Not even surprised. I know a man who had one of these with a little over 900k miles. 2 liter, 5 speed manual. Rust killed it for a finish but with that mileage, he got his moneys worth. Said it was the best car he ever owned and actually misses it. He said when it clocked 200k he was considering changing cars. Then 300 and 400 and so on until it gave up the ghost. Other than the rust it was still a very solid car mechanically. Always started for him
Had one of these, remember this competed heavily with the Camry. When the ‘97 Camry came out, there was a wait to see Honda’s response, everybody had these. Good ol’ days.
My grandma still has her 99 ex v6. It’s super reliable, has plenty of power, it’s definitely fun to drive. She hardly drives as well, and every time it starts up perfectly and purrs haha! She says it’s mine when she feels like she can’t safely drive anymore, which is great because I learned to drive in it. It’s definitely staying in our family. Super low mileage too since she doesn’t drive much anymore.
Have owned a 2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4 cylinder since 2006. Currently has 225k miles with original motor, alternator, and starter. Has never overheated and starts everytime. Super easy to work on and love the time where options were limited. Such a reliable vehicle and fun to drive.
Being born in '89, I've ridden in and driven so many of this gen, as all my friends, teachers, etc had one. I remember every gen of Accord being EVERYWHERE over the years, one time in 2012 I pulled up to an intersection next to another 1990 Accord in my own, then across the street there was two other 4th gens at the light next to each other and I remember thinking "only in an Accord". We've owned every generation from '86 - '02. I wish we were able to keep the third generation, that one was special. After owning them all it's without question that the highest quality Accord was the 4th gen and they were the most striking. 5th gen improved on the 4th gen in some ways but took fair size a step back in overall quality and character despite being incrementally more refined, and the 6th gen was a bit more refined but by then it had gained a lot of weight and there was SIGNIFICANT cheapening in design, character, and materials then. Also in the reliability of the automatic transmissions. To date I still have a 4th and 5th gen EX's, both well over 300k miles. Our '02 was also a SE model in that pretty nice fire pepper red, as Honda called it. 276k miles and all original when we gave it away to a family member, it's still kicking!
Wow - I loved reading this. My sisters both have Accords and I have a Civic - it's so weird how different Hondas from the past seem. And though I love my Civic, I sometimes dream about driving a 4th gen Accord (like Million Mile Joe) :)
@@kevinabraham2029 Older Honda's were so special. And during a time when everything else was practically junk. Grab a 4th or 5th gen, they're wonderful! The 6th is really good as well. What Civic do you have?
@@jay.fromthebay Oh wow - I wish I lived then to see that - it must have been awesome to get into a Honda and know that you were in good hands vs the American Cars (I think trucks were decent, cars not so much). That's so good to hear :)!! The 6th is so beautiful in my opinion! I love its interior - so cleanly styled and ergonomic. I have a 2015 Civic EX Sedan - with the CVT :/. That transmission is my biggest gripe - it can be jerky, but 90,000 miles so far it hasn't technically been problematic. I want to do a manual swap so badly - but I'm not sure where/how to do it. But, I love it overall. Great features for the time and pretty solidly built. The R18 engine is a gem - very smooth. Thanks for replying, btw - it's nice to chat with car guys. Don't really have anyone who's really into cars in my life.
I had a 1998 2.3L Accord. Bought it from a no credit car dealer after Hurricane Sandy took away my mint condition 2003 Accord back in 2012. I was in college and I just needed a car. Even with only 73k miles on the odometer, that 1998's transmission slipped and jerked like crazy. It was obvious why the previous owner sold it. Eventually at 76k it gave out all together. Great car otherwise, to this day I have yet to find a more comfortable driver's seat. It even had the Honda 6 disk CD Changer in the trunk. Winded up selling it to a neighbor, and he had it for around 4 years. I saw him on the road with it countless times. Recently I purchased a 2022 Honda Civic. It reminds me so much of my 1998 Accord. The perfect size sedan.
a friend of mine's Dad had like a 1992 Honda Accord with a 6 disc changer also. Was that an option from the dealer? My buddy always made a big production out of loading up the 6 cd's we could switch between before heading out to the movies or wherever. As I type this Im thinking I doubt there was a 6 disc changer option in 1992, he must have after-marketed it. It was still in the trunk though as they were back then.
"it gave out altogether" the transmission? the engine? you just needed a transmission would of cost you $900 for a new transmission it would of have been like new???
I just bought a 2000 Honda Accord special edition leather seats Color red ⭐️😍 Rare of a car now these days 2000 135k Did a tune up today Gonna change the oxygen sensor soon
my first car was a 98' honda accord with over 300k miles, never had issues with til i got rear ended but even then it still drove. my second car has been a 2000 honda accord and ill never have another brand of car. so spacious and reliable
I have owned my 2002 LSI 2.3 for over 7 years and love it!! I have had 5 accords, but she is the best one. Only had 14000 kms onn the clock, had 95,000 when I bought her. Only major problem was had the petrol tanks flushed and injectors taken out and cleaned with some new parts and injector rubbers. Perfect size car for my needs.
