Used 2001 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews
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Avoid the EX model
I had the 2001 EX Coupe with a 5-speed manual and the 2.3l engine. All of the extras that come with the EX model such as the rear disc brakes and climate control cluster were junk and these developed issues at 175k. The climate control cluster didn’t work right and the parking brake would sometimes become stuck. The only other issues that I had that don’t pertain to the EX model is the driver’s side Window wouldn’t roll up all the way and the other engine leaked a lot of oil at 230k miles. I have a few friends that have the LX model and they have no such issues with the climate control cluster and the LX model has rear drum brakes. I know a guy who has a Japanese assembled Accord LX and the engine made it past 400k before it needed to be replaced.
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I still love it
After 270,000 mi total after getting it in '05 with 51k on it, the car is still a joy to drive for me. I can feel the road and know how the car is behaving. There's no touchscreen to interfere with the dash. The windows are large enough to see around you. It handles well in the snow. The only major issue has been that I've had to had the transmission worked on twice now. The cold shifts are rough, but once it warms up, the car will run and handle with the best of them. Newer models have smaller trunks, limited visibility, and tech cluttered interiors.
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- Value Package SedanMSRP: $5,250128 mi away
- LX SedanMSRP: $2,499160 mi away
- Value Package SedanMSRP: $4,995223 mi away
Reliable first car
I bought my 2001 Honda Accord a few years ago for college, and I’ll most likely purchase another Accord in the future!
21 years
Honda accord V-6 has been my most reliable car. It had the valve cover gaskets replaced at 115,000 miles, timing belt was changed at 98,000 miles. It is really comfortable and runs quiet. The transmission and torque converter had to be replaced at 116,000 miles. Engine still runs well.
Practical and reliable - not bad looking
Thinking of giving it to my daughter now, but this car has been "bullet proof". Did a lot of commuting the first few years and had no problems. Ride a bit stiff and noisy with Firestone tires, but very sure footed. Fit-and-finish from the factory was outstanding, much better than my Toyota. I agree with others that the brakes could have been made a bit better. If you can find a clean one - not necessarily mine - it would be a great used car!