Faults:

I believe this car has suffered from normal wear and tear. The previous owners took very good care of the car.

The power antenna motor switch in the middle of the car does not raise or lower the radio antenna.

The cruise control master button is always in the "on" position.

The power windows are slow.

The hand brake is weak and will not hold unless it is completely pulled.

The seat belt "reminder" sound does not work whenever the engine is started without the driver wearing the seat belt.

The turn signal lights have burned out and I have had to replace them.

On Tuesday, 20 July, 2004, the fuel pump failed. The car would not start. It had to be towed to the dealership and replaced.

In December 2004, the red brake light on the dashboard was always on and would not go out. Whenever I pushed the brake pedal to stop or slow down, the brakes would make a loud "squeaking" noise. At 138,217 miles, I drove the car to the dealership and the mechanics found a leak in the master brake cylinder. The brakes also had to be replaced.

In Spring 2005, the car would shake rigourously whenever the engine was stopped and the key was removed from the ignition. At 143,045 miles, the carburettor gasket had to be replaced. The water pump was also found to be leaking due to its age. This part and the engine drive belts were replaced.

General Comments:

I purchased my 1987 Honda Accord LX four-door sedan on Friday, 28 May, 2004, from the original owners. The car was in absolutely perfect condition with no problems whatsoever. The owners kept organised records of every repair, service, and other work ever done on the vehicle since they purchased it, brand new, on Wednesday, 6 May, 1987. I also found an old business card from the salesman and dealership which sold the people the car inside a small coin box located on the dashboard.

I had always wanted a Honda Accord as my first car. They are very reliable and safe cars. This is the perfect for me. I think the Honda Accord is the best car on the road, and I will not purchase any other car.

The previous owners told me that this car had never left them stranded on the side of any highway for as long as they owned it. I believed them. Since I have owned and driven the car, it has been absolutely wonderful for me. It has always transported me where I wanted to go with no problems. I try my best to keep the car in perfect condition as the previous owners did. I absolutely love this car!

Faults:

Exhaust system fell off when I drove the car away after purchasing.

Needed new battery.

Tie rods needed replacing, but never bothered to fix.

Fuel tank was rusted out.

Clutch at first was not fully engaging, but somehow it repaired itself.

General Comments:

I bought this car for $700 to replace my 1990 Mitsubishi Galant. It was a car that I know had high mileage, but Honda's had a reputation for durability. First thing exhaust fell off, which I was warned. Replaced that, along with battery that was not holding a charge. After 7 months of ownership, I would be driving down the road and the car would stall. I would wait one minute and it would start up again. This happened for a few months. Luckily I lived near my work and college so commuting with this car was not an issue. Tuned engine up, ran much better, but was not resolved. Gave the car to a friend, who ended up replacing gas tank, which solved the problem. Unfortunately he lost his licence, had to move, left the car at his apartment. Car was towed to a junkyard. Too bad, because I felt it had some life left to it.

Even though I did not get near my moneys worth on the car, it was fun to drive. Handled great. I truly beat the you know what out of the car at times and it kept going. I live in New England and the Winter that I had it was the worst in decades. My car would be encased in ice (no joke) at sub-zero temps and the darn thing would still start!! My neighbours autos would be dead due to the temps.

I truly think the car should have lasted a lot longer if it did not meet its untimely end at the junk yard. But 225,000 miles total, not bad. My sister had 260,000 on her Prelude!!