I had one that i got up to 375k. One of the exhaust valves got stuck open. It still got me home. From LA to Phoenix! I sold it off to a dude for $300, maybe its still running today...
My Sister got a Plum Purple 1999 Accord V6 for Graduation in 2002 & She drove it to Los Angeles from North Carolina back to NC and she still drives it with 376k. I’ve Always wondered why any Accord SE before 1994 was The Top Trim but after 1993 The SE was basically an LX Honda with Alloys..🤔
I have a 98 accord coupe lx 5 spd (cg2), first year of the sixth gen. With the f23a1 engine that makes 150 hp. I noticed this one is probably the f23a4 (since it has the green top valve cover (the ulev system). The f23a4 makes less power (around 138) but gets a bit better mpgs. You can tell if a 6th gen has the f23a1 because it will say vtec kinda like how the h22 with vtec does (except the f series is sohc of course). Definitely a fun car for sure, mine has been abused by previous owners with cheap mods and such. However I have been putting some better mods and fixing it up making it actually look decent. I definitely love this gen.
Just bought an 02 v6 with 121k miles. It has leather seats, wood accents, sunroof. Until seeing this video, i never knew it was a special edition. I traded it for a standard corolla with 140k miles so my wife can learn in an automatic. Same color as the one in this video. Honestly i love it. And she does too.
Great car. Great styling. One expensive problem. This generation had bad tranny’s!!! Buyer beware. This low mileage minty example will fail. It’s a given. Say goodbye to $3,000-$4,000 dollars to fix the transmission.
Usually they are much cheaper because the car is so old. Many people I know still drive them as high school/college cars. A local mechanic can replace one for about $1100-$1500. A pretty good price when the rest of the car is in good shape, blows cold air, and is well optioned. These engines and the physical car itself is excellent so its worth the price of repair. Not many 18+ year old cars are worth a transmission replacement.
I've had 4 of these 6th gen Accords all manual. Things to look out for, first and foremost the automatics are garbage so get a manual. Second oil consumption. Third there is an electrical issue that causes the car to shut down while driving, Honda says it's the ignition switch but it's more than that. Now the good about the car in sedan form is very practical, comfortable, simple design, easy ergonomics, good handling and decent fuel economy. In the coupe it handles better because of a different suspension setup, seats are a little more bolstered, looks sporty and still pretty practical and I love the nsx inspired taillights. I've had 2 sedans and 2 coupes but again all manual.
I know that electrical issue. It's the sensor down behind the main crankshaft pulley. Code would always come up as ig switch or distributor then I found the culprit. Other than that solid cars. And totally agree solid cars but avoid the autos. Or have a couple handy auto trans in stock. They are cheap.
@@pinut187 Yes the automatic is still an issue in the 5th gen. When test driving it do these three things, check wide open throttle up to 70mph get on the highway, check gradual throttle in town up to 45mph and check it under 3/4 throttle at 55-60 mph. What you are checking for is if the gears al slipping between shifts. Get the Carfax for the vehicle as the transmission might have already been replaced, how many miles does this coupe have, and how much is it? Things to consider as a replacement of an automatic will run you from $1,500 if you are doing it yourself up to $3,500 at a shop. If you can find on with manual even better.
The sedan would handle even better than the coupe had the car came factory with the Acura TL strut bar of this generation. I upgraded mine night and day difference.
You gotta baby the automatic transmissions in these tho.. was a big flaw with this 6th gen accord. Especially the V6 which I believe only came auto as well. I have a 99 LX with a used f23a at 70k miles I’m it. Original body and trans at 123k but my trans just gave out..after a year of owning it it was evident the engine blew a head gasket and previous owner had neglected it. Got it at 98k miles. Now it sits. Again. Anyways Manuals will easily get hundreds of thousands of miles if maintained as these engines were great. Only other flaw with these was the clear coat on the paint.
We have three of these in the family. Little brothers 99 manual LX is at 310k, my 99 EX at 262k, and my mom's 98 LX auto somewhere in the 180k range with a fresh repaint!
Great review! :-) I owned the same one- yes, same color in Grandpa Gold about ten years ago. A clump of granite is less reliable than these cars hey.... I got rid of mine with about 215,000km (134,000 miles) and it was just getting started. All of the motor seals were tight as a drum, it didn't leak or weep a drop of oil, my mechanic simply raved about it. In fact, I've become so disillusioned with modern day cars simply being too "techy" , that last week I went and bought another one. It too has about 200,000km on it and honestly it'll probably do double this mileage. Best Accord Honda ever made in my opinion.
Fantastic review!! Do you have a review of the Camry of this era? The 1997-2001? I just bought one, it was between this and the Camry. I'd love to compare them! Thank you! 🙏
My parents had a 2000 Accord V6 that I inherited, kept that until 2020..had 260,000 miles on it, had less repairs in 20 years than my new suv has had in 2. My parents also had a 1987 accord that was manual, crank windows, and brown cloth seats, kept that car until 2000.
