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1979 Honda Accord User Reviews

1979 Honda Accord Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 5 reviews

  • Performance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Appearance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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"power" 4 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"handling" 3 reviews
"space" 2 reviews
"reliable car" 2 reviews

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Mustafa writes:
1979 Honda Accord 4 DR Sedan Review
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it's speed i almost reached the end of it woow

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spare parts

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Amazing — wonderfull car perfoms good as you maintain it gives you powerfull it's fuel is very economy espicially in travilling it likes to go open roads acceleration is perfect i can handle it very good having some options didn't appear in other brands before ten years later

Primary Use: Family transportation

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pup writes:
1979 Honda Accord 2 DR Hatchback Review
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style, comfort, handling, uncompremising build

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rust

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A Real Classic Car That Is A Joy To Drive — hi i owed a 1979 accord hatchback for about 5 years found it a joy to drive nippy great handling round bends, and ultra reliable,good room with the seats down at the back, probable still my favorite all time car for reliability comfort and handling, even against some german cars i have owed, the ex were more refined for there day with electric roof window and ariel,big chucky chrome buttons, no compromising in build qulity, its a shame about the rust as im sure it would have still be running today, would gladly trade my audi a4 tdi in for another one no computer ecu issues that can be expensive just good straight car that did not show compromise when first, built, a truely great car like no other that i,ve owed in over 20 years driving

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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kens16v writes:
1979 Honda Accord 2 DR Hatchback Review
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excellent dash (1979 folks!), good pep and handling, nice purr to the engine

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ate master cylinders, transmissions, and even motors for lunch

kens16v
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We Make It Simple... Is Missed. Nice Car, Good Driving, Nice Sounds, A+ Dash — 1st car in high school, 1990. I had an 86 Escort for 1 month with a manual...then, I received this Honda from my Dad. It was way superior to the 86 Escort. Impressive for a 79. Loved the interior. Fat sporty 4 spoke steering wheel. Nifty storage compartments including a handy coin box. Nice big gauges. Everything was within easy reach. Good space for 4. Purred like a kitten, handled well, nice acceleration (even though it was a Honda-matic). It went through 2 transmissions, 2 master cylinders, over heated twice... 2 rebuilds... and only had like 90k. So I would say there was "bugs" in the early models. Still, the packaging of this time for Honda was perfect. I am not a fan of the weighty overly complicated cars they make now. Give me a nice interior, good quality design, and manual windows.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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scrinmemphis writes:
1979 Honda Accord Hatchback LX Review
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A Classic Honda... Reliable, efficient

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Turns out mine was a crash rebuild. Still great car!

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Would Buy It Again In A Heartbeat! — I absolutely loved my Honda. Gave it away in 1993 and regret it. What a great car! Performance wasn't bad for for an "Economy" car. Seemed to brake and hadnle well. Big hatch door. Loved the interior. Fun to drive.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Goldfigga writes:
1979 Honda Accord 2 DR Hatchback Review
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Great engine, reliable, nippy, retro and nice to drive.

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No power steering and expensive to insure (being a teenager).

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Sadly Missed By Me For Many Years. The Silver Gem! — Interior was full of little flip lid stash pockets and other little gizmos. My car was silver and had black interior. Cloth and PVC seats that were really comfortable.1600cc engine which was big enough in the early 90's as it was my first car. I would have driven it for more years than 2 if some prat kept his speed down while driving on an iced up lane..Fancy writing off a parked car!! Cheers who ever you are.

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2012 Honda Accord Reviews

Ehhhhhh By Kevin

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Most Reliable Vehicle I Have Ever Owned By Dr_lyle

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2011 Honda Accord Reviews

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It's Really Low To The Ground, Hard To Get In Or Out Of For Shotgun Or Backseaters By Kimmylow

That's really all I have to say about it. My husband traded in our gorgeous Honda Ridgeline for it and broke my heart. I loved that truck! It was the most comfortable truck I've ever driven or been dr... Read More

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2010 Honda Accord Reviews

Good Comfortable Car To Commute With. By tombob18

This car is ideal for someone commuting to/from work in traffic. It has great A/C and heated seats making it comfortable for all seasons. The stereo sounds great and has the option for XM as well. ... Read More

The Look Of A Great Luxury Import! By RFH

Early 2000 models did NOT look this good! Just purchased this USED 2010 Accord EX-L, which I'm already extremely pleased with. I had a 1990 Accord EX, so that familar attraction quickly returned. P... Read More

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2009 Honda Accord Reviews

Good Review By Shiva

Performance: Great acceleration, excellent Honda brakes, handles better at higher speed. Build Quality: No repairs as of yet. Appearance: A face-lift that puts it apart from all other generati... Read More

Fun And Stylish By maximus1719

I am a multiple Honda owner. You only understand when you have owned one and notice the difference that are not often thought about. Great view, adjust mirrors and you have zero blind spots. VTEC o... Read More

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2008 Honda Accord Reviews

Safe, Reliable And Stylish By goldfishguy

Nice to drive,comfortable and solid. All around great car. And best of all is that it is a Honda, This car is like new but a fraction of the cost. It will run for many more years and miles. Read More

Car And Driver 10 Best By Will

i have had buick ford acura(honda) bmw and dodge vehicles in the past. The overall aspects of this car are the best of any i have ever had. buick runs well but the rest of it fell apart. ford exp... Read More

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