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From: wasser@viking.DEC (John A. Wasser)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Honda Accord Experience
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Date: Fri, 27-Dec-85 09:13:18 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec 27 09:13:18 1985
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>> Any Honda experiences out there you would like to share; either good, 
>> bad, or indifferent?
> 
> I bought an Accord hatchback new in 1981 and it is the best car I've
> ever owned. 

	I also have a 1981 Accord Hatchback.  It is the first NEW car I
	have ever bought and I like it a lot.

> I've put about 93,000 miles on it and the engine has never needed a major 
> repair. The trans was overhauled (at 70K) and the clutch has needed overhaul.

	I now have 80,000 miles on mine and have had a few unexpected
	problems.  At about 30,000 the bushing in the shift lever died 
	It just got hard to move the lever. The replacement was about $75. 
	At 50,000 they said that the camshaft was wearing and would need
	replacing.  I had it replaced at around 70,000 mles... one lobe
	was badly worn (maybe 1/8 inch gone) and another lobe was noticably
	worn.  Cost for the replacement was $250.  At 75,000 miles the cluch 
	has started to slip under hard acceleration.  The price quoted
	for the overhaul is $350.

> I get 32+ MPG on the freeway with the 1981 engine (1751cc CVCC). 
> That's with the 5-speed but no A/C.  

	Same here... 30-32 in all kinds of driving (WITH A/C).

> The interior is still in good shape; there are no rust problems;

	Interior is near perfect.  No rust!  I had a small scratch
	through the paint and down to the metal... only the bare metal
	rusted.  The wonderful primer kept it from spreading and it
	was exposed for over a year!

		-John A. Wasser

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