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1.88 out of 5 stars

DUPE ME BUT ONCE!!!!!!

DUPE me ONCE, 05/09/2004
2002 Honda Accord SE 2dr Coupe (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Honda cars are BOTH over priced AND over rated!!! I was promised EXCELLENT mileage (actual; 15/25), EXCELLENT build quality (rattles everywhere), EXCELLENT dealer relationship (they've as much told me to stop talking to anyone about the problems with this gas hog and to go to H$%L). After twenty six months, this Honda Accord SE Coupe is in MINT condition with 28k miles, yet last month I was allowed 12,700 on a trade in. Go figure!!!!! Dupe me but ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Solid car, solid value

Dan Anderson, 06/08/2002
2002 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Have an '89 Camry with 220,000+ miles that's cost me less than 3 Gs--including brakes and tires--to maintain over 11 years of consistent driving. A tough act to follow. When purchasing a newby I was looking for a dependable car with reasonable gas mileage, crankdown windows, and a manual tranny. Got it in the Honda Accord for less than 13K. I've put on 18,000+ miles in 8 months w/o incident. Suprisingly large inside and out. Rides quietly and smoothly (no shimmy or pull) at 80+ mph. Excellent no-frills value from someone who believes a car is for transportation only. Would absolutely buy only 2 types of cars in the future, Toyota or Honda.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Bad Experience

Toolman, 03/04/2009
2002 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I will never buy another Honda product. I have had to have the transmission rebuilt twice in this vehicle. Once at 77,00 miles, and again at 103,00. American Honda offered no assistance when I contacted them. Search the internet and you'll find numerous complains about problems with failed transmission on this model. I'm going back to Toyota for my next car purchase.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Oil consumption issues & soon-to-go tranny

honda4311, 03/01/2012
2002 Honda Accord SE 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The cherry red accord has 120,000 miles on it and as of the fall of 2011, has been consuming 1/2 quart of oil per week. It is evident the oil rings went bad as black oil deposits coat the inside of the tailpipe. It's not blowing blue smoke, just consuming oil. We are still on the original transmission, which is better than most people have faired, but the hesitation in shifting is evident. When you slow down, you must come to a complete stop and wait a second for the car to shift into 1rst gear. Oh, Honda, I lost a lot of respect for you & these engineering f*&k ups and you won't admit it. I drive a 2003 Civic LX with roughly the same mileage. It has been a gem. No issues whatsoever.

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4 out of 5 stars

I Love Driving this car!

Truong N., 11/30/2015
2002 Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have 146k miles on the odometer. The Engine and Transmission are still flawless. No leaks or anything. I did have to replace the radiator, timing belt, and water pump. Man this car is pretty quick for almost a 14 year old car. It gets me where I need to go. The ride quality is really stiff, not the best when it comes down to ride quality. The fuel economy is't good either. I can't complain because it's a v6. I average about 18 mpg from city and highway driven. I love the comfortable seats and the exterior of this car! It's my daily drive and I love driving this car.

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4 out of 5 stars
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