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Used 1997 Honda Accord Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good Car but expensive repairs

Dockter, 05/30/2008
1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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I purchased this car in 2000 with 74,000 miles. I now have 187,000 miles on it and I've never had a problem with the engine. My complaints are slow rolling windows, suspension has been replaced twice, A/C doesn't work even when it was working and now that it's 11 yrs old the radiator, engine mount and cam seal for timing belt and power steering are all leaking or broken and need to be repaired to the tune of $2,000.00. I just put in $1500 in new locks, actuators, tires and suspension. It's not worth it to me to pay that much since I will only get around $3,000.00 for the car...maybe less. So time for a new one. I'm bummed because the engine rocked and it was a comfy ride.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

kp, 03/08/2002
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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

Great car!!!!

Twoscalfs@aol.com, 06/11/2003
1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my 1997 Honda Accord Ex new. I have had great luck with the car. 71,000 miles later the only thing that I have changed on the car has been the brakes and tires. The orginal brakes went 65,000 miles before I had to change them. The interior is excellent and I love the 1997 exterior design. Great Car!!!!!!! If you have a chance, buy this car.........

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5 out of 5 stars

My 1997 Honda Accord SE

yadax3, 03/08/2002
1997 Honda Accord Special Edition 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After 5 years and 105,000 miles I have only replaced the tires, battery and brake pads. My Accord SE has never had a break down.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1997 Honda Accord EX sedan

Byron, 05/28/2002
1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Car has been very dependable. No major problems. We have had 5 Honda's now and would certainly consider another. Cars look stylish for years and now that Honda has come out with custom wheels, you can personalize to your own style and personality.

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5 out of 5 stars

RAWNESS

THEPITSTEELERS, 03/10/2002
1997 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

THIS CAR IS AWSOME THE POWER THE SPEED THE DESIGHN AND IT IS THE EASIEST CAR TO ADD ATREET RACING FEUTURES TO I WILL RECOMONED THIS RAW CAR TO EVERYBODY IT IS TRULY THE BEST

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Might as well call it a tank continued

JohnBonanno, 07/15/2009
1997 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I wrote a review when my car was running great. But the truth is if you treat this car great it will return the favor. At around 150k my ignition got loose causing the car to shut off when I'm driving. At one point I couldn't go anywhere without holding my key so the car wouldn't turn off. I haven't driven it in a long time and just started it up (holding the key in place) and it drove like a champ still. Need to replace the valve cover gasket battery and the alternator maybe a tune up also. But that is it - the best purchase I have ever made. The window motors are horrible but that's it. Like I said you cannot break these things even if you try. Buy this car you won't be disappointed.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Used Car

owlflfurry, 09/09/2010
1997 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

My 97' Honda has been a pretty good car. I've had it for 4 years and it now has 150,000 miles. Right at 147,000 miles the A/C stopped blowing cold air. $500 to fix! The other day my door handle on the inside just broke off. The paint on every 97' Honda seems to rust off or something. It looks ugly. I've had to replace the alternator, get a major tune-up, and I had an issue for a couple of years with the computer. It would stall out while driving all the time, just randomly. I had the Honda dealership fix that issue though which was like a $500 issue. My check engine like came on the other day too. There are a lot of repairs needed, but it's old...has a lot of miles and has been a good car

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Can't beat the Honda Engine

Dwayne N., 06/20/2009
1997 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm so in love with my Honda Accord, I've been driving it for 2 years since 2007 that I bought at 106000, now it's only 126000. Never any engine problem before, only once the check light appeared (Sparkplugs replacement). I'm pretty sure that my accord will last at least 10 more years even if I would try to break it. The only problem with it for now is the AC, it blows no cool air :( I don't know what is exactly wrong with it. Hopefully I get it done soon.

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4 out of 5 stars

been a nice ride still is a nice ride

steve moore, 04/30/2016
1997 Honda Accord LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

am/FM/cassette factory system still works great!!! a couple of shopping cart dings. still has factory hub caps!!!

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Technology
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Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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