1997 Honda Accord Review

Running strong

Written by: yixter on 09/06/2009

Vehicle

1997 Honda Accord 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

Bought this car in 03 with 68k now it is 183k and still going strong, about 80% of the miles are highway and I still got 31/32mpg overall according to the car's odometer. I carefully rated this car in the listed categories and won't say anything more. I had to replace a failed starter, front cv joints, changed the exhaust system and the tires 2 times, battery and a pair of front brake pads once, that is all. I recently bought a 09 accord new instead of trade in my 97 for $1000 I decided to keep it.

Favorite Features

reliability, fuel economy

Suggested Improvements

more supportive seats

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Great Car

Written by: CHK on 09/02/2009

Vehicle

1997 Honda Accord 4 Dr EX V6 Sedan

Review

Bought the car in 2006 when it had about 150,000 miles - have made many trips from PA to NH and back with never a problem - this car has never let me down. It now has 215,000 miles, and I'm looking to take it to 300,000. The only service I've had to do is routine maintenance, and repairs that were a result of my own dumb mistakes. Great car!!! Looking to by buy another car in the next couple months - this one will be another Accord. Thanks, Honda.

Favorite Features

Leather, moonroof, CD & tape, Great Honda Quality.

Suggested Improvements

None.

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Might as well call it a tank continued

Written by: JohnBonanno on 07/15/2009

Vehicle

1997 Honda Accord 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I wrote a review when my car was running great. But the truth is if you treat this car great it will return the favor. At around 150k my ignition got loose causing the car to shut off when I'm driving. At one point I couldn't go anywhere without holding my key so the car wouldn't turn off. I haven't driven it in a long time and just started it up (holding the key in place) and it drove like a champ still. Need to replace the valve cover gasket battery and the alternator maybe a tune up also. But that is it - the best purchase I have ever made. The window motors are horrible but that's it. Like I said you cannot break these things even if you try. Buy this car you won't be disappointed.

Favorite Features

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Awesome 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th Car

Written by: tjak74 on 07/09/2009

Vehicle

1997 Honda Accord 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

Bought car from original owner with 195,500 miles and complete service records. Hit 200,000 on July 4th. 1st owner was rear-ended in 2002, the only major repair. Car is brand-new feeling. Drives VERY smooth @ 90 MPH. I have driven it on several long trips (550 miles one-way), in hot, cold, bright, dark, dry, and wet conditions, without any problems. Averaged 30MPG @ 80-90MPH on those trips. Only need to make ONE stop because car is so comfortable and good on gas mileage. Car is very reliable and fun-to- drive. Has good around-town and passing power and great brakes. I highly recommend this vehicle.

Favorite Features

RELIABILITY, Great MPG, Cold AC, Comfortable ride, Sporty look and feel, Good acceleration and passing power. Also, the availability of a V-6 and leather if you get the EX-L V-6.

Suggested Improvements

No.

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Ripped off but I still like it

Written by: Matthew D on 07/01/2009

Vehicle

1997 Honda Accord 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I bought my 97' Accord a month before I got married. The dealer I bought it from told me it had passed all their inspections and was good to go. Right after purchase I had to replace the radiator, water pump & timing belt, belts, brake rotors and tires. Four months later I find out it has a bad piston rod and needs a new engine. Even after all this I love the car. I get a solid 32 MPG on the freeway and I love the way it drives. The seats are a little uncomfortable for long drives but other than that I'm determined to replace the engine and keep driving it.

Favorite Features

Smooth four cylinder, Manual transmission, MPG

Suggested Improvements

Better seats, Power windows are really slow

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