The automatic transmission for this (sixth) generation is notoriously faulty. At least, with the 4 cylinder. Nevertheless, this one looks fantastic, inside and out.
yes the 2000s ( being born in 96 ) i remember 80s cars 90s cars and 2000s cars. I have a 2000 Clk 320 W208. 2004 W203 and my pride n joy 2004 w211 BUT i do love this gen Honda :)
To be fair, Honda's CVTs are towards the more reliable end in the CVT realm, and their 10AT are far more reliable than their 5AT from the 2000s and 6AT and 9AT from the 2010s.
My dad got me the 99 3.0 LX V6 version with 140k miles and it’s the best first car ever it has made me replace a few things like the windshield, transmission and battery and rn im waiting on some LED headlights I also tinted it and it’s the best i dont wanna sell it anytime soon but ik i will
I absolutely do not like the bodystyle of this gen of Accord's in the US, but as for the ones in EU, I absolutely love them. The rear looks so much proper, so much better conceived in those.
My grandparents had a '99 EX I think it was, it was in Heather Mist. Great car. Wish they still had it. Traded it in 2002 on a 2002 Camry XLE 4 cylinder.
One detail he left out is. Not only are the new hondas not as reliable, but thier also not as sporty either.the new accord no longer offers a v6 or a turbo 4 cylinder like in previous generations. If you want a performance version you have to buy a manual si type r civic or integra,tlx.but not everyone can drive manual or afford an acura
Those are peppy af. My wife got one as temporary transportation with 240k miles and it was kinda quick. It ran like a new car till she totaled it. If you can get one a a good price they are fun and reliable.
my dad had a 1998 model with a leather interior. loved the interior on that car! it was so comfy and I was a kid then so I would just lay down on the seats and sleep
"Peak of Honda reliability" but transmission issues on it and the Acura variants.. the generation or two or three before this was the peak. Same way my Subaru had NOTHING to do with G.M. it was all Fuji Heavy Industries and made in Indiana.
Yeah even the 4 cylinder has that problem with the automatic transmission, if its a manual then they are pretty much bulletproof though. With good maintenance they’ll reach 400k miles no problem.
@Jimmyxsx my 98AccordV6Coupe, 1st transmission 7000 miles ( warranty ) 2nd transmission 7000 miles ( made AmericanHonda pay for it) 3nd 138000 I traded it in immediately. It was still going strong at 138000 miles, but...
@@briansukhu4392 yeah those transmissions were bad, from 1998-2005 honda accord automatic transmissions were trash. In 2006 they redesigned it and it was still not that good.
@Jimmyxsx a mechanic told me that the gearbox was not strong enough to handle the power, that is why the transmissions were failing. I have the last coupeV6 2016Touring, it has 144000 no issues, transmission is fine. In terms of reliability the early 90's Accords were probably the best. They are around, having accrued half a million miles or more.
My parents had the 1998 Accord V6 and my friend's parents had the 2.3. The V6 was so much more luxurious, awesome leather seats, fake wood trims on the dash, automatic climate control. Was an amazing car. As amazingly reliable as the 3.0v6 and the 2.3 engines were... the transmission on the V6 would die by 120 000 to 150 000km... it was a weak transmission and certainly didn't last when abused. My parents also had a 1998 Acura CL 3.0 Both those cars sharing the same transmission, both those cars had the transmission replaced around 130000km. The accord, it was when my brother drove it. The CL, was after my dad sold it to a friend of mine so yea, both transmissions failed under abuse.
U still own and drive my 02 Accord LX it has 227K original miles. The paint needs to be completely redone, the interior is fantastic the driver seat needs to be repacked but the fabric is very clean. I'm on my second clutch rebuild. The cylinder head needs to be replaced. And the original Honda cat needs to be replaced. I agree 98 02 is Hondas Crown jewel of build quality and reliability. Save for the very poor paint across the vehicle spread of Honda at this time. Water based clear coat fails fast.
Wow this accord sucks in terms of the name "special edition" the accord 97 "special edition" coupe and sedan have leather stitch steering, sunroof, alloy wheels, woodgrain shifter trim.
I have an accord with 230,000 miles on the clock. Zero gearbox or engine troubles. 1.8 petrol. Yea it drank petrol and oil for the fun of doing it for 20 years but it kept going. In the full 25 years of that cars existence the engine was never opened. Best car that has ever been in my family. Its outlived many other cars that simply passed through the family. Interior is pure 90s style, cloth but near immaculate bar 1 thumbnail size blemish on the drivers seat. 5 speed manual box which had its only clutch replacement at 209,000 miles. Enough of that, i recon these cars were very under appreciated, and so they may be a future classic. Theyre not a rolls royce, theyre not a race car, theyre reliable and they have this certain tweak on cars that you dont see today. The perfect mix of quality, modernisation and olschool all in the 1 package. Talking as a european honda accord owners perspective btw. Has been the best car in my family by a long shot. Absolutely love the thing
Had a 1997 SE which I bought new. Is it possible to like a car and yet admit it was nothing that special? Mine was reliable but always seemed a bit underpowered, seats were hard (my back killed me after a couple hours riding in it) and in most ways was fairly unspectacular. Good car it was, but these things do take on a bit of mythical hyperbole.
