1997 Honda Accord

Love it

By john (KY) on Monday, April 29, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 353,000

Pros: "best car in world"

Cons: "dont get automatic honda to much trans problems"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"simple its the best car ive ever own its got 353,000 miles and u would never know it . i drive every day has never let me down. i got the 5speed verson i wouldnt own a automatic honda . this car gets easy 38-40mpg local without a problem and will flat fly with the vtec 2.2 motor. so sporty fast and awesome car all the way around"

4 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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A really great car

By HondaFanatic (CA) on Thursday, April 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

Pros: "Excellent value, keeps on going!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car just keeps on going! It's awesome. And great mileage. Roomy enough in both front and back. Not too large overall, a problem with some newer model years. Not luxurious but very workable and comfortable. Great sized and easy to access trunk. Love all the window glass--Honda has streamlined new 2013 models and taken away too much of the glass. I like seeing all the way around! Only have one glitch that is a problem in coastal climate winters- so I think is a problem for just this car, not the whole model year. --windows fog up inside and it takes turning on the air conditioner to get them clear, the heater defroster takes too long. This model year should be used as a baseline. Easy to maintain inside. Looks a little worn outside but just hard to give up a real winner."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Great car for over 15 years

By Connie (CA) on Sunday, April 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 340,000

Pros: "Great, reliable, comfortable car. Good Gas milage"

Cons: "Clear coat peeled quickly. Easily stolen."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this car new on 4/30/97. I have over 300,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. Reliability is fantastic. Never died on me while driving. I've replaced 3 timing belts, probably 4 sets of brakes and at least 4 sets of tires. This was my third Honda and first Accord. Now, bad things: the clear coat started going early, probably the first 7 years. The inner door handle I've replaced twice because it's plastic with foil wrapped and starts peeling and gets sharp. I had to have the cooling system worked on and the third mechanic got it right. I recently had it painted the original color "dark purple" and three days after getting it back it was stolen. This was the second time it was stolen in two years. Yes, it appears this year and before are easily stolen. I still love this car and hope to get it back. I have my second Honda Accord but this is a great car. Anyone see a freshly painted purple 97 Honda Accord please take a second look it may be mine."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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my first car at 21

By red marvin the martian (CA) on Thursday, April 11, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,100

Pros: "great to drive"

Cons: "wheel volume, sun roof in my model, power seats ,"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"this vechicle has never failed me even at the baddest times super relaible even in with the so called cold starts easy to uprgrade i did, parts to replace are cheap , performance is always higher love it"

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Awesome car!!!!

By Lynne on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 263,000

Pros: "Sports car handling and incrediable practicality"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car is my first honda and has made me a believer. Even at 263,000 miles and lots of hard use, it runs like a top and gets good gas mileage(30-32 mpg)."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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The honda dream

By honda dream (GA) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "fun to drive great on gas and holds value very wll"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"bought this car for 3100$ about 1000$ more then what kbb appraised it for and i gotta say no regrets with only 120000 miles on it ill drive the car for a couple of years and get back close to what i paid for it very smooh strong engine. they need to make more cars like this not only is it extremely reliable good on gas and cheap to fix it can also be upgraded to a speedster >:)"

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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