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1998 Honda Accord, 4 door, manual transmission
John Davis, 06/12/2018
updated 12/19/2023
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used in 1999; it was one year old and had 60,000 miles on it. it now has 378,500 (June, 2023). This is positively, the best car I have ever owned. Routine maintenance and inspections have been done "by the book," 3,000 mile oil changes (sometimes 4,000), and kept mostly in a garage. I never use the local dealership unless absolutely necessary. I have long said the worse thing about Honda is the dealership maintenance. My maintenance has been done by a privately owned garage, dedicated to Honda maintenance only. The owner is an excellent mechanic who takes pride in his work, charges a fair price, and uses Honda parts; I've never been disappointed !! Never had any transmission or clutch problems, drive the car gently and get about 30 mpg on the road and about 27-28 around town. The paint is and has been peeling for quite some time (I don't care) and there is some rust in front of both the rear wheel wells (I don't care). The driver's seat is excellent and fits me perfectly. The interior has not torn or worn out (unbelievable!!). The tape deck, an aftermarket add-on, quit a long time ago (ask me if I care :-)). My goal is 500,000 miles but given my age and annual miles driven, I'll never make it (and that's ok). And by the way, this is an American made car by Honda near Columbus, Ohio. Thanks Honda and American workers, for an EXCELLENT product !!!
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cosmicbrownies, 10/29/2012
1998 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car was handed down to me in 2009, although it's been in the family since 2001. It currently has 175k miles on it. Hoping for many more. Advantages: The build quality is fantastic. The power features still work like new, and everything in the interior has the feel of quality. Even the leather still looks nice. The car is very comfortable and stable on the highway. Steering is tight and suspension is firm. Also has a surprisingly huge trunk. Disadvantage: The notorious auto transmission. Was replaced around 110k, and if this one fails, it'll probably be the end of the car. That's a shame, cause otherwise it's been great to me. Just wish it had the manual trans instead.
1998 LX 5 speeds 400650 miles still Running Strong
RollTidE, 05/18/2017
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
3 years 50,000 miles ,daily driving ,bought for 1500, spent around $1100 three years (catalytic converter ,CV joints,Clutch,breaks, etc ) .A/c still cold ,heat perfect,still runs between excellent and good. Only problem can't figure out motor oil and gear oil leaks .will drive it till half million miles (500,000). Wish Honda Motor Co help me out about this oil leaks , i will keep it forever.
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lots of miles ... cheap transportation
Jim, 07/13/2016
1998 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Have 330K miles, bought in 2003 with 52k. I usually replace my car more frequently than this but the car is still really nice especially on trips. I practice hyper-mileage tricks and get significantly better gas economy ... record is 720 miles on a tank (but striving for that high is taxing). Simple tricks like turning car off at long traffic lights, etc will attain 36 ... speed is the enemy to good gas mileage. Problems are front half shafts, sway bar links, hydraulic clutch master cylinder, paint clear coat. I take the car cross country and back once a year and it is a fine long trip car.
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Still going strong
jensters, 02/16/2014
1998 Honda Accord LX V6 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased car in '04 W/75,000 miles on it. I believe only 1 previous owner, they took great care of it. Knowing honda maintenance req. I immediately had timing belt changed, 6yrs or 100k miles (I think). I loved the car then and still love it now! My Avg. mpg is 24-26 (mostly hwy miles). I keep up on reg. maintenance. Heard stories of transmission probs but I haven't had any.@ 141k replaced rt fr axle,@ 155,000 miles replaced radiator. Other than those great engine. Paint is starting to wear and had to replace pass. Window motor around 2010 but as far as reliability I have no complaint, 16 yrs & going strong can't argue with that! Love my honda
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