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Hi Eric, and everyone else,
I didn’t find a topic on this so hear I go:
I’m in the market to purchase a 98-02 Accord, and was wondering what to look for ?
(Besides the usual stuff, brakes, axles, tires, struts, fluids, vin tags on all the body panels, timing belt, and road test)Is there any thing I should be looking for ? I’ve herd ball joints can be a weak area.
I’m not new to cars, actually I worked at a Toyota dealer for 3 years. My experience with Honda has been limited to
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Transmissions seem to be a problem in those vehicles. particularly the V6 models.
Theres a few posts in the service area with posters and there Accords having transmission problems.
Thats the only reason i know C8-)
+1 on dreamer2344, auto transmissions are the main problem for these cars. Stick shift would be more reliable
+2 on dreamer2344. I purchased a used 2001 honda accord 32000 miles in 2004. Thus, far the vehicle has been immensely reliable; however, with that said, the only major hiccup I’ve had is with the transmission. The original transmission failed at approximately 60000 miles. Honda agreed to replace it with a remanufactured one at no cost of my own. This remanufactured transmission failed at approximately 120000 miles. This time, honda did NOT agree to replace it. I paid $3000 for a replacement NEW transmission from a 3rd party manufacturer. Currently, I have roughly 188000 miles without any major issues.
+2 on dreamer2344. I purchased a used 2001 honda accord 32000 miles in 2004. Thus, far the vehicle has been immensely reliable; however, with that said, the only major hiccup I’ve had is with the transmission. The original transmission failed at approximately 60000 miles. Honda agreed to replace it with a remanufactured one at no cost of my own. This remanufactured transmission failed at approximately 120000 miles. This time, honda did NOT agree to replace it. I paid $3000 for a replacement NEW transmission from a 3rd party manufacturer. Currently, I have roughly 188000 miles without any major issues.
I have a 2000 Accord (4 cylinder automatic) myself.
In my almost 2 years of ownership, my car has never given any major issues. I got the car at 143k miles, and I’ve only had to replace a few wear and tear parts.
That being said; I’d advice for you to get a manual. The V6 versions are known to have weaker transmissions. The 4 cylinder auto’s seem to be fine. Mine hasn’t given any issues, and I have not came across any strong evidence pointing to the 4 cyl auto transmissions being weak.
If you wind up with an auto, as with any car (especially this one) try to find out if the car has been properly maintained. I actually drain and refill my auto trans fluid at least once a year.
I have a 2000 Accord (4 cylinder automatic) myself.
In my almost 2 years of ownership, my car has never given any major issues. I got the car at 143k miles, and I’ve only had to replace a few wear and tear parts.
That being said; I’d advice for you to get a manual. The V6 versions are known to have weaker transmissions. The 4 cylinder auto’s seem to be fine. Mine hasn’t given any issues, and I have not came across any strong evidence pointing to the 4 cyl auto transmissions being weak.
If you wind up with an auto, as with any car (especially this one) try to find out if the car has been properly maintained. I actually drain and refill my auto trans fluid at least once a year.
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