1996 Honda Accord Consumer Discussions

2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan

Re: Impressions after a test-driving a couple of sedans [dpmeersman]

Written by: thegraduate on Jun 12, 2008 11:12 AM

I'm still not totally sold on Honda's grade logic control. Every morning I stop for a cup of coffee and leaving I have to pass my towns police station. It's on a pretty steep downhill grade and they feel strongly about enforcing the 35 MPH speed limit. With my previous car I would pull out of the parking lot and let gravity get me past the station at the acceptable speed ... Read More...

Honda Accord Real World MPG

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Written by: thegraduate on May 21, 2008 06:59 AM

How about that Honda? I filled up my 1996 Accord LX (2.2L 4-speed Auto) yesterday, and thanks to my local stations now using 10% Ethanol, my mileage has hit a new low of 25 MPG. I was averaging over 27 in a mix that is pretty highway-heavy. Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: Mazda6 v Honda Accord [moocow1]

Written by: thegraduate on May 20, 2008 00:39 PM

Its all relative, as you allude to. I have a 1996 Accord w/130 hp (old SAE net, under new procedures, it'd likely be 125 or so) at 2900lbs. In comparison with my 2006 Accord w/166hp and 3200 lbs, my newer Accord feels downright "fast", and not at all like the "slow version" of the Accord; something that I sure can't say about the 1996, which is adequate, if not quick. Read More...

Honda Accord Transmission Questions

Help: Door Handles

Written by: banksaccord on May 17, 2008 09:43 AM

Hello anyone that can help. I need help installing a door handle for a 1996 Honda Accord Anniversary Ed. The handle part broke off but everything else is in place. If it is not hard to install, I will try to do it myself. Read More...

2008 Honda Accord VCM

Re: VCM = less power [ljgbjg]

Written by: thegraduate on May 13, 2008 09:51 AM

I have two automatic Honda Accord sedans. I'm not sure why the 6-speed coupe keeps coming up? The dealer confirmed that simply depressing the accelerator to the floor will not invoke a downshift This is the statement I have a hard time with. In fact, in the owner's manual of my 1996 Accord, it states that "flooring the accelerator" will cause a drop in gears. No - ... Read More...

Honda Accord (1998-2002) Maintenance and Repair

Re: Comments on buying 98 Accord w/ 175K miles [trikev19]

Written by: thegraduate on May 12, 2008 08:40 PM

In the five years I've had my 1996 Accord (Since Aug 2002 when it had 125k miles), I've found an average of $300 a year does it for repairs. Brake Master Cylinder, Radiator, Front left driveaxle, were the big-bill items. I just put a timing belt, balance shaft belt, and water pump in it for $425 (the drive axle was $300, and a new exhaust valve gasket-cover was $35, ... Read More...

Honda Accord (1994-1997) Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1996 Honda Accord LX, Having some work done [tallman1]

Written by: thegraduate on May 07, 2008 09:20 AM

Yes, they are the same people who have done all my body-shop work for me, and did an excellent job. Read More...

Re: 1996 Honda Accord LX, Having some work done [omarr]

Written by: elroy5 on May 07, 2008 04:14 AM

Shame on you, omarr ;) Read More...

Re: 1996 Honda Accord LX, Having some work done [thegraduate]

Written by: omarr on May 06, 2008 08:41 PM

Just done the same to my 1997 Accord. Timing belt 21.99 Balance Shaft Belt 14.99 Valve Cover Gasket 22.99 Water Pump 33.99 CV Halfshaft 59.99 Antifreeze 11.99 Total…165.94 Labor = One Saturday / $626.06 /$ 78.00/hr :) All the way to the bank Read More...

Re: 1996 Honda Accord LX, Having some work done [thegraduate]

Written by: tallman1 on May 06, 2008 07:04 PM

$792.00 for the above. Thoughts, comments? Considering that many places charge at least that for just the timing belt/water pump, I'd say that is a good deal. I'm sure the place is also reputable and does good work. ;) Read More...