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i love my car
rebecca ann, 12/04/2003
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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I have had my Honda Accord for almost three years and I still love it. I have had no problems, only routine maintence. She has no rust and looks good.
Great car, as reliable as they come
Ken, 08/28/2005
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car at 98K miles. For the two years I have driven it, I have not had any problems with it - everything works, no breakdowns, no funny noises, etc. A quick check shows the resale value has hardly depreciated and it's not surprising why that is so. On recent trips, I've averaged 31 miles on the highway. This car has been very good to my wallet and I would recommend it to anyone thinking of buying it.
Best car I have ever owned
mustangkrs, 01/08/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This is the best car I have ever owned. I have had the car almost two years now, bought it to replace the one my girlfriend totalled. I love it. I even convinced my mom to buy a new one. No problems, drives great, always reliable.
The "find" of the year!
#4sGirl, 10/12/2005
1996 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car with 32k miles on it from a man whose late wife quite literally only drove it to church, the grocery store and Wal-Mart. It's in fabulous condition for being 9 years old. The only trouble I've had from it are some occasional noises I'm not used to - I've never had a 4c before. I'm loving the low-mileage (I sold my '99 Pathfinder w/ 93k mi to get this car) and the high gas mileage... I plan to drive it for many years to come.
Honda Accords Are the Best!
JoAnn, 08/05/2002
1996 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan
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I have owned my Honda for 6 years, not once have I had any problems with it. It still handles great, the body is in great condition, I haven't even had to change the battery yet! The mileage I get on gas is a bonus!
My Fav Car
heatherjo811, 01/16/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car out of college and have had it for 8 years. Every penny I've put into it has been regular maintenance, not one penny has gone into fixing a problem. Highly recommend this car!!!!
Not a day of trouble...
Tidepride824, 08/20/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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My Accord has had no problems since the day I bought it! It now is approaching 125,000 miles, and never even had to replace brake pads, just tires at 65,000. The Honda benchmark has always been high, and this is one reason-this car!
What can I say, it's a Honda.
kmgreen6260, 02/15/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Why would anyone buy an American made piece of junk when they could own a car that's made in America but with Japanese Technology? Buy a Honda and I guarantee you'll never buy an American made car again.
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.
It's good enough for me
Contagious01, 07/10/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Well by the fact of me being a college student this car is off da hook....It is great on gas has enough get-up and go for me and it will run up and down the interstate with the best of the other brands....I just broke 146,000 miles and it just seems to run even better with a lil bit more power of course with a couple of mods.
Greatest
Juggdich, 09/05/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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This car hasnt had a problem ever. and probably wont have a problem until it gets up to about 250,000.
I love it
HOnd, 01/11/2005
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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I bought that car with a salvage title. It was in two major wrecks before. Recently it was totaled again. I decided to rebuild it - that's how much I like my Honda! The car runs exceptionally well. It has 115,000 miles on it, but it looks and drives like brand new. My recommnedation is to buy 4 cyl. EX with 5spd - it is fair on gas and yet when the VTEC kicks in... say astalavista.
SUPER FANTASTIC!!!
wilk6100, 07/16/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This car lacks nothing!! O.K, the only problem I've had is that the muffler rattles a little. BUT THAT'S IT!
Excellent, fun car
donoby, 04/27/2004
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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Car is excellent for someone looking for clean handling and excellent reliability. while succeeding generation Handa Accord coupes are more stylish, this car still looks good after 8 years.
Great Car
lewdog444, 06/13/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Never had a problem, fun to drive...always
Name???
bullmoose, 07/10/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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A quality vehicle ovrall. No major repairs in the 8 yrs that we have owned it. All regular required maintenance was done and the car has operated to our greatest expectations. It has not once failed us. It was our second Honda, the first being a 1986 which we had for 10 years. Our third will no doubt also be a Honda.
1996 Honda Accord LX Sedan
Koller1, 08/09/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Love it. Bought it with 32K miles and now has 133K. Driver's side window is very slow going up but that is it. I've changed the timing belt and have gone through two sets of tires and that's it. Not a high performance vehicle that will put you back in your seat but very dependable and comfortable with overall very good performance.
