1988 Honda Accord LX 2.0 liter SOHC 12-valve from North America
Summary:
Cheap, reliable, and very fun to drive
Faults:
Carburator tension spring was sticking, causing the idle to stay too high (3000 rpm). Fixed for $40 but still idles a little high when cold.
Driver's side door panel busted near the beltline... Still need to get that fixed.
I've had no major problems with this car.
General Comments:
I used to work as a detailer and drove many different kinds of cars. Over the years, I've been really impressed with Honda's. They are very well built, always reliable, and offer both good performance and great fuel economy.
My Accord drives really great. It feels like a car ten years newer and with half the mileage. Although the engine could use a little more low end power, it is surprisingly zippy in traffic and offers plenty of passing power on the highway, easily cruising at 80+ mph. I live in the mountains and this car still gets 30-33 mpg. I highly recommend the 5-speed manual because it makes the car feel much sportier.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th January, 2004
21st Feb 2009, 21:57
I own a 1988 Honda Accord LXI hatchback. This car is one heck of a car.
When I got the car, I was not aware of all the problems, but I drove it hard and the car performed very well. But I found out that the wiring is screwed, the linkage for the 5th gear was zip tied to the car, and yet the car would beat most newer model cars, and I find that a lot of people say the car is not worth it.
I say this; if you can find one that runs good, get it, it is worth it. I mean wow, I love this car, it is old with high miles, but runs like a champ.