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This review on the Honda will be aimed at the budget second hand car market, of which there are many good examples to be had for less than £500. The Honda Accord, I recon, is one of the best cars to be had from this era and price. This model of Accord is a 2.0 16v multipoint injection, single ... Read review





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Honda Accord 2.0i, 1991 'H' Reg
A review by mr.blue.sky on Honda Accord 2.0i ES
December 17th, 2004


Author's product rating:   

Safety Good 
Comfort Excellent 
Road Handling Excellent 
Looks Excellent 
Features Excellent 

Advantages: Quality, reliability, performance .
Disadvantages: Uninspiring looks, on this model year .

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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This review on the Honda will be aimed at the budget second hand car market, of which there are many good examples to be had for less than £500. The Honda Accord, I recon, is one of the best cars to be had from this era and price.

This model of Accord is a 2.0 16v multipoint injection, single overhead cam, (operating all the 16 valves), PGM-FI engine.

First impressions of the car (depending on what you’ve been used to), can be a bit on the boring looking side. It’s all there, but it’s a bit of a bog standard looking 4 door 5 seater family saloon with all the bits in the right places. Fine for what we’re talking about here , but no style guru, compared with the slick designs of today’s market.

There’s no getting away from the fact though, that this car, even at this model year is quite exceptional in its design and build quality. (Well it’s still going sweet at this time now) so this must say a fair bit about the quality.

I myself was after a cheap car to run around in. Done a fair bit of car repairs myself over the years, so was prepared to face this cheap end of the market, without too many worries. After a bit of a scan round the local area, I spotted this Honda for £100 , no mot, but the body and the interior were in very good order, but as my last car was dying a slow death, thought this one would be an ideal project to keep me on the road, (once repaired).


To be honest, I recon the bloke wanted over the odds really, but no matter,I bought it anyway. (I’m just too flash with my cash!). As the car had been stood around for a while, the first job was to un-seize the brakes. A bit of a weak point in Jap’ cars, left standing round for too long . A rear section exhaust, and a replaced front broken coil spring later, the car was through its MOT.
Now the car owes me roughly £280,purchase, bits + mot-fee. Not a bad deal.

Plonking butt on seat for the first time, you’ll notice how well everything is arranged around you, the steering column is adjustable, along with the height of the seat, by way of an electrical switch at the base of the seat, next to this are the petrol filler cap / boot release catches. It’s great jacking yourself high in the air so as to get a great driving position, this helps suport the legs, making it very comfy for long journeys.

The steering wheel is a good shape, I think it suits all driving styles. Inside this can be found the 2 buttons that control the cruise functions, 1 – set /decelerate, 2- resume /accelerate, along with of course , the horn.Cuise control Will be canceled with the application of either the brakes or clutch. Best used for motorway driving.

The interior, seats and fittings are of very high quality and to me are a great source of my driving pleasure in this car.

I find it amazing that after 140,000 miles on the clock, the car is still tight as a drum, no smoke no rattles and still drives as smooth as silk. I cannot fault the quality of this car, would have no worries about jumping in it ,any time to travel any long distance.
All switch functions, buttons, and controls are very easy to hand. The sound system can be removed along with a storage tray to open up a large space that will accept a full double sized ( sony ) head unit, which had kicking about ! this looks and sounds the dogs.
A useful tray for parking coins is there on the right hand side, below the air vent.

Centre console has 2 air vents, below this are the climate control buttons , hot / cold , 6speed fan, air con’ , fresh & re-circulated air buttons, the stereo head unit, a tray for Fags / lighter ?, ash tray, and a useful storage area at the bottom. The driver has control of all windows, both door mirrors (heating option for frosty mornings), and the option to lock out the rear windows.
The seats are firm and comfortable. The rears combine a centre arm rest & an access to the boot space. Can be used, I suppose for golf clubs, or just chucking all the rubbish out of the way, to be emptied out later. The brown carpets on this one are thick and of high quality also, adding to the nice feel.

The car is a good performer on the road, the engine on this one has 135 bhp, and most of this power will be found in the revs. The handling is surprisingly good for the saloon shape. I’ve not found much body roll at all when pushed hard. The standard 185 / 70/ 14 tyres cope very well with fast tight bends.