Caveat Emptor, Nice People
Foster, 10/21/2002
1996 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan
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My experience with the 1996 Accord could have been worse. It is quite well- made; the seats are comfortable; and the controls are well-placed. Rear visibility is fairly bad, however, and exhaust system problems have plagued the car since my purchase. Acceleration with the base SOHC engine is acceptable for normal driving, but highway merges on short onramps are unpleasant. Again, though, the car could be much worse.
1996 Honda Accord 25th Anniversary
Torch, 09/05/2004
1996 Honda Accord 25th Anniversary 4dr Sedan
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This has been a the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. You get bored with the car before it wears out!!! (I just bought a ford truck) I have been thru 4 sets of tires and a couple complete brake jobs..I think this is due to the weight all in the front of the car and fortunately my husband is a mechanice!!At 122000 miles I am noticing a hesitation in the transmission shifting from 2nd to 3rd in the cold weather until the car warms up. Would recommend this car to anyone.
Honda Reliability
JW, 08/24/2009
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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Owned this car for 5 years so far, and it has been as reliable a car as I have ever owned. Repairs since 78k miles have included, new exhaust, timing belt and water pump, alternator, clutch master cylinder, several CV joints, horn malfunction, plus general maintenance. Overall this is typical for any car over a 70k mile span of time. The EX four cylinder has enough pep, but is not a performance engine. Manual transmission helps extract the most juice out of this powerplant. The interior is spartan but enjoyable. Instrument layout is intuitive and easy to use. Legroom in front is surprisingly good for tall people. I love this car. It isn't flashy, but it's reliable day in and day out.
Accord blows away competition!
BrentSki, 04/24/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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No problems- runs great, looks great. It's a HONDA!
175,000 miles and still kicking!
Accord Guy, 12/01/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 2dr Coupe
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I bought this car as the 3rd owner in July of 2002. I purchased it for $2500 b/c the seller had put 144,500 miles on it and dealerships were only going to give her $2k for a trade in. I have done minimal work on this car and it has been very reliable. Routinely gets me 25+mpg. Long highway trips will net me 30 mpg. Great gas mileage.Just realized this car is still on original timing belt so that is getting replaced this week. 175,000 mils on original timing belt! wow!Wish the car had more power, but it gets the job done
SOLID, RELIABLE W/STYLE
HUGH, 10/30/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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My car has 120,000 miles on it. I have had routine maintenance, changed the timing belt and had 1 tune-up. I use all honda parts. I run w/synthetic oil, but I plan on owning this for another 120,000 miles. This car runs great, smooth, quiet, reliable and peppy. I'll go honda again.
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mg005, 02/12/2006
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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I've owned my Accord for nearly 10 years. It is by far the most reliable and problem free car I have ever owned. It is not the most exciting car to drive; however, I bought the car for reliability and gas mileage and have gotten my monies worth. Currently, I have 165K miles and hope to get 250K.
She is Getting Old - Still Going Strong!
Rachel, 09/19/2008
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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I bought my Honda Accord new in March 1996. She has been a great car and currently has 137,600 miles. Besides regular maintenance, I had to change the master cylinder at 115K miles, CV joints/boots at 125K miles, and the distributor at 137K miles. I have had a total of $800 (parts and labor) in repairs. I highly recommend Honda Accords as this is my second Accord. I sold my first Accord with 196K miles (which was still running fine when I sold it).
96 Honda Accord LX
G Bland, 05/17/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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The only complaint I have is my muffler rattles at low speeds.
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).
