My 99 has 230k miles on the 4 bangers and my 2002 has 255k miles on the v6, such great cars, before i bought these two i had a 91 accord with 200k miles. All 3 of the cars still run an incredibly smooth.
Totally agree! And what's more, I think Toyota/Lexus were leading the charge. Since then, it's been about tech and safety innovation. Design and reliability was totally achieved in the 90's.
@PHOENIX RISING I really don't see too many of those anymore. Speaking of Oldsmobile, for some reason I'm fascinated with wanting a Cutlass Cierra, one in absolute mint condition though.
i totally forgot how nice this model looked in stock form. i still see them around but theyre all modified in some way. the front reminds me of the es300, its the headlights and the honda emblem on the hood instead of the grill
@Abdul Hafiz I'm split between them, they both look good. I like the later models' simpler taillights (clear/white on top, red below instead of the clear/white section through the middle) except they didn't change them on the wagon.
Neat. I kinda like them too :) My first new car was a black 1990 Accord EX Coupe 5sp then got a new black 1994 EXL 5sp. I'm about to redo my 1996 heather mist Accord EXL Coupe 5sp. I never bought another new Accord after 96 because I didn't like them much until 2008.
My high school girlfriend bought this same car with the manual and then had to learn how to drive it. I liked driving the car so much I married her 14 years ago! The car's body didn't hold up as well 😊
The '94 Honda Accord was literally one of the best cars if not the best car ever made. These are still on the road 25 years later. Mid '90s era Accords go 500,000 miles with just basic maintenance.
I have a `95 with only 71k on the clock and in almost showroom new condition. I inherited it from my Great Aunt who bought it new. Fantastic little car.
I’d argue that all 1990-02 Accords can make it to 500,000+ miles, considering how well built the F-series engines that went into these cars. Fun fact, a fellow by the name of Joe LoCicero had a ‘91 Accord LX that made it to 1,000,000 miles!
@@1985oldsmobile I've had a 94, 99, 03, and 07. I am finding some 2003-07 with over 400,000 miles. The K24 can do some serious mileage. Our 2003 V6 has 295,000 miles right now. With proper maintenance and care they can go a long time.
@@midwestfarm757 yupp. Just change the timing belt!! My wife's 93 had 500k miles before it died. Her 2008 was totaled at 288k miles. Now she had a 2018. Pretty sick btw
Amazing. I’m surprised we don’t see more of these 90s accord on the street. I still see a 90s Camry every go often, but rarely an accord. It’s alway surprising to see how small they are compared to the current generation. Now It’s hard to imagine how an average family was able to fit everything in them.
wasabi9111 - There’s probably fewer Accords left because they had interference engines. If the owner didn’t change the timing belt on time (which many didn't), bye-bye engine.
Also for many years, these 90's Accords were often ranked at or near the top of the list of the most stolen cars in America. Many of these Accords were probably stripped down for parts and that's why you probably don't see these Accords too much anymore.
@@Wasabi9111 In my hometown of Galion, Ohio there are a lot of Honda Accords from the 90's. Understandable considering the fact that the Honda Accord has been assembled in Marysville, Ohio since 1982.
I have a 2012 and it’s pretty much the same model since 1990, it has the last automatic transmission.......in 2013 they switched to cvt and the more radical design. I got 120k on it and it’ll probably go for another 120k.
@@Maximus20778 I have one, n ran it with one quart of oil for the longest, realized I had a leak, fixed it with a stop leak, n never complained of the minimum maintenance it received.. 😑 But your opinion is also respected.. 👌🤷💯
I never knew anyone with a accord till I just got mine lol and I'm so glad I got my accord over throwing the money into my 95 mustang I honestly prefer the Honda
I had one of these in college. Loved the 5 speed. I think the 94 accord was actually smaller than a new civic. At only 3000 pounds you could really throw it around. Although I think the 91 accord was quieter and more comfortable on the open highway. I miss the era when a car this size with a 5 speed was a standard people mover.
i own both generations currently. the 90-93 is marginally louder and the ride is more stiff. the suspension parts are all interchangeable but the tuning was adjusted for this gen and made a noticeable difference in comfort. the 94-97 steering also got much heavier and communicative feeling, compare dot the 90's EXTREMELY light and numb steering. 94-97 feels almost European in comparison. the one area where the 97 falters compared to the 90 is interior quality. the door panels for instance are much nicer in the previous gen. the door handles are all metal in the previous gen compared to flimsy feeling plastic. the headlights were glad on the previous gen and the newer ones were plastic aged in the sun. overall materials on the previous gen were top notch, but the newer gen benefitted from a well designed integrated console and cupholder design the prior gen lacked.
I'm proud to say I own one and am building it into a perfectly reliable daily driver that I can take to car meets and get a bit of street cred (lowered, wheels, full exhaust, custom paint work and headliner)
Had my 1995 Honda Accord EX for 7.5 years. Bought it with 116,9xx in 2013 and sold it in April of this year with around 149,8xx. AC went out around 2 yrs later but all the other functions worked. Still drives as if it had just came off the lot and could still get up and go. The fixes started to add up to more than what the car was worth and I’m not a mechanic to fix them, so I finally parted ways. Gotta say it’s reliable like no other and saw me through without fail and would buy another in a heartbeat. Ended up upgrading to 2004 Infiniti G35 (with amazing AC) keeping it in the import family. Fulfilling my need for luxury & speed.
Those mid 90s Accords will always live on in my heart. One of the best body styles of Accords, and best overall in functionality. They were a popular subject in the late 90s tuner car scene as well.
