1994 Honda Accord EX DK from North America

Summary:

I love this little car

Faults:

The power window master switch is bad. Found brand new one on ebay. A cinch to replace myself.

Motor mount broke. Dealer replaced reasonably.

Poor paint/clear coat for the long haul. Parked mostly in shed or carport, still clear coat is coming off on the roof and beginning to come off on the hood.

General Comments:

Drives well, rides comfortably, I take in for regular routine maintenance and have had no problems. Very dependable car - much more so than my 1998 Maxima, which I sold.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th March, 2009

1994 Honda Accord VT-i 2.2 from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Will buy again, but a newer model

Faults:

It is 2nd hand car with very low km. Very clean.

* Blown muffler. (middle section) - cheap to fix it.

* Front and back shock absorber is bit soft. (Thinking about changing it - how is the stock shock? Are they expensive?)

* Transmission bit jerks... when I change from 2nd to 3rd. Mechanic told me that might be bad transmission oil. Honda only uses genuine oil... transmission is very sensitive... will see after we change the oil.

* From back I heard some noise... that might be from bad shock or something. Don't know what it is. I could only hear it when I drive on rough roads. It sounds like some kind of rattling sound.

Anyone know what this could be?

General Comments:

At the moment, there are few things I need to change, but all the things are working.

I don't think it is quick car, but good enough for me to drive around.

Very clean car. No oil leaks.

No water leak from the sunroof yet.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th March, 2009

1994 Honda Accord EX 2.2 from North America

Summary:

Amazing vehicle

Faults:

Nothing at all except normal maintenance.

General Comments:

This car is just amazing, it has taken care of me for the last 15 years with approx 4000 dollars maintenance total required.

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

Review Date: 17th March, 2009

18th Mar 2009, 01:10

Funny, you gave the car great marks but don't know if you'd buy again...

1994 Honda Accord Ex 2.2L VTEC from North America

Summary:

A reliable engine in a well-styled economy car

Faults:

Rust on doors, fenders, and rear above wheel wells... you'll find this on most Accords from this generation.

Seats belts in coupe wear horribly and become loose.

ABS died.

Auto trans shifts really hard, despite flush and treatments; this isn't wrong (so much) as this car just shifts horribly. Overall the auto trans isn't good. I'd buy a manual if I could find one.

Paint on hood and mirrors is flaking off. Paint job isn't of high quality.

Vehicle speed sensor died. Again, this is a fairly common problem in this generation for some reason.

Passenger side window won't roll down all the way. Fixed this before, and now it's broken again. Motor is running fine.

Washer fluid pump died.

CV joints needed replacing. Due to the assembly of it I just replaced the whole drive axle. Probably needs ball joints too. My old Accord went through this several times. Tie-rod ends should go next I'm guessing.

Gas door won't open anymore without being pried open.

General Comments:

This is a good economy car. It's not a race car (despite how you might see 18 year olds driving this gen. of Accord around your town). If you treat this car like one it will break down on you, and besides, while the 4 cylinder is decently powered for the economy it gets, it's not too fast a car. The VTEC system is NOT a turbo despite what I've heard people tell each other. Don't buy this car thinking it is, or that it's fast. I get 0-60 in probably 9+ seconds. It handles great. The steering is intuitive and well balanced. The EX offers a sun roof and power amenities (locks, a power seat, mirrors, windows).

The car looks good too, assuming the body is OK. These cars rust like mad above the wheelwells, if you live in a not-so-pleasant climate. Routine washings and waxings should help. The EX comes with 15" 5 spoke rims which don't look too bad. The car looks very modern compared to previous Accords. People find it hard to believe it was designed in '94.

The interior benefits from the extra width of this generation compared to previous ones. Compared to my '89 Accord Lx-i, it's quite spacious, and the controls are well laid out. That said, the interior isn't extremely comfortable. The seats offer the same lumbar support bar found in older Accords, and the EX has a power seat adjust, but the seats are still (literally) a pain in the back. The middle flip-up storage console is a nice addition. The back seats are spacious (for a coupe). The trunk is very generous.

The engine compartment is well thought out. This car is easy to work on. They all have the same problems more or less, and with a Haynes manual and the internet, you can keep it running forever pretty much. The engine just won't quit.

The auto transmission is pretty inexcusably bad. Some shifts can be smooth while others can be downright clunky and rough. The transmission searches for gears a lot. It doesn't feel like an improvement over my 1989 Honda at all. In fact, it feels like the same transmission transplanted to a nicer car. I've flushed it, and used expensive fluid conditioners to mild results. The Camry shifts nicer and rides nicer too, but I like the styling of this car much more.

The ride is smoother than previous years, but you'll still feel a lot of the road. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the shocks seem susceptible to being destroyed, so I take big bumps quite slow.

And lastly, the economy is good. I get a reliable 25-29 mpg, with a decent amount of highway driving. It seems to do substantially poorer on gas in the city. Due to the MPG difference and the horrible auto trans., I'd advise the manual 5-speed to anyone who can find it... you'll thank yourself.

Overall, this is another good economy offering from Honda. If you want something a little less sporty and better on gas, get the Civic. If you want a sports car, get the Prelude, or for a little more power, the 6-cylinder Accord.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th November, 2008