I have a 2000 Honda Accord with 220,000 mi and still runs awesome. I wouldn't be surprised if it hits 500,000mi. It also has the 2.3 with an auto. It's the DX so nothing really special. No cruise control no electronic windows no mirror heater and mirrors not powered.
I have one of these in green. Family friend got it from her aunt(original owner) in 2018. At that time it only had 85k miles on it. Our friend drove it a bit hard for a year and half and blew the head gasket. She parked it, bought a new car left it parked in her yard. The interior was immaculate. The body was ok, but in better shape than 99% of the ones on the street. She was going to junk it and I offered to match whatever the junk yard was going to give. They were only offering $200. The offer was too low so she called and said "If you can tow off my yard, its your." It had 115k miles on it when I got it. To date I have spent about $2500 in repairs and parts replacement. Every issue I have had was due to wear and tear. Not a big deal because parts are cheap and there's enough room in the engine bay to do the work yourself. Very reliable, cheap to fix and I don't see myself parting with it anytime soon.
Still drive a 93, same color. I must say I think the styling was better in the 90s than the early 2000s but otherwise pretty much the same car as far as motor and trans.
Sharon’s green V6 never missed.
had the 2003 V6 Honda Accord and it was a very nice car
I have a 2002 accord with 407k miles still original engine / transmission
Wow!!
Which engine is in it?
@@j0sh707 facts I wanna know 2. Had my baby a month Iove this car I don't care lol
@@rebel8440 I just got an 01 with the 3.0 VTEC. 117,000 miles. Runs like new.
Not even surprised. I know a man who had one of these with a little over 900k miles. 2 liter, 5 speed manual. Rust killed it for a finish but with that mileage, he got his moneys worth. Said it was the best car he ever owned and actually misses it. He said when it clocked 200k he was considering changing cars. Then 300 and 400 and so on until it gave up the ghost. Other than the rust it was still a very solid car mechanically. Always started for him
Had one of these, remember this competed heavily with the Camry. When the ‘97 Camry came out, there was a wait to see Honda’s response, everybody had these. Good ol’ days.
The Camry outsold these and beat the Taurus to be the best selling mid sized sedan, something that neither Honda nor Ford has recovered from.
@@damilolaakanni yes meanwhile the 99 CRV outsold the Rav4
Horrible transmission issues. Great engine
The V6 3.0 is better than the 4 cylinder
Again! The transmission had horrible 😤 transmission issues!!
I got mine a year and half ago. It just kit 82k miles. I love it. Smooth ride and so comfortable. Cheap maintenance and reliable during crazy weather.
crazy low miles for an accord like that, i got a 2001 it’s got 115k on the clock
@@WhyDoIDriveAMustang I got an 01 with 67000
My grandma still has her 99 ex v6. It’s super reliable, has plenty of power, it’s definitely fun to drive. She hardly drives as well, and every time it starts up perfectly and purrs haha! She says it’s mine when she feels like she can’t safely drive anymore, which is great because I learned to drive in it. It’s definitely staying in our family. Super low mileage too since she doesn’t drive much anymore.
Have owned a 2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4 cylinder since 2006. Currently has 225k miles with original motor, alternator, and starter. Has never overheated and starts everytime. Super easy to work on and love the time where options were limited. Such a reliable vehicle and fun to drive.
My daily is a 2001 Accord LX 5-speed, ton of miles, runs great, love it. Same color!
The KING of cars
Being born in '89, I've ridden in and driven so many of this gen, as all my friends, teachers, etc had one. I remember every gen of Accord being EVERYWHERE over the years, one time in 2012 I pulled up to an intersection next to another 1990 Accord in my own, then across the street there was two other 4th gens at the light next to each other and I remember thinking "only in an Accord". We've owned every generation from '86 - '02. I wish we were able to keep the third generation, that one was special. After owning them all it's without question that the highest quality Accord was the 4th gen and they were the most striking. 5th gen improved on the 4th gen in some ways but took fair size a step back in overall quality and character despite being incrementally more refined, and the 6th gen was a bit more refined but by then it had gained a lot of weight and there was SIGNIFICANT cheapening in design, character, and materials then. Also in the reliability of the automatic transmissions. To date I still have a 4th and 5th gen EX's, both well over 300k miles. Our '02 was also a SE model in that pretty nice fire pepper red, as Honda called it. 276k miles and all original when we gave it away to a family member, it's still kicking!
