Used 1997 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews
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Thank God I bought this car !!
kaio, 04/12/2002
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only maintenance and tire change over the past 3 years.
WELL MADE!
vaneverette71, 01/31/2009
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 97 Special Edition in March, 03 with 60k on her. The only things I have done besides oil changes have been replacing the radiator and timing belt (1st time!) at 160k. I wish I had a stick shift, but it still runs well and burns very little oil. I change oil every 7.5k. The new hondas look good, but since I'll only get $2-3k in trade, I think I'll hang onto this baby a while!
Not as good as others
Asian user, 09/24/2002
1997 Honda Accord EX V6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
got it from a private party with 85,000 miles on it. The trans is jerking in the "slow & go" situation. Won't happen when it's " Stop & go". That's why I didn't find out at the test drive. I have been a Toyota fan for more than 8 years, their trans just smooth like silk. Been to shop (not dealer), they told trans jerk on high mileage Accord are very common. No solution unless change a used one-$1,200. Also, many of the repair cost are higher than Toyota. it does have one advantage: it's timing belt need to replace every 90,000 miles, not 60,000.
I LOVE MY HONDA
Islander18, 09/05/2002
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this beauty in a trade with another private party for my old '88 accord (190000 mi). I have driven this car only 1000 miles since purchasing it but I have already fallen in love with it. The only thing that I have done is replace the standard air box with a K&N Cold Air Intake to increase the horsepower a little. You can't beat 25 MPG in town and the features that come along with an SE. You couldn't pay me enough to sell this beauty
The best in reliability
kagodo, 08/30/2002
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent overall performance. I almost bought a Plymouth Breeze which was one year older and half the price. No regrets.
Honda Accord EX '97
CelticRainbw, 08/06/2003
1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Reliability and quality are the keys to the '97 Accord's overall performance. It is easy and affordable to maintain - no mechanical or electrical problems. It is easy/fun to drive and responds beautifully (great on wet roads and in snow.)
1 of three I own, need I say more...
scott, 06/02/2008
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own three 97 Honda accords, two Lxs and My SE. My lowest mileage Lx has 135,00 and my highest 212,000. And they all run like new. Have had to do very little with any of them. They wear tires like a dream, usually a set lasts longer than manufacture rating. My tip for everyones weak motor widow troubles is to spray some lube on the window channels going vertically on each side, the problem is not the motor, it is binding friction on the glass sides itself. This will make the windows work like new.
Good Car
RaLpH, 12/06/2002
1997 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just wanted to say that this is a great car. I'm 16 yrs old and happy to be driving a honda accord. These are the best cars ever, they run forever, Very Good Quality!
Great reliable car
Scott, 03/12/2010
1997 Honda Accord EX V6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this EX-L V6 in 02 with 68k, now has 193k. Other than normal maintenance., it hasn't needed anything. Doesn't use any oil and the v6 is peppy, yet gets good mpg. Disc brakes on all 4 wheels seem to hold up very well. Been through 2 teenage drivers and still survived ( I know they didn't baby it). Plan on keeping it another 100k. Power windows have gotten a little slow, but seems to be a common problem on these cars. Spray silicone once in while does seem to help. Looking for another 97 accord for my next teenager.
Great Car
CHK, 09/02/2009
1997 Honda Accord EX V6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in 2006 when it had about 150,000 miles - have made many trips from PA to NH and back with never a problem - this car has never let me down. It now has 215,000 miles, and I'm looking to take it to 300,000. The only service I've had to do is routine maintenance, and repairs that were a result of my own dumb mistakes. Great car!!! Looking to by buy another car in the next couple months - this one will be another Accord. Thanks, Honda.