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1998 Honda Accord
caballo, 03/12/2003
1998 Honda Accord EX V6 4dr Sedan
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excellent and economical car
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Lindsay700, 06/16/2003
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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The last four cars I have had were Hondas. You can not beat their reliability. Their interiors could be made a little more comfortable for those long trips. Overall there are a great car and they hold their value.
Simply the best bang for your buck!
freddiemac, 07/07/2003
1998 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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Over 5 years now and absolutely zero problems (not that I expected any). Just change the gas, oil, and take it in for routine maintenance and it goes and goes. The steering seems just as tight as when it was new. and I really don't know what more you could ask for from a V4. The interior, exterior, and performance have not lost a beat from the day it rolled off the lot. I could not recommend another car more enthusiastically.
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Adam0331, 07/07/2003
1998 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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Bought it as a returned lease vehicle namely going off Honda's reputation and haven't been dissapointed. Other than fixing the front wheel bearings (previous owner abuse problem) the car has been 100%. Would like a more sporty version w/4 doors. Looking to upgrade to the Acura TL Type S.
It was worth the wait!
Jgirlallen, 03/22/2002
1998 Honda Accord LX V6 4dr Sedan
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Finally, after 20 years I own a Honda Accord. I owned a Civic, purchased new and had for 6 yrs. Great car. Thought I needed a big car and went to a Park Ave., boy was that a mistake. So after owning a 1994 Park, for 2 years, I found my dream car. A 1998 Honda Accord LX V6 Sedan. Black with fin. What a beauty. I love my Honda!!! Such classy styling and handles like a dream. The V6 gives me the power to manuver well on the highway. If you ever wanted a Honda, the Accord has my vote.
A love, hate relationship
MidwestAccord, 04/27/2008
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Has been extremely reliable up until recently, but it has 193,000+ miles on it so I can't be too harsh. Before the clutch slave cylinder went out about 5,000 miles ago, it had never broken down. Still a pretty fast car for its size and still surprises many people that have never been in one. I wish Honda had kept the sportier looking Japanese design for the exterior, but the front still looks great.I added a different intake, which I highly recommend doing for the great sound and surprising performance gain.
still holding up
rholloman, 05/03/2008
1998 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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This is a great car even after hitting 300,000 haven't had any major problems. The most expensive thing i had to replace was the Cadillac converter. It's very good on gas. I would buy any Honda car.
This is my 6th Honda, what a car!
Vegas34, 04/02/2002
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This is my 6th Honda and we've had nothing but good luck with them. This car is as safe and reliable as you can get. I firmly believe these are the best cars for the money. If you can't quite afford one, I recommend going with a Civic. They are smaller and not quite as smooth, but still great cars. I had an 89 Accord that had 210,000 miles on it with no major problems ever when I sold it to my cousin. I was also in a bad head-on collision in my 97 Accord and survived with minor scratches. I'll buy nothing but Honda.
great car bad transmission
john brown, 09/11/2016
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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got this car since 2001 with 31000 miles at 104000 miles the tranny went
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Great car for my size
David W, 03/22/2018
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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I stand 6'4 and I find this car roomy. Not just headroom but also leg. I do not like a narrow cockpit as this is uncomfortable on my legs/knees. Plus a person still fits behind my seat. Big trunk, easy to reach controls, super reliable. Perfect size for me. I purchased this car in 2013 with 132,000. Still own and now at 165,000. Replaced brakes once, catalytic converter/exhaust, upgraded faded headlamps/bulbs, K & N air filter, performance radiator hoses and radiator (at this age it is recommended to replace the radiator as it is plastic, tightening new clamps will most likely destroy worn openings). I'm now experiencing some emission issues and the dreaded p1457 code. I'm pretty much all in on this car due to new parts and comfort of ride so I'll work to figure this out. Clear coat faded so it looks poor but not that important to me.