Wow - I loved reading this. My sisters both have Accords and I have a Civic - it's so weird how different Hondas from the past seem. And though I love my Civic, I sometimes dream about driving a 4th gen Accord (like Million Mile Joe) :)
@@kevinabraham2029 Older Honda's were so special. And during a time when everything else was practically junk. Grab a 4th or 5th gen, they're wonderful! The 6th is really good as well. What Civic do you have?
@@jay.fromthebay Oh wow - I wish I lived then to see that - it must have been awesome to get into a Honda and know that you were in good hands vs the American Cars (I think trucks were decent, cars not so much). That's so good to hear :)!! The 6th is so beautiful in my opinion! I love its interior - so cleanly styled and ergonomic.
I have a 2015 Civic EX Sedan - with the CVT :/. That transmission is my biggest gripe - it can be jerky, but 90,000 miles so far it hasn't technically been problematic. I want to do a manual swap so badly - but I'm not sure where/how to do it. But, I love it overall. Great features for the time and pretty solidly built. The R18 engine is a gem - very smooth.
Thanks for replying, btw - it's nice to chat with car guys. Don't really have anyone who's really into cars in my life.
I own a 1998 2.3 EX 5-speed manual in South Korea (F23A1) . It has 130k miles, works superb. Love this car.
I had a 1998 2.3L Accord. Bought it from a no credit car dealer after Hurricane Sandy took away my mint condition 2003 Accord back in 2012. I was in college and I just needed a car. Even with only 73k miles on the odometer, that 1998's transmission slipped and jerked like crazy. It was obvious why the previous owner sold it. Eventually at 76k it gave out all together. Great car otherwise, to this day I have yet to find a more comfortable driver's seat. It even had the Honda 6 disk CD Changer in the trunk. Winded up selling it to a neighbor, and he had it for around 4 years. I saw him on the road with it countless times. Recently I purchased a 2022 Honda Civic. It reminds me so much of my 1998 Accord. The perfect size sedan.
a friend of mine's Dad had like a 1992 Honda Accord with a 6 disc changer also. Was that an option from the dealer? My buddy always made a big production out of loading up the 6 cd's we could switch between before heading out to the movies or wherever. As I type this Im thinking I doubt there was a 6 disc changer option in 1992, he must have after-marketed it. It was still in the trunk though as they were back then.
"it gave out altogether" the transmission? the engine? you just needed a transmission would of cost you $900 for a new transmission it would of have been like new???
I just bought a 2000 Honda Accord special edition leather seats
Color red ⭐️😍
Rare of a car now these days
2000 135k
Did a tune up today
Gonna change the oxygen sensor soon
What a great vehicle! I'd love to have one of these with such low milage and just start making it my semi-daily driver (2 to 3 days a week).
my first car was a 98' honda accord with over 300k miles, never had issues with til i got rear ended but even then it still drove. my second car has been a 2000 honda accord and ill never have another brand of car. so spacious and reliable
I have owned my 2002 LSI 2.3 for over 7 years and love it!! I have had 5 accords, but she is the best one. Only had 14000 kms onn the clock, had 95,000 when I bought her. Only major problem was had the petrol tanks flushed and injectors taken out and cleaned with some new parts and injector rubbers. Perfect size car for my needs.
I had one that i got up to 375k. One of the exhaust valves got stuck open. It still got me home. From LA to Phoenix! I sold it off to a dude for $300, maybe its still running today...
My Sister got a Plum Purple 1999 Accord V6 for Graduation in 2002 & She drove it to Los Angeles from North Carolina back to NC and she still drives it with 376k. I’ve Always wondered why any Accord SE before 1994 was The Top Trim but after 1993 The SE was basically an LX Honda with Alloys..🤔
Why would anyone only put 34,000 miles on Honda? 34,000 miles is like brand new!
Just got one of these 2 weeks ago and I love it
Same
I have a 98 accord coupe lx 5 spd (cg2), first year of the sixth gen. With the f23a1 engine that makes 150 hp. I noticed this one is probably the f23a4 (since it has the green top valve cover (the ulev system). The f23a4 makes less power (around 138) but gets a bit better mpgs. You can tell if a 6th gen has the f23a1 because it will say vtec kinda like how the h22 with vtec does (except the f series is sohc of course). Definitely a fun car for sure, mine has been abused by previous owners with cheap mods and such. However I have been putting some better mods and fixing it up making it actually look decent. I definitely love this gen.
If you're going to get one of these, get a manual version, they are so much fun for barely any power.
aside from the fact that this generation had god awful automatics
@@WhyDoIDriveAMustang True
I’m 17, just got my first car and is a 2000 Honda accord ex with 313k miles. Runs like a dream.
Baby that Trans, don't even touch dat fluid lol
Just bought an 02 v6 with 121k miles. It has leather seats, wood accents, sunroof. Until seeing this video, i never knew it was a special edition. I traded it for a standard corolla with 140k miles so my wife can learn in an automatic. Same color as the one in this video. Honestly i love it. And she does too.
i bought a 99 accord w 284,000 miles at a junkyard and was all it needed to drive was a new battery and now it runs like a clock
Champagne.