I remember one of family members used to have a 1994 Accord LX 5-speed manual in the same color as the one shown on this video. It had plenty of space plus an antitheft alarm system and a CD changer underneath the front passenger seat.
My 2nd Grade teacher had a gold one in LX Trim. I remember the first day she got it, she was so fricking happy! My parents drove Nissans so I was no real fan of Honda & I thought it was the ugliest car I’d ever seen. Little did I know Ms. Jackson knew something we didn’t; BEST BANG 4 YOUR BUCK
I remember buying this exact car (except in Dark Green) with my dad back in 94. It reeked of quality. Made GM cars look like complete pieces of ass next to it.
I think the Chevy Corsica and the Pontiac Grand Am would be the Accords competitions. The Corsica sucked but was reliable as hell. It was the car you wished would die but didn't. The Grand Am was pretty cool especially the GT model.
Bought a dk green Vtec new in 94, manual , loved that car , faultless , great ride and handling , with that great kick as the cam rolled over at about 4500 rpm , correct me if iam wrong . Traded it in 98 on a Prelude Vtec as the new Accord was the bigger USA model and did not handle as well , here in OZ we like tight handling . Strange in OZ by the early 2000 we had the big USA sourced Accord optioned with a V6 and the smaller Euro model from Japan which was the better car .
Man, this brings back good memories, I loved my 1995 Accord, it didn’t look great but it was my first car. It so much fun to drive, especially on back roads with a lot of corners
There still might be some leftover Accord manuals around if you look hard enough. It's a shame they discontinued the manual transmission, it was probably the best front-drive manual on the market.
Makes me miss my '96 EX! How about 568K on the clock, with the engine never opened beyond the valve cover, and the trans never removed, which means I was still faithfully rolling on whatever was left of the original clutch? I solved the rotor-warping with station wagon discs and calipers up front, while braided stainless hoses made her brake that much better. Also, I replaced all upper ball joints with adjustable ones, and the sway bar bushings and end links with urethane ones. This all made something amazing out of an already great driver.
while i do have a 97, i used wagon caliper brackets and legend type 2 dual piston calipers on my 1990 accord which uses the same brakes as this gen. absolute huge difference in braking ability.
@@jay.fromthebay that sounds even better, and I wonder if they would have fit under my original wheels. I was surprised to find that Legend wheels didn't clear the wagon calipers.
@@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit that's a bit shocking. Using the wagon brackets and wagon rotors and legend type 2 calipers I clear the 15 in oem accord wheels just fine! I highly highly recommend the swap.
@@jay.fromthebay the swap forced me to use my originals, which were those full-face heavy ones. To feel like I won that little battle, I bought a set of 17" ICW DV-8s. These weighed about a third less, and even with 40-series rubber, the ride got a LOT better. Still wish I could have used the Legend wheels, though, but a win's a win.
had this exact car. same color. the paint on that color looks amazing when you wax it. mine had grey leather, had a stock spoiler and was a 5 spd with the optional cd player. i bought it with like a 100k miles used. it was my first decent car. later i lowered it, got clear corners, an intake and exhaust and a short shifter. than i got an alpine head unit with infinity kappas and kicker amps and two kicker L7s in a custom ported box.
The new (current) Accord is also an excellent car. The styling may polarize some but that just means it is interesting...the way the new Accord drives and handles is sublime. This coming from a Mazda guy.
I have a 2020 Civic and the build quality just seems like a downgrade from my dad's 2010 Civic. Hopefully Honda stops the cost cutting nonsense and improve the fit and finish for the upcoming Civic.
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 2010 Civics were plagued with build quality issues (especially paint and trim), your dad must have gotten a real gem. That's to say I do love my 2010 Civic flaws and all lol.
Brandon Walker i still think the eigth gen have better build quality than the tenth gen. I dont like how honda has been doing cost cutting in their cars recently.
hondas from the 90s were way better build than the current models. all the cars came with front and rear double wishbone suspension not the cheap macpherson struts they use today. only problem with these era hondas were they are easy to steal
Just a good high quality, superbly engineered, attractive, sporty, reliable, high value, efficient, car. I would buy one now over this current lot that look like tropical fish.
@@bennybop5387 the job, to replace the head gasket, would be over $2000. At that point, I could have got another car. I ended up getting an Avalon. We looked at cylinder 4 and took out, to find, a wet spark plug and we could see liquid in the chamber. The car wouldn't even start. It would crank and make a "sucking" noise with white steam coming out of the tail pipe. We knew then she was gone and didn't want to go thru the trouble to fix her.
I had a 94 EX sedan auto and have a 95 EX manual, and if I could find a low mileage sedan with a 5 speed, it may be close to the perfect form of fuel-efficient transportation. In the meantime, I'm going to take the ABS off the 95 and take it SCCA'ing.
This was my first car at 15, I thrashed that car and it was still going strong 10 years later when I sold it with 220,000 kms on the clock. That was a great car!
It seems performance of modem cars has been unbelievably improved, but the reliability is just not in the same league of cars from the late 90s to the early 2000s. It's a bit unnerving watching guys like Demuro and Hoovies, talk so glowingly about modem cars, which are littered with recalls, engine sludge, and electric problems.
Great car, I had a 95 v6, it was trouble free, always ran full synthetic oil and changed the transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles, i sold it to a friend at 180,000 miles, he still has it and his daughter now drives it at 247,000 miles!
