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Honda Accord Sport 6M
jonus0001, Macomb, MI, 08/11/2013
Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought this car four months ago and have 1300 miles on it. The car is very comfortable and fun to drive. Unfortunately, the car has been back to the dealer 5 times . The seals around the drivers side window are bad. The car sounds like a wind tunnel above 60 mph. In addition, some part is bouncing around in the dash making a constant rattle. The local dealership and Honda North American did nothing to fix the problem until I made it clear I was filing a lemon law complaint. Build quality of this first year model has been below normal for Honda's usual high standards.
Hiccups Continue
Crane Operator, Pottstown, PA, 10/31/2016
updated 11/21/2024
Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Update VIII: 269,415 miles and the steering column problems are returning. Practically every light, other than the "Check Engine" light is on in the dash, yet every system works perfectly fine. I've had the steering column apart several times and all looks fine but the lights won't go out. If I erase all of the DTC's, as soon as the car is started, they all return. Very frustrating! But no reason not to keep driving it. As I stated, everything works fine. Update VII: 255,056 miles and the ignition key cylinder stopped turning in the steering column. Further research taught me that this is a rather common occurrence with 2000+ year Hondas. Interesting, because it never was an issue with the 17 Hondas I've owned previously, many of which had well over 300,000+ miles on them. I removed the key cylinder and learned all there was to learn about repairing this defect without resorting to changing the key cylinder completely and reprogramming the entire security system. I'll take the older style any day. This is not progress in my book! In the process, I had to "reorient" the electric steering sensor to "center" itself so that the car didn't think it was in a skid and the anti-lock braking system try and endlessly compensate. What a hassle! But now it's functioning again. I'm over 256K miles and all is well. Still amazed at the gas mileage and the fact that this car is 99.9% original! Update VI: 230,600 miles and running strong. Currently reading 31.6 mpg since day 1 on the "B" trip odometer that has never been reset. No new parts installed other than routine oil changes still the last update at 218,200+ mile update. I did replace 2 tires on the front after hitting a pot-hole and blowing a tire and denting the rim. Wheel alignment seems unaffected, having put 6K miles on since that incident and the front tire wear is even on both sides. I'm still lovin' this car! I can't understand why Honda stopped making cars with manual transmissions. Update V: 218,200+ and counting. Still averaging 31.4 mpg since new. All original except basic wear parts and front exhaust from manifold to Cat because the "flex" portion started to fail after getting torn on some road debris. The front driver's seatback side bolster cushion continues to deteriorate from friction wear of entering/exiting but otherwise the interior is showroom pristine. The motor uses no oil and there is no evidence of fluid dripping from any drivetrain component. I'm amazed the CV joints aren't failing yet but they seem to be in great shape. I love this car! Update lV: At 193,000 + miles this car still amazes me and is still averaging 31.5 mpg from day 1 on all miles travelled thus far. Beyond the rug wearing through under my right foot pivot spot and the driver seat support padding on the outside by the door, where you drag across it getting in and out, the car is flawless. The 4 cylinder engine still has enough pep to stick your backbone deep in the seat cushions on acceleration and the 6 speed shift smooth as silk. No regrets on this purchase, whatsoever! Update III: THE BEST car I've ever owned. That's a fact! Currently sitting at 173,000 miles with 31.2 mpg average on the NEVER reset "B" trip odometer. I did change the original spark plugs, alternator belt, and the air intake tube from the air cleaner to the intake manifold about 3,000 miles ago when I discovered the tube had developed a hairline crack in it. I have hit 37 mpg recently several times since I changed the plugs. The driver's seat lumbar wear spot hasn't gotten substantially worse since I updated this past May but now the rug on the floor has worn through where my right heel pivots between the accelerator and brake pedals. Other than those 2 wear issues in the interior, the car is flawless. I understand Honda is no longer offering an Accord with a manual transmission as of this year. That's a real shame. My 19th Honda, ALL of them with manual transmissions, notone single issue with ANY of them. Update II: 5/1/20 UNBELIEVABLE is how I'd describe this car. I'm just over 168,000 miles with a 31.4 mpg average on the "B" trip odometer that has never been reset from brand new. At 165,512 miles I replaced the original spark plugs and put only the second set of brakes on the car. I use only Honda parts with the exception of an air conditioner condenser unit that I had to replace this past summer (2019) because a rock managed to find it's way through the grille and penetrate the fins. I ordered a new condenser from Honda and it arrived with the packaging