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Used 1996 Honda Accord Sedan Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

No more Honda loyalty.

Czar, 01/08/2004
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

There was a recall on the engine but I caught it before the recall. Messy. Jammed door lock because of bad actuator (250.00). Front driver window worn out and jammed (250.00). The 1st recall I got was about the electrical wire harness. Also caught it before the recall. Sigh. Two months ago, the engine leaked oil (400.00). The gasket needed to be replaced. I needed to pay first for the two recalls but reimbursed later. Hassle. The 2nd recall fiasco cost 800.00 because the timing belt was damaged ...

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Keeps Chugging

Abbey, 10/04/2010
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for 10 years. I finally had to have some major repairs done, to the tune of $2,500, but it has 246,000 miles. It is a reliable workhorse of a car. I would recommend buying this car, even with 200,000+ miles on it.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

My First Car

Robetross, 10/20/2009
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My 1996 Honda was my first car and still is my one and only car. My parents bought it new in 1996 and gave it to me when I graduated college and started living on my own. It is a very reliable car and if you follow the maintenance schedule and spend the money to maintain it, it will last a long time. I will be hitting 185,000 miles soon and will never sell or trade this car in....too much sentimental value and besides, it's just a great commuter car. Gas mileage is above average and it being my only car, I know it will still start every day, despite its age.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Good reliable car

b, 02/26/2002
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car is very reliable but expensive to repair little things like windshield wiper motor (~$400).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I will only ever buy Hondas

Festis, 11/14/2010
1996 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is fantastic. I bought it with 100,000 miles on it and have not had one problem at all. It starts up every time, always purrs like a kitten, accelerates quickly, and is incredibly mechanically sound. Handles great in the snow, and responds quickly to steering. Its accessories are kinda on the sketchy side, but all the doors lock and all the Windows work. All in all, a great little reliable car that's perfect for what I need. Not to mention its awesome gas mileage 14 years later. I will forever own hondas because of this car. The Japanese know what's up.

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