Faults:

Engine replaced before I bought the car.

Worn front caliper pins.

Headlight switch.

General Comments:

Car lacks power, but is more than overcome by gas mileage. It has averaged 38.5MPG Canadian over 4 years, winter/summer, city/highway driving.

Lack of air conditioning and cruise control are my only concerns.

Faults:

After 2 years, the cruise control had to be replaced.

At 200,000 miles, the driver's seat started to develop cracks and tears in the leather.

Somewhere around 230,000 miles, the low fuel idiot light in the dash burned out.

At 240,000 miles, the power steering's pressure hose produced a leak that drained the power steering fluid. As a bonus, the leak created a billowing smoke effect, when the fluid hit the exhaust manifold heat shield.

At 255,000 miles, a slow oil leak appeared, which seemed to originate from the drivers side of the engine and around the oil pan gasket.

At 256,000 miles, the Bose amplifier blew, which sent a loud screeching noise to the speakers at any volume.

At 258,000 miles, the alternator died. Unknown if this may have been the result of the Bose amp blowing or vice versa. Having to take the drive shaft off to get to the alternator wasn't fun.

At 259,000 miles, the heater core developed a slow leak, and drained some coolant into the front passenger side foot well.

At 260,000 miles, a little rust has finally started to appear. It looks like it's coming from under the passenger side rear wheel well liner.

At 261,000 miles, the OEM muffler finally died. It's almost impossible to find an OEM replacement at this age.

General Comments:

It's my daily driver and starts on the first crank every morning, no matter the temperature or weather.

This car really doesn't look aged a bit. The guys at the Honda shop were amazed to see this car with 262,000 miles on the odometer, and in such good working condition.

Like most reviews I, too, wish this car was a manual. The gearing in the slush box automatic really takes away from the potential power of the 2.0L fuel injected engine.

Even with 262k miles, she still holds her own when passing and accelerating.

Faults:

Not very much has gone wrong with my car, but I have had bad luck with it.

My tranny blew on me at roughly 280000km.

My clutch also went on me about 5 months ago.

My ball joint is about to fall off and my brakes are done.

It burns oil slightly, maybe one quart per week.

I have holes in the floor and the body rusts easily.

General Comments:

First, I am an 18 year old male with a heavy foot.

All the problems encountered above are probably explained by the burn outs and showing off.

I think that the cost was relatively cheap for the amount of driving and stupidities I have done.

Great, reliable car.

I love it and would recommend it to anyone.

Faults:

Air conditioning compressor at 310000 km

Sun roof leak sporadically always

Alternator at 290000 km

Water pump at 240000 km

Leather seats worn through at 280000 km

Temperature control unit at 360000 km

Exhaust system every 3 to 4 years

Front coil springs break on average one every 3 years.

General Comments:

This car has always been sporty and fun to drive.

As you can see from the list of things that have gone wrong, the car was very reliable. Still has original paint job. Engine, and transmission still perform very well!

Leather seats, leather trim, a Honda-Bose stereo system, Mag wheels, sun roof deflector, etc made this an attractive car.

I would have driven it for another three years if it had not been T-boned at an intersection.