perfectly intact but with crushed fins on the actual unit. It obviously as packaged that way. I returned it without any problems and it was reordered. Several days later I received a second condenser with exactly the same scenario. The package was absolutely unscathed on the exterior yet the product had crushed fins inside. Honda parts said I'd have to open every one at the dealership to find one without an issue. Forget that! I registered my complaint and ordered one aftermarket through RockAuto.com. It arrived in 3 days and was perfect. Easy installation! Other than the condenser, the car is all original except for wear and tear items mentioned below like brakes, tires, and wiper blades. I still am disappointed in the way the driver's seat left side lumbar cloth material has deteriorated but otherwise, it's an unbelievable car! UPDATE: 11/1/17 STILL AMAZING after all there years (with apology to Paul Simon)! This car has now turned 109K with no reset from new on the "B" trip odometer. Based on that odometer, the vehicle has averaged 31.6 mpg since day 1. This figure has fallen slightly since I wrote the initial review, posted below, because I am now retired and my average trip length is substantially shorter. My driving over the past year can be characterized as under 20 mile round trips, mostly stop and go. Regardless, I still affirm this Accord's fantastic quality, drivability, user-friendliness, and performance. I cannot find ANYTHING I don't like about it. ORIGINAL: I just rolled over 87K miles on my '13 Sport purchased in 3/13. It's my 19th Honda (all with 4 cylinder, manual transmissions) and I can't say ANYTHING bad about it. It's an amazing car! I've owned several Accord EX-L's ('91,'96, '99, '06), a couple Civic Si's and this car leaves them all in the dust. The best part is that it does all that "fun to drive" stuff at plus 30 mpg! I've never reset the "B" trip odometer since new so I have an overall running accounting of 32.6 mpg. At some times, when driving a long distance on a single tank I've topped 40 mpg on the "A" trip odometer and can regularly hit 38.5 mpg in the same scenario. What's not to like? My car has never needed any dealer work other than scheduled maintenance, which I'm religious about. It's still on the original rear brakes and the front pads have only been changed once. It came on Michelins and I've kept it on them replacing the originals at 62K. if I had any criticism of the car at all, it would be that I wish it had a leather seat option. The cloth seats function excellent but the fabric shows any liquid stain, no matter how slight, even sweat. That fact deters from the overall "pizazz" of the interior. I bought this model because it had the 4 cylinder, manual tranny combo as the stock set up. Why pay extra for what you don't need. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat!
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Sport Manual Rocks!
lokerola, Arlington, VA, 06/07/2013
Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
31 of 37 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2013 Accord with the 6 speed manual and it's fantastic. It drives with precision, yet isn't twitchy. the manual is just one of the best I've ever used - snick, snick like butter into each gear. I also love the car isn't bogged down with too much technology. It seems like every mfg. is trying to outdo each other with tech goodies, when what most people want is a basic, good, easy, yet fun to drive car. I fear this Accord may be the last of those honest, easy to drive, basic cars. If you like to shift yourself, and like a bit of sport with you r dive and don't want a ton of tech goodies - it doesn't get much better than a 2013 Accord Sport with a manual.
2013 Honda Accord Sport
Hondaownersince2004, Bastrop, LA, 11/07/2015
Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Honda Accord Sport brand new in October 2013. Since then, my screen/monitor, starter & battery have been replaced under warranty. The screen went out within a few months, the starter went out in July 2015 at about 17,000 miles and my battery's cell went bad this week at 27,000 miles. After being stranded twice by my car, I'm questioning its reliability & wondering what will happen next. I owned a Honda Civic for 10 years & did not have any issues with it. After reading numerous complaints and talking to a Honda salesperson, starter and battery issues are fairly common with newer models. I travel a lot for job purposes, so I must have a car that is reliable. I will be trading my Honda soon.
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earnhart1, Broomfield, CO, 08/29/2013
Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have 3,500 miles now, so feel I can give a good posting on the car. This is my 5th Honda--and it's definitely the best to date. Traded my V6 auto Accord to this 4 cyl. manual Sport model--really fun car to drive! Quick easy throws on the manual and the engine loves to rev in the high range. The car seems screwed together well--no rattles or initial problems with build quality. Easy to drive both city and highway--but ride is much firmer than my previous Accord. Having test driven the Mazda 6 (as this was the closest contender), I went with the Honda for features and value.....but it was a close call. Gotta say, not disappointed with my purchase at all--really have enjoyed the car.