honda Accord, and boy oh boy I wish I knew what I was getting myself into... Not only carburator problems, but it seems like no one knows how to work on them. I Like the car, but the money to fix and keep isn't worth it! Also... the best place to take a Honda to get one fixed; are you ready for this? Is at a Honda dealership, they have all the tools, and the know how, to work on them... the problem there is once again the cost! Good luck folks with your future 1985 Honda Accord.

17th Dec 2006, 20:48

I have two 1985 Honda accord hatch backs. one was rolled, but has a like new motor. I got the other one for $40 without a motor. I love my Honda and it is not hard to work on only if you no what you are doing. it is a 5 speed and has a lot of get up and go and can spin the wheels for a block. I love my Honda and wouldn't trade it for the world.