I had the wagon version of this Accord back when my kids were small. Best family car ever. 85,000 miles and not one failure, not one broken part! When we added a third child, we switched to an Odyssey.
My 97 Accord was the first Japanese car that I bought in 18 for $1500. After some needed mechanical TLC, it nicely filled the shoes that were left by my 98 Oldsmobile 88 that I had going on 12 years before taking it off the road due to the front sub frame rusting out. The Accord has never let me down.
I had an EX-L manual. One of my favorite cars ever. Original clutch made it to 200,000 miles. Apart from a radiator, brake master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, cv joints, and maintenance items, no other repairs. I bought it with 113,000 miles already on it.
My elementary school librarian had a white '94 EX, it was white with tan leather and a sunroof, luxurious options in that year. I don't think Honda has made a more stylish yet simple design since then.
I had the 97 Accord EX-L, dark green over beige leather. Miss the all analog gauges and inputs. And that VTEC sound when you wound it out. Bulletproof car.
Still have our 1994 ex coupe, manual transmission with 253,000 miles. Still runs amazing. It's my errand running vehicle now, able to park in any spot with ease and still gets amazing gas mileage. Don't have to worry about getting scratched or dented, (Although I must say i only have a few very small dings which are almost unnoticeable), it still looks great. This car is a champion and has withstood the test of time. I feel very fortunate.
I came to watch this just because it's my favorite car. I literally have one that I got at 294k miles, put tons of hours of work into as well as a few shops, and over 4k later, it's a beauty. It was in excellent condition when I got it, very well taken care of. One of my favorite vehicles, I modestly improved it with some aftermarket items, but primarily to improved response and fuel efficiency of the vehicle. (And also the sound haha XD )
I believe the EPA actually classified the 2008-12 Accord sedan as a full size car. The coupe was still considered mid size. That's how big the newer Accords have gotten. The current Accord is still nice, but the 90's Accords were more fun to drive because of the smaller size.
same man, here in the bay area there's still lots running around, though less than before. i frequent the junkyards and these are still coming in en mass like crazy, meaning they are barely now getting off the road. impressive.
My grandparents ended up getting three of these bc the first two were involved in accidents shortly after purchase. They loved those cars. The final one, a '97, was kept for 13 years until it was given to my cousin.
These cars are great for a 2nd car or your college kid. Still looks nice 26 years later. Cheap to fix, rarely break down. You can get a nice one for $1500. 25 city / 31 highway
@@bilbobaggins4710 I've saw a black 1996-1999 Acura 3.5RL for sale in Bamberg, South Carolina about two weeks ago with the cheap black headlight and taillight covers. The previous owner must have riced that Acura out.
@@theKevronHarris I'm in central Florida, lots of Puerto Ricans here and they do civics ...my neighbors are straight off the island both husband and wife have one without exhaust...think it's time to move
96 accord 4cyl 206k miles - still running like a champ. One of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. Besides the replacing of old, worn out parts - it has never left me stranded on the side of the road in the 20 years that I've owned it.
I sold my 1988 Mustang 5.0 that was falling apart and bought a 1995 Dark Green 2 door Accord EX with a rear spoiler and 6disc CD Changer. I had that car for 10 years and loved it. Went on many adventures with it, and it never let me down.
I had a green EX 5 speed coupe with the tan cloth interior. Very cool car, I regretted selling it, even though I sold it for $1500 more than I bought it for.
I owned a black 94 EX manual. Over 5 years of ownership it was a dream to shift and steer. Unfortunately you could open these with a butter knife which made parking it in a garage or crowded lot anxiety inducing.
I have a 90 EX and a 97 EX and let me tell you... it's a struggle to love an old Honda and deal with the constant thefts and break ins. Someone's tried stealing both of my cars while they're parked in front of the hospital I work at, and 2 weeks ago again off of my street. It's infuriating and I'm getting an alarm now. They weren't able to steal them because I've had two stolen in the past and recovered, and I learned my lesson and pull out the ECU fuse every time I leave the car. HAHA. Must've been great when those idiots found out it wouldn't start.
Had a '97 EX. Best car I've ever had and I have had a few other Hondas, Toyotas, a VW, a Hyundai, a Mitsubishi, and a Pontiac. Bulletproof cars and still look fantastic. Felt solid and had plenty of everything.
Still miss my '97 Accord Ex coupe. It was totaled a few years ago from someone running a red light into me. That was a fun car to drive and very reliable. Handling was fantastic.
Possibly the best version of the Accord. Clean, understated looks; excellent suspension, and a fantastic drivetrain. Also, not bloated like every new car out there. Can we go BACK, please..?
hondas always been more ambitious than toyota in terms of mechanical experimentation, interior, styling, etc. but toyota has always had that reliability edge
Watching this in October of 2020. The base-price of an Accord EX in 1994 was $19,750, according to this video. Adjusted for inflation, that's about $35,000 today. I went to the Honda website, and the base-price for an Accord EX today is $28,070. So the Accord has actually gotten *cheaper* when adjusting for inflation. Shows what competition will do in a free-market economy.
My first and second car with the 5mt. My aunt and granpa had one as well. It is still my favorite accord. Still one of the best shift actions in any vehicle!
my 1997 EX is still running and shifting great! Original shocks, drivetrain, everything! At 278k miles! These are awesome cars and as much as I love my 1990 EX with 330k for its higher quality materials inside, the 1997 steering feel is so nice and almost German.
Hi from New Zealand.I've got a 1997 Accord VTi CD5 sedan automatic that I purchased in 2003 at 137,000 km. It's up to 259,000 km now and has always been a great car. I worked for Honda back when these were brand new!