A Reasonable but Not Exciting Used Car
emeyer, 09/03/2006
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This review concerns the 5 speed manual LX 4 cylinder model. Driving: The manual shift has always provided a little annoying hesitation coming out of first gear. I like the extra power of the manual transmission for passing. Interior displays are easy and logical. Not an exciting car to drive--but okay. Reliability: This car is now 10 years old and I have had some difficulty with the usual suspects for older cars: brakes and exhaust have been replaced. I have also replaced the starter (strangley). Otherwise the power features continue to work fine. Average amount of repair/maintenance I'd say. Overall I am reasonably happy with the car.
my Accord
Bill, 09/12/2006
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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Great all around car. Good in snow. could use more power. Controls well laid out. Had problems with Ac, starter, fuel injectors.
Great car, except gas mileage
Snowman2109, 06/21/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car when it had 132500. Overall, its a pretty nice car, never failed me in times. Can be expensive to fix but if you have the right connections, you can get it fixed for the right price. In the year i owned it, i replaced the cv boot-90 for parts and 90 for work, timing belt changed for the first time changed at 135000 and didnt even snap, impressive. Window just driver side motor just broke, 110 with part. Gas mileage is my biggest concern. During the winter i got 16mpg, and summer i got 20, might not be so bad for a normal car but pretty bad for a 130hp 4 banger. Also winter driving was horrible with no traction
Excelent Vehicle
DavidB., 09/18/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This car has 150,000 miles on it and still runs like the day it was built. Smooth comfortable ride, a kick to drive. Excelent handling, excelent acceleration. No question the best car I have ever owned!
Great car, No problems
Dan j., 11/14/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This car has gone through 4 people so far (all in my family), and im currently the one driving it. We have never had a problem with the car except for one headlight burning out, which we fixed ourselves. a great great car, i dont know what else to say, the only thing i would change is to make the car a 5 speed to add to the fun-to-drive element. Honda keeps to its reputation with this car, and im still finding out new convienent things about the car to this day.
My Best Friend
s.macquaig, 12/13/2006
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This is my second Accord, I have 152,000 miles on the present one and I really do not ever want to get rid of it. I have only had to replace batteries and I have been faithful getting timing belt, etc changed on schedule. I was a home health rn. working out in the country and put many miles on it, son had it for 1 semester at college, this car drove me to Florida about 2,000 miles round trip when I evacuated New Orleans from Katrina.I have retired to northern Michigan 3 months ago,and "my best friend" now has nice warm garage and loves to drive on the snow! My son lives here also and after my luck with honda, bought a Honda station wagon from private owner 1984/186,000 mi+ runs like a top.
1996 Honda Accord DX Sedan
Duane, 12/27/2006
1996 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car new and it has been the model of reliability. I bought it because my last car, a 1990 Oldsmobile Calais 442, was on its 3rd head gasket and multiple oil leaks after only 80K miles and wanted a car that would stay out of the shop. My Accord has not been in the shop except for maintenance items to be replaced. It is very roomy in the front, ok in the back and overall comfortable on long trips to drive of which I have taken it on many. The performance is acceptable for what it is. I like high performance cars and I would have bought the VTEC or V6 if I had the money at the time but it was not to be. However, it has competent acceleration and handling for a DX family car.
Happy Owner
King, 09/17/2005
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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I sold a 2002 Ford Ranger, still under factory warranty to purchase a nine year old Honda Accord. I didn't see the point in paying so much more for the truck. I absolutely love my Accord. Maybe because I'm saving a lot of money on gas and monthly payments, or maybe just because it's a great car! When I purchased it, it had just over 100,000 miles and was in near perfect condition. I suspect it will last longer than the Ranger I sold that had 55,000 miles!
Lives up to her name-Grace
fajenkins, 01/03/2010
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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When i test drove the car, I loved the pick up and go. because of her age, I'm having the original parts give out, but i have an awesome mechanical team that will give me a fair deal and fix her/maintain her one time and well. (she's 13 years old). My mom states in two years I should retire my car and get a newer one,if I have the money then, I will if not, I'll keep this one going until she can't go anymore.