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Completely fine handing it over to my 16 year old
TD, 01/11/2019
1998 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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This vehicle is astonishing to me. I never thought I would say this, but the vehicle has actually worn me out (in a good way). I've driven it 220k since I purchased it 6 years ago. Simply put........it never stops or breaks down. It's never broken down. Never failed. Never not been perfect. It's unbelievable. Granted, I have taken really good care of it, but still!! What's even crazier? I was rear ended REALLY hard on the freeway a few years ago. The other vehicle (mid-sized newer model vehicle) was crushed. Radiator blown, engine in the passenger seat, front doors crushed. The other driver had to get out through the back door. Wanna know what happened to the Honda? nothing. literally NOTHING. A scratch across the bumper and I had to re-install the rear-view mirror. I'll miss this car, but life requires changes and it'll be a good car for my 16 year old.
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Most Reliable car I've driven!
Nora S. Cooper, 01/19/2019
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Drove a MB for 10 years, a VW two Ford station wagons In 2010 I decided to buy a used a Honda Accord LX with 139k miles. This car was a great car and drove it for 210k miles . Reliability made me chose another Honda Accord LX. A GREAT VALUE CAR !!!!
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No better car.
Christine , 10/31/2019
1998 Honda Accord LX V6 4dr Sedan
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I bought a 1998 Honda Accord v6 brand new and just recently passed it to my son The car is still going strong and runs like it is brand new. 280000 miles. My son being mechanically inclined also is an asset. In the 21 years of having this car never once did one thing to the air conditioner. Still blows out cold air and works better then some newer cars. Muffler system also was never changed and still intact. While I had it always performed routine maintenance and make sure the oil was changed. Also the original transmission and it's still fine. They sure don't make them like this anymore. I like the simplicity of it is well compared to these new cars with so much gadgetry and just more to go wrong with.
Awesome Accord
Accord lover, 05/24/2022
1998 Honda Accord EX V6 4dr Sedan
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It runs really good and never breaks down with regular maintenance.
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Unhappy buyer
Sanjay, 03/04/2010
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Worst car Ive ever had. Problem after problem pretty much right off the lot. Transmission, engine mounts, wheel bearings (twice), suspension. I've plowed so much money into this car it makes me want to cry and I still feel it will easily break down on me on the highway etc. This has been the worst used car buying experience in my life. Next time I will go to Ford - I hear they are topnotch now. I don not recommend this car or Honda to anyone.
Bad car for taller people
Seth, 02/09/2019
1998 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan
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Of you want good mpg this is or isnt the car for you. It has minimal acceleration sounds like it about to explode when you really get on it. Rear end slides during the winter and there isn't much about it that is a plus. If your talk it sucks to get in and out of because its so low to the ground.
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Better than it looks
Tom, 09/29/2008
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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Purchased the car with 127,000 miles and now has 142,000 and the only problems were a failed cam sensor ($400) and corroded plug wires ($120). Not bad for its age and mileage. Have heard horror stories about Accord auto transmissions. Mine has been fine but doesn't shift smoothly and sometimes makes a really unnerving clunk. I've driven similar Accords with manual transmissions and the experience is much more rewarding. Four cylinder models seem to be more reliable than V6s. The six was all-new in '98 and had some kinks to work out, apparently. Both are terminally boring to drive so you might as well save gas and money with the four. A great transportation appliance, but kind of a sedate car
I love this car!
vietgopher, 03/30/2010
1998 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
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This is one of the best car from Honda. It is very reliable, easy to handle. Everything works although its a 12 years old car! All I have done to the car is oil changes, and tire rotation!
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Karl, 06/27/2005
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
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This is my first Honda -- after owning a Nissan, Mazda and VW. I was expecting legendary reliability. Bought as a certified car with 40,000 miles on it. Now have 100,000. Not used to having things go wrong on the cars I own. Am probably spending in the neighborhood of $100 a month on repairs (seems like every 3-4 months it costs me about $300-$400). Probably won't buy a Honda again. My Nissans, Mazda's and VW's were much more reliable.