@@97accordvtec Nice! I would have loved to experience one when they where still young. They are still great after 25+ years plus alot less expensive, so can't complain haha.
@Ike N this is absolutely true. the 5th gen, as nice as it is, has very clear cost cutting in the interior compared to the 4th gen which OOZED quality. i have both generations currently
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They had a review of the coupe version of this model
Please upload honda accord coupe ex 94 review
Still rocking my 95 Accord. It won't die! Almost to 300k miles
Lol nope!😂 My dad has one with almost 400,000 thousand miles. His is a 92.
Stuart johnson. My first car was a 99 accord lx sedan with a 164,000 miles on it. i wrecked it 3 moths later
She's just broken in ☺️
My 99 has 230k miles on the 4 bangers and my 2002 has 255k miles on the v6, such great cars, before i bought these two i had a 91 accord with 200k miles. All 3 of the cars still run
an incredibly smooth.
300k is low mileage for a 25 year old Honda.
The design still looks good 25 years later
They need to bring it back
Back when Honda was at its best
@@JD-yh2on I'd buy it!
@@FELIPE8226M Absolutely!
Agreed 100%
90’s Hondas were the pinnacle of Japanese engineering reliability
Totally agree! And what's more, I think Toyota/Lexus were leading the charge. Since then, it's been about tech and safety innovation. Design and reliability was totally achieved in the 90's.
you still see these cars on the road 25 years later!
Sure do! My dad has a 92 with almost 400,000 thousand miles on it.
And many of 'em probably have vintage-car plates now. Just think, lots more of these old Accords will pop up at antique car shows by around 2035!
@PHOENIX RISING I really don't see too many of those anymore. Speaking of Oldsmobile, for some reason I'm fascinated with wanting a Cutlass Cierra, one in absolute mint condition though.
I have a 92 wagon, still going strong, minimal yearly maintenance cost!
@@knowbodiesfull5768 lol yep🤣
A coworker just bought a 2020 Accord EX and while it's nice, I prefer the simplicity of the 94-97 body style. Timeless and understated.
All time best Hond Accord with that timeless design!
The Acura TSX(Honda Accord in Japan and EU) is nicer.
I agree with you one of the best Accord ever desing
basshead first or second generation?
Coupe is always best.
No matter what gen.
@@jareknowak8712 Honda coupes are too girlish.
i totally forgot how nice this model looked in stock form. i still see them around but theyre all modified in some way. the front reminds me of the es300, its the headlights and the honda emblem on the hood instead of the grill
Later versions had a chrome-and-black grille with the H in it instead of on the hood.
@Abdul Hafiz I'm split between them, they both look good. I like the later models' simpler taillights (clear/white on top, red below instead of the clear/white section through the middle) except they didn't change them on the wagon.
Lo tengo original con emblema en el capo. Los mismos rines. EX cuero
@@kcgfy81 well the ES300 came out first. The CB7 ('90-93) looks a lot like my '87 Camry as well, just a bit better (and better handling)
@@JMunn55 Oh snap. You're right. For some reason I thought the Accord was released first.
That was my 1st new car in Coupe EX-L trim! So fun to look back at these old Honda reviews
Wow, I am looking for one now to restore your must have been absolutely beautiful
Neat. I kinda like them too :) My first new car was a black 1990 Accord EX Coupe 5sp then got a new black 1994 EXL 5sp. I'm about to redo my 1996 heather mist Accord EXL Coupe 5sp. I never bought another new Accord after 96 because I didn't like them much until 2008.
@@robnation2475I'm jealous. EX-L 5-speed coupe is by far da rarest coupe fo da U.S. Too bad I can't find a clean coupe in Hawaii 😭
@@cd7ex Thanks! Hope you can find a coupe at some point. When I race (autocross) the leather can get kinda slippery though! :0
Cool man
My mom still owns her 1994 Accord she purchased new. It has 234,000 miles and still running strong 💪
I still see these things around quite a bit.
Those things don't break
So true me too
Are y'all familiar with Joe and the one million miles Honda, if not look him up.
loveinautumn 39 it’s a million miles, and that was a 4th gen not a 5th gen
@@tstjmiller lol not one hundred million my bad!!🤣
My high school girlfriend bought this same car with the manual and then had to learn how to drive it. I liked driving the car so much I married her 14 years ago! The car's body didn't hold up as well 😊
How's the girlfriend's/wifey's body holding up? 😉
I hope she see this.
Great story, great woman sounds like a keeper!
Barrister H I bet she driving the NSX now
Does it need some body work,, a new paint job, polish and wax?
I bought a 1995 in 2004 with 67kmi on it for $5500. Drove that car for 16 years and put 200kmi on it. What an awesome machine.
The '94 Honda Accord was literally one of the best cars if not the best car ever made. These are still on the road 25 years later. Mid '90s era Accords go 500,000 miles with just basic maintenance.
I have a `95 with only 71k on the clock and in almost showroom new condition. I inherited it from my Great Aunt who bought it new. Fantastic little car.
I’d argue that all 1990-02 Accords can make it to 500,000+ miles, considering how well built the F-series engines that went into these cars. Fun fact, a fellow by the name of Joe LoCicero had a ‘91 Accord LX that made it to 1,000,000 miles!
@@1985oldsmobile I've had a 94, 99, 03, and 07. I am finding some 2003-07 with over 400,000 miles. The K24 can do some serious mileage. Our 2003 V6 has 295,000 miles right now. With proper maintenance and care they can go a long time.