Accord beats Passat
Accord Wagoneer, 03/21/2007
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Wagon
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When my 2002 VW Passat wagon was diagnosed with over $3000 in repairs for bad components such as starter, wiring to accessories, suspension, etc. I sold it at a huge loss and found a 96 Accord Wagon with 79k miles on it. It is such a superior car in reliability and ease to service, there is little to compare. I have two 96 Accords now, they are amazingly reliable, and 11 years on these cars is nothing they are lively, cheap to own, safe, and fun. I regularly get 25-30 mpg, they start in any weather, owners can service most components, and the web forums are very popular and informative. Pick one of these cars up, they are young at 150k, you cant go wrong at the prices they go for now.
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.
Great car with minimal repairs
cam0175, 03/01/2007
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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I got this car when my dad was disabled in 2001. He had kept it in the garage with 7,500 miles. Six years later and 181,500 miles later (it has 189,000 now...mostly highway miles) the car has held up. I just replaced the struts and rotors and got new brakes. I also did the usual coolant change and transmission fluid change and had to replace two cv joints. The engine seems to purr now, I guess it is just breaking in! I plan on driving this thing for a long time. The body is in excellent conditions with one scratch and a small ding and the paint still shines when I wash her. I plan on seeing if this things will last me for another 80,000 miles.
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.
problem with low beams
Sang, 10/16/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX V6 4dr Sedan
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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???
Had to Sell Her
Rachel, 03/25/2009
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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Well, I was the only owner, and I had to sell her. I could not get the check engine light to stay off. I had the distributor changed, and that did not solve the problem. The code was P1382. The car was great until this problem came up. I finally got tired of trying to figure it out. I loved the design of this car, and I will miss her.
No problems...
ethylsdad, 11/29/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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The Accord is a great car. It has no real faults except for its horsepower deficiency, and its not-so-smooth auto transmission. It's fun to drive, just not as fun when pushing the gas to the floor as say, a 2003 Accord 4-cyl, or especially the V-6. Great economy, ample room, and great build quality overshadow these few shortcomings.
A worry-free car
TJ, 09/03/2008
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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When you get in your car, you should expect it to work. Also, with routine and preventative maintenance, you should expect NOTHING to go wrong with the car. My Honda has been running strong for 3 straight years. I changed out the plugs, hoses, added a new muffler and oxygen sensor and at 174,000 miles it is running perfectly. I will definitely buy another Honda when the time comes, but I plan to run mine into the ground.
dont have to worry with a Honda!!
Ralph Sampson, 04/29/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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This car has over 80,000 miles on it and not an ounce of trouble has it given me. it is so reliable!! i would not hesitate to drive it across this great country, with the mileage. Super Car!!!
So reliable that its almost boring
WS6LS101 , 06/25/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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My friends and family reccomended the Honda and they have definitely given me the best advice I think I have ever taken, for this car is amazing! I feel very confident in the car, just knowing that it will always get me where I need to go. It is six years old and looks and drives like its a brand new machine, infact this car probably hasnt even broken in yet! And its especially nice when the mechanic compliments you on your decision to buy a Honda, ensuring you that they are nearly mechanically perfect.
Great Car
Sayinala, 02/15/2008
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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I have bought from a private party, using for 5 years. I never had an issue. Runs great, love this model.
I like it
john wood, 12/31/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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I will drive this car into the ground. It runs perfectly and I will give it the proper maintence, both body and engine, to make sure it stays that way. Looking to get 400k miles out of her.
Many many miles 325K
jdwebb, 09/22/2014
1996 Honda Accord 25th Anniversary 4dr Sedan
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I bought car8 years ago for daughter to have basic transportation in Chicago. She did not have place to park it so I started driving it. Bought for $200 with 218K in almost perfect running condition. Drove it to 325K with regular maintenance. Only oddity was the computer died. Had it rebuilt for $400 and drove it on. Sold it to high school student who is still driving it and still looks good. Other cars I have are Lexus, but if they go half the distance they will be considered a good car. Acccords of that era with under 200k are probably a great second car
Accord 96
vtecaccord01, 06/29/2002
1996 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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I have been wanting this accord for the past 3 years. I finally have her. It passed all my expectations and performs better then I can believe. That double wishbone is something to be amazed about. Vtec is the way to go.