The benchmark. The best-selling car in America. The highest resale value in its class. These are all statements that have been made with regularity concerning the Honda Accord, a vehicle that is always on the short list of the most popular cars in this country. The Accord won a loyal base of customers by offering notable performance, room for four, frugal fuel economy and a virtual guarantee that, if cared for properly, it would never break.

This sixth-generation Accord is available in coupe and sedan body styles, equipped with basic DX (sedan only), mid-grade LX or loaded EX trim. There are also two new trim levels this year: SE and Value Package (VP). The standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine in the DX Sedan is worth 135 horses. LX and EX models come with a VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) engine, in your choice of 2.3-liter four-cylinder (which generates 150 horsepower) or 3.0-liter V6 (200 horsepower) configurations.

The spunky fours can be mated to a slick-shifting manual or four-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. The V6, available only with the automatic, is a model of refinement, revving smoothly and silently.

Now that we've praised the living daylights out of this car, here's some bad news: The low price of the DX is accompanied by a low level of equipment. Also, the Accord is easy to drive, but it doesn't reward the driver much for the efforts. You won't mistake this for a performance car -- look to the Nissan Altima for competent canyon-carving. The Accord is suited more to daily driving in the urban jungle, featuring decent acceleration, strong brakes and light, effortless steering.

As with the Toyota Camry (which is all-new this year, incidentally), refinement and attention to detail are the Accord's strengths. Almost all interior materials are pleasing to the eye and touch, and are assembled with great care. Body panel gap tolerances are about half what you'd find in competing American products. Storage room abounds; the Accord mimics a minivan with so many places to stash maps, drinks, change and assorted detritus. Spacious, comfortable and quiet, the Accord will tote many happy campers for miles on end as long as they don't mind the rather stiff highway ride. The seats are comfortable, both front and rear, and ergonomics are nearly flawless.

While not exactly spicy, the Honda Accord is the definitive family sedan or personal coupe. A low price, a high level of refinement, a cavernous interior and a well-deserved reputation for reliability put the Accord at the top of the heap. Even a loaded EX V6 model with leather, alloy wheels, power moonroof, automatic climate control, CD player, premium sound and steering-wheel radio controls barely surpasses the $25,000 mark. Accord remains the benchmark by which all other midsize cars are measured.

2002 Highlights

Honda has added a new trim level for 2002, the SE. The Accord SE is based on the LX four-cylinder coupe or sedan trim level with an automatic transmission. Features setting the SE apart from LX models include an upgraded audio system, a driver seat power height adjustment, interior wood grain trim, antilock brakes, remote keyless entry and 15-inch alloy wheels.

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Transmission issues Honda Wont Acknowledge

thuglife714,04/01/2014

I am the third owner of this car after my uncle. My uncle at 68,000 miles had to replace the transmission $2500. Then later he sold the car to me. with 116,000 miles on it.. At 129,000 miles I had to rebuilt the transmission $1500 now currently at 143,100 miles symptoms of transmission slipping hesitating yet again. Meaning a new rebuilt.. engine code P1751. I was thinking of buying the

129,000 miles - never a big problem

chris082087,03/29/2011

I purchased the car used from a dealer in 08 at 93,000 miles. While I owned the car, it was maintained well. I had the oil changed every 3-5k. I had the timing belt and plugs changed at the 120k mark ($900ish). I never had a problem, and I drove the car pretty hard. I ended up getting T-boned around 129k and the car was totaled... Every few months, something would come-up (vibration,

14 year owner shooting for 250000 miles

Ronnie,03/29/2016

Love my car===despite transmission replacement at 83g which after some discussion cost me 1100 instead of the full quoted cost of 2200. Brake rotors are basically a routine issue due to warping. This in turn quickly causes front end issues if not addressed as soon as you notice wheels shaking when you brake over 50 mph. I still enjoy driving it after 173G miles and will likely keep it

Avoid like the plague !

Cristoph,04/26/2016

I've owned this car since 2005. I made a quick decision to buy it without doing research. BAD MOVE ! Take 5 mins to look up official recall \ complaints. Anyone who gives this car a good review has limited knowledge and/or experience with cars. The automatic transmission might go down in history for being one of the WORST ever made. Ever notice accords with faded paint ? That's

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Features & Specs

MPG

18 city / 26 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

200 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG

20 city / 28 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

150 hp @ 5700 rpm

MPG

20 city / 28 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

150 hp @ 5700 rpm

MPG

20 city / 28 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

150 hp @ 5700 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Acceptable

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Used 2002 Honda Accord Overview

The Used 2002 Honda Accord is offered in the following submodels: Accord Sedan, Accord Coupe. Available styles include EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A), EX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A), SE 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A), EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A), Value Package 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A), EX 4dr Sedan w/Leather (2.3L 4cyl 4A), EX 2dr Coupe (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M), DX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A), SE 2dr Coupe (2.3L 4cyl 4A), EX 2dr Coupe w/Leather (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A), EX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M), Value Package 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 4A), SE 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 4A), EX 4dr Sedan w/Leather (2.3L 4cyl 5M), LX 2dr Coupe (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS and Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX 2dr Coupe (2.3L 4cyl 5M), EX 2dr Coupe (2.3L 4cyl 5M), DX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M), SE 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 4A), EX 2dr Coupe w/Leather (2.3L 4cyl 5M), LX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 5M), DX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 4A), LX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 5M), and DX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (2.3L 4cyl 5M).

What's a good price on a Used 2002 Honda Accord?

Price comparisons for Used 2002 Honda Accord trim styles:

The Used 2002 Honda Accord EX V-6 is priced between $5,995 and$5,995 with odometer readings between 91478 and91478 miles.
The Used 2002 Honda Accord SE is priced between $4,444 and$4,444 with odometer readings between 154916 and154916 miles.

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Should I lease or buy a 2002 Honda Accord?

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