Never goes out of style. Classic. Great car!
I like how the 1998-2002 Honda Accord and the 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey have a very similar design.
Great car. Great styling. One expensive problem. This generation had bad tranny’s!!! Buyer beware. This low mileage minty example will fail. It’s a given. Say goodbye to $3,000-$4,000 dollars to fix the transmission.
Usually they are much cheaper because the car is so old. Many people I know still drive them as high school/college cars. A local mechanic can replace one for about $1100-$1500. A pretty good price when the rest of the car is in good shape, blows cold air, and is well optioned. These engines and the physical car itself is excellent so its worth the price of repair. Not many 18+ year old cars are worth a transmission replacement.
If you have the 4 cylinder, it shouldn't be much of a problem. The V6 engines are the culprits, they always are, even today.
My 93 still has original trans, but if it goes I am converting it to manual
Casual Observer those ones didn’t have that issue luckily
Mine has almost 200k miles and jumps from first to second, but still drives just fine other than that and burning a little oil
I've had 4 of these 6th gen Accords all manual. Things to look out for, first and foremost the automatics are garbage so get a manual. Second oil consumption. Third there is an electrical issue that causes the car to shut down while driving, Honda says it's the ignition switch but it's more than that. Now the good about the car in sedan form is very practical, comfortable, simple design, easy ergonomics, good handling and decent fuel economy. In the coupe it handles better because of a different suspension setup, seats are a little more bolstered, looks sporty and still pretty practical and I love the nsx inspired taillights. I've had 2 sedans and 2 coupes but again all manual.
I know that electrical issue. It's the sensor down behind the main crankshaft pulley. Code would always come up as ig switch or distributor then I found the culprit. Other than that solid cars. And totally agree solid cars but avoid the autos. Or have a couple handy auto trans in stock. They are cheap.
Do you know if the 5th gen automatics are also bad? Looking for a 5th gen coupe automatic now.
@@pinut187 Yes the automatic is still an issue in the 5th gen. When test driving it do these three things, check wide open throttle up to 70mph get on the highway, check gradual throttle in town up to 45mph and check it under 3/4 throttle at 55-60 mph. What you are checking for is if the gears al slipping between shifts. Get the Carfax for the vehicle as the transmission might have already been replaced, how many miles does this coupe have, and how much is it? Things to consider as a replacement of an automatic will run you from $1,500 if you are doing it yourself up to $3,500 at a shop. If you can find on with manual even better.
@@everzamora9031 Thank you for letting me know what causes the electrical issue, very helpful.
The sedan would handle even better than the coupe had the car came factory with the Acura TL strut bar of this generation. I upgraded mine night and day difference.
That's the first pass on the big friggin bottle test I've seen. Plus it comes on a car I'm looking to purchase. Good times!
You gotta baby the automatic transmissions in these tho.. was a big flaw with this 6th gen accord. Especially the V6 which I believe only came auto as well. I have a 99 LX with a used f23a at 70k miles I’m it. Original body and trans at 123k but my trans just gave out..after a year of owning it it was evident the engine blew a head gasket and previous owner had neglected it. Got it at 98k miles. Now it sits. Again. Anyways Manuals will easily get hundreds of thousands of miles if maintained as these engines were great. Only other flaw with these was the clear coat on the paint.
I think you could get coupe V6 with manuals.
We have three of these in the family. Little brothers 99 manual LX is at 310k, my 99 EX at 262k, and my mom's 98 LX auto somewhere in the 180k range with a fresh repaint!
If only there automatics weren’t so shit. In the late 90s to early 2000.
Great review! :-) I owned the same one- yes, same color in Grandpa Gold about ten years ago. A clump of granite is less reliable than these cars hey.... I got rid of mine with about 215,000km (134,000 miles) and it was just getting started. All of the motor seals were tight as a drum, it didn't leak or weep a drop of oil, my mechanic simply raved about it. In fact, I've become so disillusioned with modern day cars simply being too "techy" , that last week I went and bought another one. It too has about 200,000km on it and honestly it'll probably do double this mileage. Best Accord Honda ever made in my opinion.
Loved driving my parents 94 Accord DX back in high school from 07 to 2010. It was red and had crank windows.
DX, baby
2017 Civic coup. 1.5T. 187,000 miles and counting. No CVT or oiling issues. Car pulls strong every time i merge on the highway
My friend’s girlfriend has one of these with 250k miles and it’s still going strong 💪
Fantastic review!! Do you have a review of the Camry of this era? The 1997-2001? I just bought one, it was between this and the Camry. I'd love to compare them! Thank you! 🙏
He has a review of a 1997-2001 Camry but the car has been converted to a race car and most of the interior has been removed
My parents had a 2000 Accord V6 that I inherited, kept that until 2020..had 260,000 miles on it, had less repairs in 20 years than my new suv has had in 2. My parents also had a 1987 accord that was manual, crank windows, and brown cloth seats, kept that car until 2000.