@@gertexan wooow
@@midwestfarm757 yupp. Just change the timing belt!! My wife's 93 had 500k miles before it died. Her 2008 was totaled at 288k miles. Now she had a 2018. Pretty sick btw
My sister still has my 94 Accord. Its her weekend grocery getter.
Amazing. I’m surprised we don’t see more of these 90s accord on the street. I still see a 90s Camry every go often, but rarely an accord. It’s alway surprising to see how small they are compared to the current generation. Now It’s hard to imagine how an average family was able to fit everything in them.
wasabi9111 - There’s probably fewer Accords left because they had interference engines. If the owner didn’t change the timing belt on time (which many didn't), bye-bye engine.
Also for many years, these 90's Accords were often ranked at or near the top of the list of the most stolen cars in America. Many of these Accords were probably stripped down for parts and that's why you probably don't see these Accords too much anymore.
@@Wasabi9111 In my hometown of Galion, Ohio there are a lot of Honda Accords from the 90's. Understandable considering the fact that the Honda Accord has been assembled in Marysville, Ohio since 1982.
$36k in todays money for an EX....ouch
The "I'm from L.A. and am making a album cover" car of 90s
That and the LS400 with gold trim
This Accord aged very well. I learned how to drive manual on my buddy's 94 Accord and it had 600 THOUSAND miles on it.
My uncle had one of these and would never shut up about how great of a car it was.
Better style than today’s Accord, smaller than today’s Civic, and I like the dashboard design.
Yes! That dash design was so pleasing.
Americans keep getting fatter...then complain when the updated model comes out that it's less roomy than the previous model and priced higher...🙄
I have a 2012 and it’s pretty much the same model since 1990, it has the last automatic transmission.......in 2013 they switched to cvt and the more radical design. I got 120k on it and it’ll probably go for another 120k.
Yes. I hate the large Speedometer in the middle and smaller tach to the left. Both of equal size was much more visually appealing.
I love the new accord.
Best interior ever.
Everything you need and nothing you don't!
I was just thinking how I miss interiors like this.
I was looking for this comment.
Absolutely!
Ok boomer
The Accord is always has been less boring than the Camry.
To this day I’ve always found the accord a more solid refined pick over the Camry in my opinion
Big Rig agreed
Big Rig I have a 2009 with all the options and the 2009 Camry is trash in comparison
specially the manual version super fun to drive
@@economynotstable 1994 Camry was boring.
Can't believe the '94 Accord is now 30 years old, damn.
My all time favorite Honda Accord. I still have mine and it still drives amazing.
Beautiful Accord 💗💗 old Hondas are timeless designs
Word
I love Accord, wagon is my favorite
If you didn't have one of these cars, you knew someone who did, hands down one of the best cars ever produced.
One maybe, but the BEST car ever produced is the mid 90's Lincoln Town Car.. ;)
@@P71ScrewHead I respect your opinion but that's wrong
@@Maximus20778 I have one, n ran it with one quart of oil for the longest, realized I had a leak, fixed it with a stop leak, n never complained of the minimum maintenance it received.. 😑 But your opinion is also respected.. 👌🤷💯
@@P71ScrewHead 👍
I never knew anyone with a accord till I just got mine lol and I'm so glad I got my accord over throwing the money into my 95 mustang I honestly prefer the Honda
I had one of these in college. Loved the 5 speed. I think the 94 accord was actually smaller than a new civic. At only 3000 pounds you could really throw it around. Although I think the 91 accord was quieter and more comfortable on the open highway. I miss the era when a car this size with a 5 speed was a standard people mover.
i own both generations currently. the 90-93 is marginally louder and the ride is more stiff. the suspension parts are all interchangeable but the tuning was adjusted for this gen and made a noticeable difference in comfort. the 94-97 steering also got much heavier and communicative feeling, compare dot the 90's EXTREMELY light and numb steering. 94-97 feels almost European in comparison. the one area where the 97 falters compared to the 90 is interior quality. the door panels for instance are much nicer in the previous gen. the door handles are all metal in the previous gen compared to flimsy feeling plastic. the headlights were glad on the previous gen and the newer ones were plastic aged in the sun. overall materials on the previous gen were top notch, but the newer gen benefitted from a well designed integrated console and cupholder design the prior gen lacked.
Agree with you TJ.
I'm proud to say I own one and am building it into a perfectly reliable daily driver that I can take to car meets and get a bit of street cred (lowered, wheels, full exhaust, custom paint work and headliner)
I remember this car being a game changer. Extremely popular. Honda was on top in 94 across their entire line.
Best engines on the planet
Had my 1995 Honda Accord EX for 7.5 years. Bought it with 116,9xx in 2013 and sold it in April of this year with around 149,8xx. AC went out around 2 yrs later but all the other functions worked. Still drives as if it had just came off the lot and could still get up and go. The fixes started to add up to more than what the car was worth and I’m not a mechanic to fix them, so I finally parted ways. Gotta say it’s reliable like no other and saw me through without fail and would buy another in a heartbeat. Ended up upgrading to 2004 Infiniti G35 (with amazing AC) keeping it in the import family. Fulfilling my need for luxury & speed.
I had a 95 Accord 5 speed EX . Great car, i wish you could get cars like that now.
Kia Forte or VW Jetta come with a 6-speed manual base. It will be about the same size but much more modern inside.
and I guess you have the Civic too but IMO it's a pretty weak entry for its price
Many of these are still on the road & running well. Quality cars 🔥
I miss my EX coupe VTEC. The 5 speed box was so good.
