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I am waiting for this damn thing to break down
kate, 08/30/2016
updated 03/04/2020
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
It's nearly 20 years old and astoundingly reliable. It's also boring. AND I don't have any more tapes to play in it since that technology died long before the car. But it is strong, not rusting and just fine, thanks. I suspect I'd have to drive it off a cliff to get it to break. Update: in 2018 had to get a lot of work done on brakes and clutch. But it is running fine update in 2020: the body rust finally did it in -- RIP car. Next time I'll wash the undercarriage more in the winter.
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++MPG, Reliable, Cheap repairs
dblynch90, 04/10/2011
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 08 @ 132k miles. I still have the car today and it runs, drives, and looks just as good as it did the day i got it. I have been reading alot of posts saying that they have had engine, tranny, and paint issues, and i havnt experienced any of those issues (knock on wood). However, i do my oil changes, tranny and coolant flushes, and i wash my car every week to preserve the paint and underbody. If you take care of your car, it will treat your right in return. Definately would reccomend for college student and long commuters. Only thing i have ever had to fix was a CV shaft and wheel bearing, which ended up costing me less than $100 combined.
One of the best cars ever made
philsie1, 06/15/2013
1998 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Our '98 has 375,000 kms. We have had it for 7 yrs and love driving it. We have to retire it finally because of rusted out frame and gas tank from so much salt on the roads of Canada. We have done very little to it except to replace all the brake and gas lines, again due to rusting. Still gets excellent gas mileage( we were getting as much as 44 mpg). So if you have 175000 - 200000 kms on your car, don't give up hope, there's plenty left.
This car is literally bullet proof
mikey281, 01/27/2015
1998 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My mother bought this car new and I've had it for the past 3 years and 50k miles (190k total now). It has handled everything I could throw at it. Last summer we took it through 4000 miles of mexico and all the bumps and pot holes that that entailed. I even drove it through a river that washed out my road. It has only had standard maintenance done to it (fluids, timing belt tires) and a few other parts to replace some damage i caused when I went off the road (ball joint, new wheel) Someone even shot a gun into the hood and the support brace stopped the bullet so no damage was done to the engine! How's that for bullet proof!
the perfect car
mpb666, 12/06/2011
1998 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought my 98 accord in 2002. it had about 30,000 miles on it. was kept in great shape by previous owner..it is now december 2011 and i still own this great car. i am at 175,000 miles now with not 1 major problem in 10 years of owning it. still runs nice and smooth, quiet. i can trust and rely on this car to start and run great anytime. even in the dead of winter, will start up no problem. only thing ive ever had done major is replace the catalytic converter and starter. on my second set of brake pads in 10 years. i get 3 month oil changes and once a year maintenance checkup every year. im sure it would last another 10 years easy. great car, will miss it when i dont have it her anymore!
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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Fun to Drive
randym, 09/06/2010
1998 Honda Accord EX V6 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Has been a great car for us. I have heard about the transmission problems with these model years. Our car has 162K miles and no problems. Guess we are blessed. Car is fun to drive. Passing it down to my teen twins to drive. Only problems was an intake manifold clogging that causes the check engine light to come on. It was a hassle to get that light off. replaced belt tensioner and alternator. no other problems. tires are a bit expensive for this model. Electronically everything works great. car body dents easily though. Plan on driving it to 300k or more.
Love It
jewels68, 11/14/2010
1998 Honda Accord EX V6 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 36,000 miles on it 9 y/0. It now has 160,000. My car has all the upgrades, sunroof, leather, controls on steering wheel etc. Had to replace transmission 3 y/o for $2500 and just replaced the oil pan. Other than that no problems what so ever. It's fun to drive and love the way it looks. I have had no problems with my paint but it is white. Will keep it to pass on to my son.
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