The automatic transmission for this (sixth) generation is notoriously faulty. At least, with the 4 cylinder. Nevertheless, this one looks fantastic, inside and out.
yes the 2000s ( being born in 96 ) i remember 80s cars 90s cars and 2000s cars. I have a 2000 Clk 320 W208. 2004 W203 and my pride n joy 2004 w211 BUT i do love this gen Honda :)
To be fair, Honda's CVTs are towards the more reliable end in the CVT realm, and their 10AT are far more reliable than their 5AT from the 2000s and 6AT and 9AT from the 2010s.
Get good with a ball joint pressure and get a manual and you'll almost never have an issue.
This was my first car. 2000 SE in dark green
My dad got me the 99 3.0 LX V6 version with 140k miles and it’s the best first car ever it has made me replace a few things like the windshield, transmission and battery and rn im waiting on some LED headlights I also tinted it and it’s the best i dont wanna sell it anytime soon but ik i will
except the tranny on the V6 model
My first car was a 5spd mt 99 accord and I loved it
I absolutely do not like the bodystyle of this gen of Accord's in the US, but as for the ones in EU, I absolutely love them. The rear looks so much proper, so much better conceived in those.
i agree this car was boxy and ugly. The 5th gen looked way sleeker
I feel this was the best looking and I had gen 8 and gen 4 and gen 6
I got a 2000 Honda accord ISNT worth a pack of cigarettes but works great!!! Still got original cc, engine & transmission:)
My grandparents had a '99 EX I think it was, it was in Heather Mist.
Great car.
Wish they still had it.
Traded it in 2002 on a 2002 Camry XLE 4 cylinder.
Love these accords for reliability and while I love my problem child 7s
my 99 with 256k still going
How did you do the old style vhs tape filter?
It's a phone app called RarevisionVHS
@@ShootingCars thank you,!
Love the color
One detail he left out is. Not only are the new hondas not as reliable, but thier also not as sporty either.the new accord no longer offers a v6 or a turbo 4 cylinder like in previous generations. If you want a performance version you have to buy a manual si type r civic or integra,tlx.but not everyone can drive manual or afford an acura
Those are peppy af. My wife got one as temporary transportation with 240k miles and it was kinda quick. It ran like a new car till she totaled it. If you can get one a a good price they are fun and reliable.
This is my first car!!! Passed down from my grandfather who passed away back in 2019 and I finally scraped enough money to fix it!
my dad had a 1998 model with a leather interior. loved the interior on that car! it was so comfy and I was a kid then so I would just lay down on the seats and sleep
Mine had 25,000 miles when I inherited it. currently at 38,000.
My brother has a 2003 and had transmission problems. Had to replace it, this is a know issue of this generation.
2003 was the first year of the 7th gen, not this one.
"Peak of Honda reliability" but transmission issues on it and the Acura variants.. the generation or two or three before this was the peak. Same way my Subaru had NOTHING to do with G.M. it was all Fuji Heavy Industries and made in Indiana.
I have a 99 manual whit 230 mi and runs very good
Excellent video
It is not the peak, the transmission problems with the V6's were a major issue.
Yeah even the 4 cylinder has that problem with the automatic transmission, if its a manual then they are pretty much bulletproof though. With good maintenance they’ll reach 400k miles no problem.
@Jimmyxsx my 98AccordV6Coupe, 1st transmission 7000 miles
( warranty )
2nd transmission 7000 miles
( made AmericanHonda pay for it)
3nd 138000 I traded it in immediately.
It was still going strong at 138000 miles, but...
@@briansukhu4392 yeah those transmissions were bad, from 1998-2005 honda accord automatic transmissions were trash. In 2006 they redesigned it and it was still not that good.
@Jimmyxsx a mechanic told me that the gearbox was not strong enough to handle the power, that is why the transmissions were failing.
I have the last coupeV6 2016Touring, it has 144000 no issues, transmission is fine.
In terms of reliability the early 90's Accords were probably the best.
They are around, having accrued half a million miles or more.
My parents had the 1998 Accord V6 and my friend's parents had the 2.3.
The V6 was so much more luxurious, awesome leather seats, fake wood trims on the dash, automatic climate control. Was an amazing car.
As amazingly reliable as the 3.0v6 and the 2.3 engines were... the transmission on the V6 would die by 120 000 to 150 000km... it was a weak transmission and certainly didn't last when abused.
My parents also had a 1998 Acura CL 3.0
Both those cars sharing the same transmission, both those cars had the transmission replaced around 130000km.
The accord, it was when my brother drove it.
The CL, was after my dad sold it to a friend of mine so yea, both transmissions failed under abuse.
