Honda Accord Saloon 2.3i 4d (SR) (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not especially cheap, new or used, but quality isn't.
Costs
Main dealer servicing is quite pricey and short intervals (6K) don't help. On the other hand, very little goes wrong. Fuel economy is reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Generally very competent. Slick controls, powerful brakes and secure handling. Jittery ride quality though, and unsettled over bumps at high speeds.
Performance
2.3i engine is smooth and powerful, but only feels really quick from +4000rpm. Happy to be worked hard, and cruise at high speeds. The car's best attribute by some distance.
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Living with it
Reliability
Flawless in every respect.
Image
Smart looking and hasn't dated much but utterly anonymous - which can be a bonus.
Comfort
Lots of standard toys, including the essential air-con. Good seats and plenty of cabin space, but the ride quality lets the side down. Too much road noise intrudes at motorway speeds.
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Security and Service
Security
Typically lax early-nineties Japanese: no standard immobiliser or deadlocks.
Service
Honda dealers are generally a lot friendlier and more efficient than the industry average.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes