Used 1998 Honda Accord Coupe Consumer Reviews
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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
My Honda
KK, 02/19/2005
1998 Honda Accord LX 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car, Boring. All I do is change the oil and meet maint. parameters. Strong runner, very reliable. 90k on brakes,, 85k on orig. tires. Looks and runs like new. Currently own 3 accords, 90,98 & 01. all great cars. Would I buy another "YES".
First car
martin james, 05/24/2009
1998 Honda Accord LX V6 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this car at first, after all it was my first. When we first bought it the dealer said that the transmission was just rebuilt, thinking nothing of it we purchased it. Needless to say I have had the car for a total of about 5 years now, and have rebuilt the tranny twice. First costing 1,500 and second costing 1,300. The car isn't even worth that much. So unfortunately I am trading it in. I have read that it was that specific year that the tranny can't handle the engine, but I have given up on it.
Best car ive ever had
Chef matt, 02/14/2020
1998 Honda Accord EX V6 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since it was brand new'. It's an ex v6 coupe, black on black. To this day with 490,000 miles on it, it still runs like its a new car. Engine runs perfectly, transmission is still running strong (for the tome being) I changed the last one at 200,000. Changed both axles twice, just changed a wheel bearing ($300) passenger window motor ($200). I always put Michelin tires on my car. I have since it was new. I wash it every 1 to 2 weeks (paint is starting to fade on the hood and roof but hey thats battle scars, the sides still shine from a mile away. For 15 years i drove it 150-300 miles a day. Never had a problem. The interior still looks new inside. I put a k&n intake on with a chip for the engine. Trust me it makes the car sound like an expensive sports car coming down the road. Still males plenty of power. It gives my 2018 e350 a run for its money (it wont beat it though obviously) I mean i have to give it to this car. Its beem through a whole lot driving 490,035 miles as of 2020. It still runs strong. Excele t build quality. It is truely a great car. The seats still feel like they did when i bought it. A lot of things about that car still remind me of the test drive 22 years ago. You will notice little things, minor little rattles coming from places every now and then but thats natural for 22 year old plastic. That happened around 450,000. But for all of y'all who say they want their cars to reach 500,000 miles on their Honda's. I. Here to say you can. I expect another 50 to 100k out of this car. Just remember oil change every 4-5k and change the transmission fluid every oil change. It keeps those transmissions going. But dont do a flush just a fluid change. And also rotate your tires every time. I also lowered it and put performance suspension on it. Rides even better than it did new. Kyb is a great aftermarket suspension for those cars. No problems after 75k on them so far. In nee orleans I forgot to mention. Our streets SUCK!!! I wish every one who has the same challenge of 500k the best of luck. It wont be too hard. Just keep that transmission going. Dont be too hard on them. Thats how the first one went.
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