Honda Accord Saloon (1998 - 2003) 1.8i VTEC Sport 4d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What a lovely car you have-by Indians driving old mans car -by British
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Good Car
Would you buy this car again and why?
no
What are you likely to buy next?
Car with good ride comfort like a Citroen which doesnt break your back,good power in low revs,like VTEC in high revs,good handling and having very good mpg and good looking -which I think does not exist
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,800
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Honda reliability
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Steering seems a little too big ,but not meaty to hold.It is some what precise anyway and responds well to inputs.But there seems to be less space on the drivers left side ,so steering to left feels a bit odd.The suspension is stiff and you can feel the pot holes and rough surfaces.But the seats are really good even if it lacks lumbar support.Really good supportive seats.Good handling.Engine lacks power in low revs,but when comes alive when yu revs go past 2500 rpm and ths is the best part of the car when the driver can enjoy the VTEC engine.The sound inside the cabin increses with speed and on motorways,otherwise quiet.MPG -Disappointing in town 4.5 miles per litre and 6.5 in motorways.
What's it like to park?
Not that difficult because of good visibility and steering.Be careful for posts in parking spaces which are not visible when you reverse into a carpark.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong yet. There is a vibrating sound from the parcel tray when driving on poor roads and it is very irritating.There is also a booming sound from the tyres on poor roads.
What's most practical about your car?
Saloon model restricts luggge space,but nice to look at than a accord hatch.It has a spoiler and side skirt.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Nothing,no cruise control or electronic climate control as in SE and SE executive models.But looks better than those models.
