Honda Accord Saloon (1993 - 1998) 2.2i VTEC 4d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's a bit of an older man's car (I'm 28) but in a way I kind of like that. Also older people have more life experience! In saying that I've 17" alloys, had the bumpers, door-handles and side mouldings spaying in body-colour silver. I've also clear side repeaters etc to "pimp it up".
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They tell me it's a lot of car for the money.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, now that I've bought a Honda I can't see me going anywhere else as long as they keep building reliable cars.
What are you likely to buy next?
A newer Accord/Civic.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a great deal and paid cheaper than book price because the car had just came in as a trade-in and the dealer sold it to me as "sold as seen". It was due an MOT/service etc but we both knew it wouldn't be an issue because we'd both give it the once over.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I sold my 2003 Honda CRV because we bought my wife a Nissan Note. I don't do big miles so an older 'cheaper' car would do me fine.
What was the dealer like?
No problems.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great to drive but best on the open road. Potters about nicely when taking it easy but sounds like a different car when floored and the VTEC kicks in. Recommended.
What's it like to park?
Average. No better/worse than any other car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Theres 135,000 on the car and the only thing that needed done was a drivers rear caliper fitted. The car runs like a sewing machine and is typically Honda. Absolutely spot on.
What's most practical about your car?
Good size boot and cabin. Great for travelling in comfort. The leather seats help too!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I like the cruise control and leather/electric seats.
