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1986 Honda Accord User Reviews

1986 Honda Accord Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 21 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 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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PROS
"fuel economy" 10 reviews
"ride" 8 reviews
"comfortable car" 3 reviews
"power" 3 reviews
"reliable car" 3 reviews
CONS
"power" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Jordan writes:
1986 Honda Accord LX Hatchback Review
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My Awesome Car — It is a very good reliable car, it has about 230,000 miles on it and it still runs great. Obviously there are some things that need to be replace just because it is old, but other than that it is a really nice car.

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knorwood8709 writes:
1986 Honda Accord DX Review
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Great gas mileage, handling, comfort, easy maintance and reliability.

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Hard to find a mechanic.

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I Absolutely Love This Car. I'd Rather Drive My '86 Honda Than My Girlfriends '03 Jeep! — My 86' Accord has a touch over 70k miles and I couldnt ask for a better car. It may not be a BMW but I'll put money on it that it'll last longer! Need I mention that I can still pull 125+ MPH in a stock '86 Accord...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Brandon writes:
1986 Honda Accord LX Hatchback Review
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The best investment iv ever made...

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Dent, trim peeling off, little bit of rust, low idle

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1986 Honda Accord Lxi Hatchback — LIKES- 22 mpg in the city, 28 on the highway. good gas mileage, has the "FLIP" headlights, zippy acceleration, spacious interior, fog lights, sporty hatchback body style, very accurate power steering and brakes, engine is in great condition; for an old car, very dependable, runs like it could go another 100,000 miles DISLIKES- has a dent on the right passenger door (I WAS IN MY FIRST ACCIDENT ONE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT MY FIRST CAR. SEEMS LIKE AN OMEN... RIGHT?). the trim above the back left wheel well is peeling off, a little bit of paint rush. sometimes when my car idles, it feels like it might stall out. all these things just come of age obviously... i would still recommend this car to any teens or adults. i personally like the sporty, 80's classic Hondas. Price- $1,600

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Charrliered writes:
1986 Honda Accord DX Hatchback Review
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cheap, quick, fun, Great fuel economy, Compact but spacious, Lasts forever

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carburetor, lacks power

Charrliered
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Awesome Commuter, Looker, And Over All Value. Plus She'll Run Forever. — I've got a Dx Hatchback, with 97xxx miles, yep, thats right. She has been reliable, well cared for, as long as you do the oil changes frequently. AND I can work on her with ease! and I'm a girl who knows nothing of cars! I have myself a Carsons repair manual and Ive been able to figure it out so far. I highly recommend this car, for anyone wanting great gas mileage and dependability... if your willing to spend, like 30 minutes a week making sure all the fluids are good and nothings leaking... yet. If you can, I would recommend never getting a carburated vehicle, always always go for fuel injected! not many mechanics I go to work on carburated cars! and of course with older cars problems arise, but with age means more parts at junk yards for cheaper, cheaper parts in general, and everyone knows how to work on them... for the most part you can figure it out!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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robbieyh writes:
1986 Honda Accord DX Hatchback Review
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fun to drive, easy to maintain, kicks butt

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rust, father time,

robbieyh
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Inexpensive Transportation, Character After All These Years, Yup Its Still Rolling, Look At It — Great car, superior Japanese reliabilty, awesome hatchback, fun to drive, zippy engine, and good gas mileage. Rolling on 13" wheels and there's a lot of rust due to northeast weather. Many of my parts will be purchased at a local salvage yard. It's old and what more can you ask from it. The car does not ask anything from me. It just goes where I want it to go. Thank you Honda

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Farjeel writes:
1986 Honda Accord Lxi Review
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best drive

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expensive maintenance

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Fast.. Fun. — scores good in all sections.. performance 9/10, brking 9/10 handling 10/10. built quality 8/10... interior 8/10... exterior 8/10.. milage good... fun to drive .. but high on maintenance.no squeakes or rattles.. stil after 16 yrs

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Jesse writes:
1986 Honda Accord LX Review
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its a honda

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nothing

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Honda — good quality car. What can you really say about a honda? they last forever, have decent power in smaller engines and the mile per gallon is amazing. This car can do it all. if you ever need to be sold.. remember honda

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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KC76 writes:
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if you ever drove one you know there is just so much one could say here.

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I don't have a photo of my bucket to post.

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What Can I Say? — I have a 1986 accord hatchback. bought it for $924.00 Can on a car lot taxes and all. It needs a muffler. I drive a car with 350,000km on it and it burns no oil. goes like a bat out of hell and sounds great doing it. I would buy another if I could find one but they are very rare here. It's built like a tank and has handling that makes many newer cars look like a joke. it's stock. I won my last three races based on the little bit of power and the insane handling. passengers rave about how ere it corners even on ice and how easy I can throw it around. I can't say enough about it. the only stock car I ever liked better for handling is my Rx7, but the savings in gas with my accord s make it the better car hands down.

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Gregory writes:
1986 Honda Accord LX Review
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Honda reliability. Need I say more?

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Carb engine. No aftermarket engine upgrades.

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My Baby!!! — My first real investment in a car. Paid $3000 for it in 1995. Kept it until 1999 when I sold it and moved back to Barbados. Sold it to a friend who had it impounded. Damn shame. Treated her better than i treated my g/f and she took care of me. Never left me stranded. 2 1/4 cat-back exhaust w/ Flowmaster muffler used to rattle windows and set off car alarms in Kings Plaza parking garage.

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Christopher writes:
1986 Honda Accord Lxi Review
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looks, space inside, driving feel

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well, it was an 80's economy car... you figure it out

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Great Car, Majny Are Still On The Road Today - Mine Died Via A Jeep. — Great car, get the manual trans because the automatic is too expensive to maintain.

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Cost $9,587 Original MSRP $5,896 Original MSRP $11,108 Original MSRP
Gas Mileage (highway) 30 39 31
Horsepower 98 60 95
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.0 43.0 42.0

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Honda Accord Reviews

Ehhhhhh By Kevin

pretty fast if you start from 1st it speeds up nicely, can burnout. speedometer goes to 160 if you mod the engine eneph you could actualy get it to that. gets over 120 tho. gas millage is good 20-40... Read More

Most Reliable Vehicle I Have Ever Owned By Dr_lyle

This Accord should be compared and is equivalent to the apperance to BMW, Audi, and Lexus. I can't express enough about the ride quality and all the features this car has to offer. Everyone who is loo... Read More

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2011 Honda Accord Reviews

2012 Accord Largest Interior Room In It's Class & Great Gas Too! By blackaccord

This is a very good overall family or commuter car as we used it for both. Mileage is tremendous and there is literally room for my son to grow taller than normal (above 6'3") while having room to spa... Read More

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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