1996 Honda Accord S 1.8 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Basic and boring, but I miss it
Faults:
Electric window failed, brakes and suspension at MOT time usually needed attention, alternator and battery failed at 100K miles, basically nothing out of the ordinary over the time I had the car. Was generally reliable, I kept it serviced on time.
General Comments:
Mid 1990's Accord has a reputation for reliability, and mine was no different, it was a dependable car. The 1.8 S model was as basic as it gets, but equipment was OK (electric windows in front) not bad for the time.
Very comfortable seats inside. Interior was too plasticy though, and dull and grey, but this was typical of Japanese cars interiors.
The car handled well but performance was boring, reasonable economy averaging nearly 40 mpg on long drives. Typical for a 1.8 engine; I would imagine the 2.0 is a better choice.
Might buy a more modern one, I do miss the Accord.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th August, 2021
7th Mar 2023, 15:21
I had one of these at work as a company car back in the day, simple and reliable, loved it. Very dull, but give me reliability any day.