suggestions to buy accord

Hi,

Thank you to all who replied to my previous post "Are new hondas
maintenance free".

These days I am looking to change my Accord 93 LX with 200000km on it.
I love this car but only reason is that my wife cannot drive stick
shift and we do not want to have 2 cars. First I thought to buy a new
Corolla or Civic and I test drove both 2005 models but after driving
this accord for some years, I did not like anyone of these new models.
(seems like very small/conjusted from inside and even my 93 accord has
more kick then these)

Now I considering 2000-2002 Accord Automatic. I would like to know what
are the things I need to consider before making a final deal. I was
told that Accords after 1998 need timing belt replacement after 160Kkm,
is that true? Are there any other major items that I need to consider?

Thank you in advance.

yahmed wrote:

> Now I considering 2000-2002 Accord Automatic. I would like to know what
> are the things I need to consider before making a final deal. I was
> told that Accords after 1998 need timing belt replacement after 160Kkm,
> is that true? Are there any other major items that I need to consider?

If you are considering an Accord in that year range, get one with the VTEC
4-cylinder. The non-VTEC is barely adequate, while a handful of V6 models
have transmission issues.

As for the timing belt, I'm not sure what the interval is for that Accord;
it may be 160,000km (depends on which engine). I have a '93 Accord, and its
interval is 144,000km (or 6 years).

I would suggest you teach your wife to drive a stick shift like millions of
other women do.


"yahmed" > wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Thank you to all who replied to my previous post "Are new hondas
> maintenance free".
>
> These days I am looking to change my Accord 93 LX with 200000km on it.
> I love this car but only reason is that my wife cannot drive stick
> shift and we do not want to have 2 cars. First I thought to buy a new
> Corolla or Civic and I test drove both 2005 models but after driving
> this accord for some years, I did not like anyone of these new models.
> (seems like very small/conjusted from inside and even my 93 accord has
> more kick then these)
>
> Now I considering 2000-2002 Accord Automatic. I would like to know what
> are the things I need to consider before making a final deal. I was
> told that Accords after 1998 need timing belt replacement after 160Kkm,
> is that true? Are there any other major items that I need to consider?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>

In article .com>,
"yahmed" > wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Thank you to all who replied to my previous post "Are new hondas
> maintenance free".
>
> These days I am looking to change my Accord 93 LX with 200000km on it.
> I love this car but only reason is that my wife cannot drive stick
> shift and we do not want to have 2 cars. First I thought to buy a new
> Corolla or Civic and I test drove both 2005 models but after driving
> this accord for some years, I did not like anyone of these new models.
> (seems like very small/conjusted from inside and even my 93 accord has
> more kick then these)
>
> Now I considering 2000-2002 Accord Automatic. I would like to know what
> are the things I need to consider before making a final deal. I was
> told that Accords after 1998 need timing belt replacement after 160Kkm,
> is that true? Are there any other major items that I need to consider?
>
> Thank you in advance.

1998-2002 Honda Accords all look alike. I advise your to get one of those.
The four cyld. EX models are the best ones to consider since they have
more features than the LX models. Run a carfax report before you buy it.
The 2002's are slighly better since minor improvements were made each
year. I have a 1999 Accord EX and I love it--no major problems and it has
61,000 miles on it.

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