Faults:

Front CV joints failed at about 168000 miles.

Right front wheel bearing failed.

The bushings are starting to make some slightly irritating noises at slower speeds.

The transmission is a little jerky in the city, but this is common with this car. No major problem.

General Comments:

I have owned this car for three years and have had virtually no problems with it.

It rides fabulously and has great power for passing or merging onto the freeway.

Considering the mileage and age, the interior is still in pretty good shape; and the leather seats have worn well.

The engine is clean and runs great, not dripping oil or losing any oil between oil changes.

Faults:

Nothing! Always starts and goes.

I do keep up on the regular maintenance so the timing, brakes, oil, etc.. are done at the local garage, but I do the air filter, plugs, wires myself every 40k.

I had to replace the struts and CV boots at 150k, which is just the regular wear and tear.

My buddy has 260k on his, and I just read an article of a 94 getting to 1,000,000 mile mark, so I’m going to keep this one going to 300k+ as long as it keeps on handling like a newer car on the road.

General Comments:

This is the best car I have ever owned! I am going on 234,000 miles on my 97 Accord while I am still on my original clutch, starter, alternator, exhaust, just to name a few.

The car's interior looks almost new; unfortunately the roof is starting to get a bit oxidized in the California sun. It’s a commuter car so it’s driven 110 miles a day, which is hard on the tires and suspension but good for the exhaust. At 36 miles per gallon it's still better than most new cars on the road.

Faults:

I really haven't had too much maintenance on the car.

I had the timing belt changed at 109000 miles as recommended by my mechanic (deals solely with Hondas).

Had to change the front drive axles, fuel filter, small oil leak that was easy to fix, muffler, etc. All of these things being regular maintenance on a 12 year old vehicle, and really all I've invested after 10 years of owning it.

General Comments:

I love my Honda as much now as when I bought it. I'm a single woman and reliability is huge on my list. It's never broken down... ever. I've driven this baby back and forth from Phoenix to Tulsa about 15 times; from Waco to Tulsa; Tulsa to Sioux Falls; etc. I've lived in northern climates, southern climates, and in between... it handles well in all road conditions. I've put a lot of miles on it and it has never given me any trouble whatsoever. I even used it on occasion to deliver mail, which requires a lot of stopping and starting it.

Even now when I'm considering selling it, I would sell it knowing it would still be reliable for the next owner. And wouldn't you know it, the kind of vehicle I'm looking at is another Honda. With the reliability, gas savings, value, low maintenance, etc., I just can't see why I would buy anything else.

Faults:

Central locking fault, the car doors unlocked themselves (not good for security).

Exhaust rattle.

General Comments:

I've had few cars bore me as much as this one. Very bland interior, so so styling, forgettable ride, and zero character etc. I do now understand why Honda's appeal to old people, but at 36 I think I may have bought this car 30 years too early.

I bought this car due to its low mileage and good history (one elderly previous owner).

Very disappointed in the performance of the 2.2 vtec engine, to get any real power out of it you have to push it hard, and at low revs it feels more like a 1.6.

On the positive side, the engine has been very reliable and does inspire confidence in its longevity.

As a reaction to this car, I am now considering selling in favour of an Alfa.

Please excuse me, I'm getting sleepy thinking about this Honda.