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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

jennie, 12/06/2003
1997 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This is my first Honda, and I have been loving it. Great car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

kp, 03/08/2002
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
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I have never had a problem with this car. It just rolled over 80k and it still drives like new, very responsive. I've thought about getting a new car, but it's hard to leave such a great one behind.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

97 Accord very reliable

jh0212, 07/10/2005
1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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Have a 97 accord 4-dr EX w/ 184K miles now. Very reliable. Has lost a little juice and feels underpowered now compared to newer cars, but otherwise runs great. Only problems/complaints: (1) Warped rotors (replaced once, new set warped again), (2) paint is faded and splotchy now, (3) driver's side window slow to slide back up, esp on cold days, (4) A/C is not very strong, (5) mileage is so-so (about 24 mpg in mostly fwy driving, but I don't exactly obey the speed limit either). Not most exciting handling, but more responsive than Camry or some American cars I've driven. Never get tired of my car. Would definitely buy another or recommend to someone.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Deal and VERY Reliable

rma, 06/08/2002
1997 Honda Accord LX V6 4dr Sedan
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This car is my moms but I've prob. driven it more than she has. I have to say that this car is VERY reliable! We havent had to take it in ever since we got it...except this week the brakes started rattling but thats about it. Eventhough we spent a couple hours negotiating the price we ended up getting it at $500 over factory invoice! That was in May of 96...Honda's are the only cars we own at the moment

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car, but...

JonesHonda, 09/17/2002
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 2dr Coupe
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I've driven my Accord for 3 years and been very happy. the only regret is that the power gadgets are cheapo. The power mirrors have failed and the motors for the power windows are flimsy; I've had to replace both. Otherwise, the comfort, design and engine reliability have been superb.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

jonie, 01/16/2004
1997 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This is a great car. I have had it for about a year now and there hasnt been any major problems. These cars last for a long time so I guess honda lives up to its name.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

FANTASTIC CAR

Tristan, 09/23/2002
1997 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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On my third Honda and second Accord. This one to replace my '87 that never failed me. Manual transmission feels great. Superior styling and comfort. I'm keeping this one forever.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Nelle, 10/31/2005
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
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I have had this car for almost 5 yrs and it drives great! This is my 2nd Honda Accord and they really last. I may pruchase a 2003 shortly. This car is great for a person with a child and limited amount of funds to work with. Only problems I had was my radiator went-just wear and tear.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

sara, 09/12/2008
1997 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
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I got my Honda for my 16th birthday. My Dad has bought it brand new, and passed it on to me. I've put over 100K on it in the past 3 years, and other than needing some minor repairs that you can expect with any 11 year old car with 200,000 miles on it, I haven't had any problems with my Honda. Unfortunately, I flipped it last week and it's not repairable (at least not for way more than the $3,000 it's worth now) - I wish I could afford a new accord, but as a college student I definitely can't. Great car to give a new driver - it's sporty, had great mpg, is reliable, and holds up great in a crash - I flipped going 70 on the highway and walked away with nothing more than some bruises. Great car

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Solid car; would buy it again

Kevin S., 03/15/2006
1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car, then put 1,000 miles on it in the first week. Extremely frugal on gas; averaged 300 miles on a tank of gas in city driving; 400 miles on highway. A/C quit at 150,000 miles; repaired by dealer. Replaced brakes and thermostat; a few tires, but no major work. I'm a Honda driver for life.

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