Those mid 90s Accords will always live on in my heart. One of the best body styles of Accords, and best overall in functionality.
They were a popular subject in the late 90s tuner car scene as well.
I remember one of family members used to have a 1994 Accord LX 5-speed manual in the same color as the one shown on this video. It had plenty of space plus an antitheft alarm system and a CD changer underneath the front passenger seat.
A cd player!!!
Yo that's mint
@@maxxas5067 I have a heap of CDs but I love a CD player in a car. Idc for today's music because it's garbage.
@@theKevronHarris i have a 1995 ls400 that's loaded with a rear cd player changer and old school sound system
We ride out in it
My 2nd Grade teacher had a gold one in LX Trim. I remember the first day she got it, she was so fricking happy! My parents drove Nissans so I was no real fan of Honda & I thought it was the ugliest car I’d ever seen. Little did I know Ms. Jackson knew something we didn’t; BEST BANG 4 YOUR BUCK
@@dougedoug2105 oh yea and now the Japanese make better cars than anyone today, in my opinion
Besides the quarter panel rust issues, I miss driving this car!
I read it was from the plastic trim over the wheel on the quarter panels.
@helicopter weewee I'm sure its fine Modern cars rarely have rust issues unless you scrape the paint.
Well this is an excellent way to start my Thursday. Thanks Motor Week!
I remember buying this exact car (except in Dark Green) with my dad back in 94. It reeked of quality. Made GM cars look like complete pieces of ass next to it.
Probably cuz they were lol
I think the Chevy Corsica and the Pontiac Grand Am would be the Accords competitions. The Corsica sucked but was reliable as hell. It was the car you wished would die but didn't. The Grand Am was pretty cool especially the GT model.
Bought a dk green Vtec new in 94, manual , loved that car , faultless , great ride and handling , with that great kick as the cam rolled over at about 4500 rpm , correct me if iam wrong .
Traded it in 98 on a Prelude Vtec as the new Accord was the bigger USA model and did not handle as well , here in OZ we like tight handling .
Strange in OZ by the early 2000 we had the big USA sourced Accord optioned with a V6 and the smaller Euro model from Japan which was the better car .
Reliable Corsica? Are you on drugs
@@sneakerfreak2002 nope. With proper maintenance and no driving it into the ground, the corsica could last pretty long.
Man, this brings back good memories, I loved my 1995 Accord, it didn’t look great but it was my first car. It so much fun to drive, especially on back roads with a lot of corners
They look so much better than the new Accords. 90-93 Accord aka CB7 was the best looking of them all. Can't be beat!
I have a 1990 Honda Accord LX and I just love how it looks.
Love the square body
There still might be some leftover Accord manuals around if you look hard enough. It's a shame they discontinued the manual transmission, it was probably the best front-drive manual on the market.
Makes me miss my '96 EX! How about 568K on the clock, with the engine never opened beyond the valve cover, and the trans never removed, which means I was still faithfully rolling on whatever was left of the original clutch?
I solved the rotor-warping with station wagon discs and calipers up front, while braided stainless hoses made her brake that much better. Also, I replaced all upper ball joints with adjustable ones, and the sway bar bushings and end links with urethane ones. This all made something amazing out of an already great driver.
while i do have a 97, i used wagon caliper brackets and legend type 2 dual piston calipers on my 1990 accord which uses the same brakes as this gen. absolute huge difference in braking ability.
@@jay.fromthebay that sounds even better, and I wonder if they would have fit under my original wheels. I was surprised to find that Legend wheels didn't clear the wagon calipers.
@@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit that's a bit shocking. Using the wagon brackets and wagon rotors and legend type 2 calipers I clear the 15 in oem accord wheels just fine! I highly highly recommend the swap.
@@jay.fromthebay the swap forced me to use my originals, which were those full-face heavy ones. To feel like I won that little battle, I bought a set of 17" ICW DV-8s. These weighed about a third less, and even with 40-series rubber, the ride got a LOT better. Still wish I could have used the Legend wheels, though, but a win's a win.
had this exact car. same color. the paint on that color looks amazing when you wax it. mine had grey leather, had a stock spoiler and was a 5 spd with the optional cd player. i bought it with like a 100k miles used. it was my first decent car. later i lowered it, got clear corners, an intake and exhaust and a short shifter. than i got an alpine head unit with infinity kappas and kicker amps and two kicker L7s in a custom ported box.
94 accord was my first car and I'm still whipping that thing even though I have a newer car. It just feels right
I had 410,000 miles on my '93 accord when I gave it to a friend's dad and it was still running and looking great
This era of Honda > New Honda.
The new (current) Accord is also an excellent car. The styling may polarize some but that just means it is interesting...the way the new Accord drives and handles is sublime. This coming from a Mazda guy.
I have a 2020 Civic and the build quality just seems like a downgrade from my dad's 2010 Civic. Hopefully Honda stops the cost cutting nonsense and improve the fit and finish for the upcoming Civic.
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 2010 Civics were plagued with build quality issues (especially paint and trim), your dad must have gotten a real gem. That's to say I do love my 2010 Civic flaws and all lol.
Brandon Walker i still think the eigth gen have better build quality than the tenth gen. I dont like how honda has been doing cost cutting in their cars recently.
hondas from the 90s were way better build than the current models. all the cars came with front and rear double wishbone suspension not the cheap macpherson struts they use today. only problem with these era hondas were they are easy to steal
I love these retro reviews so much better than the new car reviews!