This fact I think has more to do with superb suspension set up.
And will out perform some of my previously owned ( sports ) cars
Bits and spares for this, I find quit pricey, as with most Jap’ cars.
But they last a long time so no real worries there.
Rust protection fine too, only probs being with the lower front sections of the rear wheel arches ( easy fix though ).

Very Happy with this old car. I honestly cannot fault it.
As every day transport, it is always there for you, great on fuel, reliable, fast, handles beautifuly, well equipped, smooth and quiet......... what more could you ask for ?

I’d highly recommend it as a great budget second hand buy.
I fully intend to keep this one on the road for long time, a fantastic all rounder.

Thanks.


 
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Car review of Honda Accord 2.0i ES by kfingleton

Advantages: That engine, mmm...
Disadvantages: Less roomy than VW, service intervals

...my first drive in a Honda Accord on Ciao, but that was just the enjoyment of a weekend with a test car. Now I have the real thing to throw superlatives at. It took a while in coming but we’ve had the car for three weeks now and I’ve had the pleasure of driving it every day for the past week. This is the Accord from an owner’s perspective. When I left home for university I went into halls with people I had never known, but a lot ...
...is. On the outside, Honda has recently added a couple of tiny little tweaks for only those with an eye for detail to spot. The new front and rear bumpers have been revised with the new front end giving the car a more aggressive look, especially with the fog-lamps. The 15-inch alloy wheels are a little undersized, but are quite nice anyway. The car may not have the flair of the Renault Laguna or the solidity of the new Passat but it is a handsome ... Read review

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26.03.2001
A Top Competitior
Car review of Honda Accord 2.0i ES by kfingleton

Advantages: A gook looker that gives real driver satisfaction
Disadvantages: Inferior build quality on the inside

...far as I'm aware, the Honda Accord is the best selling car in the USA. Selling in massive numbers is usually the sign of a very unexceptional and frankly boring car (see the Toyota Corolla for the perfect example). Although the new Accord isn't exactly radical looking in its design, it is in its own way quite distinguished and indeed far more sporty looking than the VW Passat or the Nissan Primera. The Accord may eclipsed in terms of sales by the ...
...leader. The ergonomics of the Honda are faultless and it is solidly, if not particularly attractively built. It is far superior to the Mondeo, Renault Laguna, Nissan Primera et al in this sector. The interior space, especially in the back is a little behind the VW but still comfortable enough for 4 adults if you really need the space. As I have already noted, a Honda engine is a strong, reliable one. The 2.0 SE car I drove was an excellent performer, ... Read review

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15.12.2000
Excellent Motor
Car review of Honda Accord 2.0i ES by CBland

Advantages: Reliability, power, price
Disadvantages: Miles per gallon

This is the second Honda Accord that I have owned. I currently have the hatchback model. The car is very quiet, very reliable and has good acceleration. It is an excellent car for cruising without any strain. My previous model didn't have cruise control but this one does. Not very useful around rural Norfolk but is good on motorways. Not too many colours to choose from. I have had the black but currently have one that looks wine coloured! Seats very ... Read review

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30.07.2000
cheaper than a mondeo
Car review of Honda Accord 2.0i ES by G_T_Smith

Advantages: Leather, heated seats, climate control, handling, comfort, engine note
Disadvantages: thirsty when pushed

...bought a second hand 1999 honda accord ES in 2003, with just 36K miles on the clock, the car was advertised at £6000 with a 2 year warenty from a honda main dealer. Before I go any further, if you had logged on to auto trader at the time you would of noticed that this was the cheapest 2 litre family car around with this number of miles. Next take into account it comes with a 2 year honda warrenty + I didn't pay the asking price, Next take into account ...
...spoiler and side skirts, all Honda extra's fitted when new) had a new price of over £20000. So as a new car it depricated like a brick, but as a second hand buy on paper it looks good. So I took it for a test drive, (prior to the Honda I had an R reg Audi A8 2.6 V6, which had had numerous minor faults). The car seemed well screwed together, and the instrument binacles, looked like they where from an Alfa. Althought it did not have the pull of the ... Read review

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29.12.2003
My Sixth
Car review of Honda Accord 2.0i ES by delamerepark

Advantages: Sensible prices, well-built, an engineer's car.
Disadvantages: I am still thinking about this!

...are a sound buy for families with as much space as most people need, particularly the five door models. Stick to the servicing schedules and many years of trouble free motoring should follow. By the way, I don't and never have worked for Honda or even in the motor industry! ... Read review

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