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Used 1996 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Still My Car of Choice

Don410, 11/06/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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This is the second Honda that I've owned. The car is fun to drive, although it doesn't seem quite as powerful as my 1990 EX. The A/C condenser fan quit at 67,000 miles. Cost of replacement: $230. Just last week, I lost the timing belt at 72,200 miles. I assumed that my '96 had the same timing belt interval as my '90, which was 90,000 miles. Unfortunately, the interval for this engine is 60,000 miles instead! Surprisingly, no engine damage occurred. For some unknown reason, the coil and igniter gave up at the same time I lost the timing belt, so I'm looking at a grand total of almost $1000 in repairs (I am waiting for the new igniter to arrive as I write this).

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Noisy, weak initially

Hitesh Parekh, 09/19/2003
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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I bought this car last month from a private owner. When started, the car makes a lot of noise (is it normal??) Runs quitely till you reach about 60mph. Drags initially but after about 30mph, runs very smoothly. High road/ wind noise. Excellent braking & manueverability at high speed. Leather seats are firm but doesnot provide a good lumbar support. Too early to comment about reliabilty. Overall, great peace of mind.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

problem with low beams

Sang, 10/16/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

alright i got this babe roughtly 2 months already... the only problem i have now is the low beams... I don't understand why when i turn on the low beam. Only 1 beam on even both of them not death, but when the engine running both of them only on when the daytime running lights is on.. otherwise if daytime running is not on.... only 1 beam on... sometime both on sometime not... Can anybody explain this???

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very reliable car

Bob3000, 10/06/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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My mother got this car in 1996. I'm driving it since 2000 and I had no problem with it. The engine's working like a new one after 60 000 miles.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

You will love this car!

wjanus, 06/24/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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Outstanding reliability and comfort! Fun to drive! The ideal car to make your commute something to look forward to.

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