Just a good high quality, superbly engineered, attractive, sporty, reliable, high value, efficient, car.
I would buy one now over this current lot that look like tropical fish.
I have my 94 Accord sedan EX for 20 years and still love it.
Just had to say goodbye to my 96 accord. So many fond memories ☹️
What happened to it?
@@bvedant blown head gasket
@@Tru-Blu was the block cracked? Or she wasnt salvageable...?
@@bennybop5387 the job, to replace the head gasket, would be over $2000. At that point, I could have got another car. I ended up getting an Avalon. We looked at cylinder 4 and took out, to find, a wet spark plug and we could see liquid in the chamber. The car wouldn't even start. It would crank and make a "sucking" noise with white steam coming out of the tail pipe. We knew then she was gone and didn't want to go thru the trouble to fix her.
@@Tru-Blu ah...:( sorry man
I've always loved how vehicles looked during the mid 90's!
I had a 94 EX sedan auto and have a 95 EX manual, and if I could find a low mileage sedan with a 5 speed, it may be close to the perfect form of fuel-efficient transportation. In the meantime, I'm going to take the ABS off the 95 and take it SCCA'ing.
This was my first car at 15, I thrashed that car and it was still going strong 10 years later when I sold it with 220,000 kms on the clock. That was a great car!
A friend had this 4 door ex-r model in a 5 speed, was absolutely a blast to drive and lasted 400 000kms before the engine went, money well spent
'90s era Hondas can't be beat.
This is how ALL car reviews should be done. Short, sweet, informative and STRAIGHT to the point!
The 90s was the golden era of Japanese cars.
It seems performance of modem cars has been unbelievably improved, but the reliability is just not in the same league of cars from the late 90s to the early 2000s. It's a bit unnerving watching guys like Demuro and Hoovies, talk so glowingly about modem cars, which are littered with recalls, engine sludge, and electric problems.
Great car, I had a 95 v6, it was trouble free, always ran full synthetic oil and changed the transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles, i sold it to a friend at 180,000 miles, he still has it and his daughter now drives it at 247,000 miles!
Just want to say, I'm still seeing tons and tons of these cars on the road. They're nearing 30 years old and people still drive them.
I miss this generation Accord they were so fun to drive and great on gas and very reliable shame I don’t see any where I live on the road
I had the wagon version of this Accord back when my kids were small. Best family car ever. 85,000 miles and not one failure, not one broken part! When we added a third child, we switched to an Odyssey.
We used to own this car. Loved it. Awesome design and pretty fun to drive. Newer Hondas are definitely not the same
Nope. That's why the last car i bought was a Mazda6. Felt more like what accords used to be.
My 97 Accord was the first Japanese car that I bought in 18 for $1500. After some needed mechanical TLC, it nicely filled the shoes that were left by my 98 Oldsmobile 88 that I had going on 12 years before taking it off the road due to the front sub frame rusting out. The Accord has never let me down.
I drive my late grandfather’s 96 Accord Ex, 5-speed manual. I’m never letting it go, I just got it repainted and I’m restoring it!
I had an EX-L manual. One of my favorite cars ever. Original clutch made it to 200,000 miles. Apart from a radiator, brake master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, cv joints, and maintenance items, no other repairs. I bought it with 113,000 miles already on it.
My elementary school librarian had a white '94 EX, it was white with tan leather and a sunroof, luxurious options in that year. I don't think Honda has made a more stylish yet simple design since then.
I had the 97 Accord EX-L, dark green over beige leather. Miss the all analog gauges and inputs. And that VTEC sound when you wound it out. Bulletproof car.
Currently have a 1997 EX-L, light eucalyptus green over light green leather. It's such a wonderful car.
Still have our 1994 ex coupe, manual transmission with 253,000 miles. Still runs amazing. It's my errand running vehicle now, able to park in any spot with ease and still gets amazing gas mileage. Don't have to worry about getting scratched or dented, (Although I must say i only have a few very small dings which are almost unnoticeable), it still looks great. This car is a champion and has withstood the test of time. I feel very fortunate.
I came to watch this just because it's my favorite car. I literally have one that I got at 294k miles, put tons of hours of work into as well as a few shops, and over 4k later, it's a beauty. It was in excellent condition when I got it, very well taken care of. One of my favorite vehicles, I modestly improved it with some aftermarket items, but primarily to improved response and fuel efficiency of the vehicle. (And also the sound haha XD )
I didn't realize Jason Priestley was a Motorweek car tester back in '94. 😁
I’d take a ‘90s Accord over a 2010s or 2020s Accord any day
I have a 2019. It’s a boat compared to the 90’s Accords.
The newest accords are huge looking for a midsize. Nice car but a bit big
I believe the EPA actually classified the 2008-12 Accord sedan as a full size car. The coupe was still considered mid size. That's how big the newer Accords have gotten. The current Accord is still nice, but the 90's Accords were more fun to drive because of the smaller size.
2000-2002 accord coupes are sexy af
I'll take the J35 V6 accords. Rides like a much more expensive car.
I see so many of these cars still on the road in CA, 90s were the golden age of Honda reliability
same man, here in the bay area there's still lots running around, though less than before. i frequent the junkyards and these are still coming in en mass like crazy, meaning they are barely now getting off the road. impressive.
Accord manual R.I.P.
My grandparents ended up getting three of these bc the first two were involved in accidents shortly after purchase. They loved those cars. The final one, a '97, was kept for 13 years until it was given to my cousin.