8:17 not necesarily, this car and a lot of late 90’s early 2000’s hondas had bad transmission problems
Gen 6 was the best. 265k on mine 2.3 liter auto trans. No oil burning
U still own and drive my 02 Accord LX it has 227K original miles. The paint needs to be completely redone, the interior is fantastic the driver seat needs to be repacked but the fabric is very clean. I'm on my second clutch rebuild. The cylinder head needs to be replaced. And the original Honda cat needs to be replaced. I agree 98 02 is Hondas Crown jewel of build quality and reliability. Save for the very poor paint across the vehicle spread of Honda at this time. Water based clear coat fails fast.
I can't stand these seats.. always always I am zapping the door shut even when I step up to Arby's *ZAP*
The best looking accord
You should see my green 2000 Accord with 344,000 on it and it drives great! I wish the paint was as good as it drives.
Own oneeeeee. I wanna keep it foreverrrrrrr.
Wow this accord sucks in terms of the name "special edition" the accord 97 "special edition" coupe and sedan have leather stitch steering, sunroof, alloy wheels, woodgrain shifter trim.
Lol you call this simple. It has airbags and ABs. It has a great fuel injected engine. High tech.
My mom had a 1996 Honda Accord, it was a base model, and I think the only options it had were cruse control and automatic climate control.
im dissapointed you never reviewed the V 6 accords, only a k tuned 9th gen. which wasnt stock
THIS TYPE ACCORD EARLY 2000..ARE THE WORST ACCORD... CHECK IT IN ALL ACCORD ARTICLR...BEST ACCORD EVER MADE OR WORST ACCORD
This generation Accord and the competing generation Camry are some of the best cars ever made.
Aw this a special addition lol . That’s why 🤦🏿♂️ 🤣
Will you make a response video to the new 2022 subaru wrx design
I will when I review one! A lot can change about a car from its announcement to when it’s in consumers hands
Can you do a review on the V6 coupe variant of this car?
I am saving up to buy a 2000 Honda Accord SE.
I have an accord with 230,000 miles on the clock. Zero gearbox or engine troubles. 1.8 petrol. Yea it drank petrol and oil for the fun of doing it for 20 years but it kept going. In the full 25 years of that cars existence the engine was never opened. Best car that has ever been in my family. Its outlived many other cars that simply passed through the family. Interior is pure 90s style, cloth but near immaculate bar 1 thumbnail size blemish on the drivers seat. 5 speed manual box which had its only clutch replacement at 209,000 miles. Enough of that, i recon these cars were very under appreciated, and so they may be a future classic. Theyre not a rolls royce, theyre not a race car, theyre reliable and they have this certain tweak on cars that you dont see today. The perfect mix of quality, modernisation and olschool all in the 1 package.
Talking as a european honda accord owners perspective btw. Has been the best car in my family by a long shot. Absolutely love the thing
i jus picked one up for a winter beater. 376 thousand miles. drives like its new
My Neighbor Has A 2000 Accord.
beware of organized gangstalking!
1:18 that's a brutal leak
I have a 2000 accord EX V6 with 260k miles, but the trans has issues.
How you get trunk to pop up mine don’t do that lol unless cuz mine is a lx ? I don’t have the factory key thing like you do
Had a 1997 SE which I bought new. Is it possible to like a car and yet admit it was nothing that special? Mine was reliable but always seemed a bit underpowered, seats were hard (my back killed me after a couple hours riding in it) and in most ways was fairly unspectacular. Good car it was, but these things do take on a bit of mythical hyperbole.
My 02 accord just crossed 300k, i just got it back on the road and quite literally let it sit for a year and got in it and went
What’s makes this special edition? My 99 LX is 3.0 and has powered windows and seats and a sunroof. I wish mine was this clean tho
I have a 2000 Honda Accord with 220,000 mi and still runs awesome. I wouldn't be surprised if it hits 500,000mi. It also has the 2.3 with an auto. It's the DX so nothing really special. No cruise control no electronic windows no mirror heater and mirrors not powered.
Just didn’t all my front suspension on my 2000 accord se 120,xxx miles.
Best looking besides the 9th gen sedan
I DD a 2002 accord special edition with about 191k miles..still going strong!
2002 Accord......578,000 miles purrs like a kitten!!! Fffffff usa !!!
I just bought this with 180k miles
I have one of these in green. Family friend got it from her aunt(original owner) in 2018. At that time it only had 85k miles on it. Our friend drove it a bit hard for a year and half and blew the head gasket. She parked it, bought a new car left it parked in her yard. The interior was immaculate. The body was ok, but in better shape than 99% of the ones on the street. She was going to junk it and I offered to match whatever the junk yard was going to give. They were only offering $200. The offer was too low so she called and said "If you can tow off my yard, its your." It had 115k miles on it when I got it. To date I have spent about $2500 in repairs and parts replacement. Every issue I have had was due to wear and tear. Not a big deal because parts are cheap and there's enough room in the engine bay to do the work yourself. Very reliable, cheap to fix and I don't see myself parting with it anytime soon.
It'd be nice
No car is there tho
Still drive a 93, same color. I must say I think the styling was better in the 90s than the early 2000s but otherwise pretty much the same car as far as motor and trans.