These cars are great for a 2nd car or your college kid. Still looks nice 26 years later. Cheap to fix, rarely break down. You can get a nice one for $1500.
25 city / 31 highway
Most of these Hondas and Acuras are commonly riced out and finding a stock Honda or Acura for sale is rare.
Hahaha yep and they run the piss out of them
@@bilbobaggins4710 I've saw a black 1996-1999 Acura 3.5RL for sale in Bamberg, South Carolina about two weeks ago with the cheap black headlight and taillight covers. The previous owner must have riced that Acura out.
@@theKevronHarris I'm in central Florida, lots of Puerto Ricans here and they do civics ...my neighbors are straight off the island both husband and wife have one without exhaust...think it's time to move
“Riced out”?
@@danielponder690 "Rice" stands for "Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements" so that's how the term "riced out" came from.
96 accord 4cyl 206k miles - still running like a champ. One of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. Besides the replacing of old, worn out parts - it has never left me stranded on the side of the road in the 20 years that I've owned it.
Besides being an Accord, its also a "Legend"!
XD
I sold my 1988 Mustang 5.0 that was falling apart and bought a 1995 Dark Green 2 door Accord EX with a rear spoiler and 6disc CD Changer. I had that car for 10 years and loved it. Went on many adventures with it, and it never let me down.
I'd love to have a 2 door EX, 5 speed with cloth seats
Best config ever!
I had a green EX 5 speed coupe with the tan cloth interior. Very cool car, I regretted selling it, even though I sold it for $1500 more than I bought it for.
@@stukoviak My cousin had a white coupe with the 5 speed back in 1995. I was upset she traded it for a Lexus es300
My dad bought a sea foam green accord. 1992 LX. My favorite car of all time.
I owned a black 94 EX manual. Over 5 years of ownership it was a dream to shift and steer. Unfortunately you could open these with a butter knife which made parking it in a garage or crowded lot anxiety inducing.
I have a 90 EX and a 97 EX and let me tell you... it's a struggle to love an old Honda and deal with the constant thefts and break ins. Someone's tried stealing both of my cars while they're parked in front of the hospital I work at, and 2 weeks ago again off of my street. It's infuriating and I'm getting an alarm now. They weren't able to steal them because I've had two stolen in the past and recovered, and I learned my lesson and pull out the ECU fuse every time I leave the car. HAHA. Must've been great when those idiots found out it wouldn't start.
Had a '97 EX. Best car I've ever had and I have had a few other Hondas, Toyotas, a VW, a Hyundai, a Mitsubishi, and a Pontiac.
Bulletproof cars and still look fantastic. Felt solid and had plenty of everything.
1991 Honda Accord LX all original at 61k miles. Still running after 30 years
Still miss my '97 Accord Ex coupe. It was totaled a few years ago from someone running a red light into me. That was a fun car to drive and very reliable. Handling was fantastic.
THE 1994 accord body style was ahead of its time in 1994!
Possibly the best version of the Accord. Clean, understated looks; excellent suspension, and a fantastic drivetrain. Also, not bloated like every new car out there. Can we go BACK, please..?
we have 3x 1995 accords in our family, still have two of the 3 left. two V6's and one 4 cyl. love them
Those non-intrusive trunk hinges are better than what's in my 1998-2002 Accords.
Funny, my 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer ES uses those kind of trunk struts as well.
hondas always been more ambitious than toyota in terms of mechanical experimentation, interior, styling, etc. but toyota has always had that reliability edge
Watching this in October of 2020. The base-price of an Accord EX in 1994 was $19,750, according to this video. Adjusted for inflation, that's about $35,000 today. I went to the Honda website, and the base-price for an Accord EX today is $28,070. So the Accord has actually gotten *cheaper* when adjusting for inflation. Shows what competition will do in a free-market economy.
My first and second car with the 5mt. My aunt and granpa had one as well. It is still my favorite accord. Still one of the best shift actions in any vehicle!
I had a 91, two 92's & a 96 accord! I love Honda's for life!
Still my favorite car of all time. Thanks motorweek
my 1997 EX is still running and shifting great! Original shocks, drivetrain, everything! At 278k miles! These are awesome cars and as much as I love my 1990 EX with 330k for its higher quality materials inside, the 1997 steering feel is so nice and almost German.
My dad had this Accord in green and with a manual transmission, great car
I had a 96 EX coupe with a manual transmission. Silver exterior with a brown/tan leather interior. Favorite car I've owned and I wish I still had it!
94 Accord was my 1st car, my passed down it down to me when she brought her 03 Accord. I loved that car
My dad bought this new and then my sister drove it as her first car and then I drove it as mine. I loved this car!
Who else is still driving a 5th gen accord? I have a lightly modified 1995 CD7 EX daily and a bone stock 97 CD5 LX.
I do ...I still driving my 95 accord ex v6 ....ain’t much of them around now!!!
Same, rocking my 97 EX with leather. Great car even at 266k miles.
Hi from New Zealand.I've got a 1997 Accord VTi CD5 sedan automatic that I purchased in 2003 at 137,000 km. It's up to 259,000 km now and has always been a great car. I worked for Honda back when these were brand new!
@@97accordvtec Nice! I would have loved to experience one when they where still young. They are still great after 25+ years plus alot less expensive, so can't complain haha.
Peak Accord. This and the VX10 Camry were the two best sedans of the 90s at any price.
@Ike N this is absolutely true. the 5th gen, as nice as it is, has very clear cost cutting in the interior compared to the 4th gen which OOZED quality. i have both generations currently
For me stilll the best looking Accord.