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1996 Honda Accord User Reviews

1996 Honda Accord Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 46 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:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 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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PROS
"fuel economy" 20 reviews
"ride" 15 reviews
"reliable car" 12 reviews
"power" 11 reviews
"handling" 7 reviews
CONS
"power" 8 reviews
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"brakes" 2 reviews

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Amber writes:
1996 Honda Accord LX Review
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It's great on gas milage!

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needs body work, and it's gettin old

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It's A Good Work Car..... — Cost of ownership- gas mileage is great and oil change like 1 every 3 months for 20 bucks- heck yeha! I have been in a couple accidents with it and am looking for parts for the front. I love driving this car... It's my first car and I still have it...

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Harry writes:
1996 Honda Accord EX V6 Review
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HIDs, nice deck, comfortable and V6 power without V6 fuel consumption

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Small dents, high mileage, minor problem with power locks

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My 96 Honda Accord Ex-l V6 — Got the car this year in Feburary. I just needed a car to driving to classes and hospitals for the next 3 years. Car's performance is very good, it's the highest trim level and it came with a $700 deck and HID lights so i can't complain. It's got minor problems but for a 12 year old car it is definitely holding up well. If i had the money i would get the 2008 Accord coupe V6 because of this car.

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Brandon writes:
1996 Honda Accord LX Review
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Clean, good MPG

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noise on the road

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1996 Honda Accord. 123,000 Mi — Accelerates well for a 4 cylinder. Transmission shifts rough like all Hondas.. The drivers window shifts to the side a little going up so the seal on the outside is off. Stereo system is great for a stock system. Gets about 28mpg pretty much no matter how I drive it. Looks good. No rust.

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Zachary writes:
1996 Honda Accord LX Review
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reliable, large enough to be useful, not bad mileage for a midsize sedan

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mileage not great, not incredibly agile

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Great, Reliable First Car — very solid car. gas mileage at 29... I'm sure I can get it to 30 if it's warm out. Comfortable ride, not too much power, but enough.

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Mom2Dano writes:
1996 Honda Accord LX V6 Review
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Dependable, reliable, comfy, nice ride

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Hasn't had ac in over 5 years, right now doesn't have a horn or passenger blinker or wiring harness

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Wonderful Car! — I've owned this car for about 5 years now. It had over 200,000 miles on it when I bought it. I have had to replace the master cylinder, radiator, and alternator. I love this car! The air conditioner hasn't worked since I bought it but the heater works great..lol. I live in Texas, so air conditioner would be awesome! I usually just refill the freon and it lasts for a while. I'm pretty sure it has a bad hose or something, but I'm not sure. I have driven this car over 200,000 more miles since buying it. It has been to several different states and through rain, snow, sleet, desert, and everything you can think of! I recently blew out the front passenger side tire which ripped out my wiring harness and busted out my blinker. I rigged the headlight to the driver side light and so it works but still haven't been able to replace the harness or get a new blinker. The car still runs and gets me back and forth from taking my kiddo to school everyday. Luckily it's not that far. lol. It has recently developed a harsh idle which goes up and down while in park or neutral. Not really sure what's going on there. But it still works for what I need it for.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Mike writes:
1996 Honda Accord DX Review
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Great family car that can save you a lot on gas on long trips or just a daily commuter.  Don't forget at a great price!

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Not really fast or have alot of power considering it being a 4 cyclinder

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Great For Starters, Good Handling, Nice Size, Low Maintenance! — What I like about this car is that anyone can drive it young or old and just a good ole vehicle to drive around town! I don't think I can say anything bad about this vehicle because it's such a popular demand in today's economy!!!

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Jesse writes:
1996 Honda Accord EX Review
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Does not break down + cheap to fix if it does

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Terrible on icy roads

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Good For The Money — Gets great gas mileage, does not brake down ever, have 225,000 miles and still not much for issues, be careful in winter it like to slide around like crazy. Acceleration was okay, I cant speak for the auto version but the manual tranny was a breeze and very forgiving. overall its a good car for getting around, you wont win any races with it or make any heads turn, but for a cheap car you cant get something much more dependable and cheap to drive.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jeremy writes:
1996 Honda Accord EX V6 Review
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EVERYTHING

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had to put some money into it

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Nice! — I like this car because it is just awesome to drive. easy to drive. fun to drive. put over 3,000 into this car and i love it. the rims are nice and the body is decent. this car is all together awesome!

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

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Daryl writes:
1996 Honda Accord EX Review
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Free

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Slow and heavy

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Yeah, Does The Job — Performance- Make nice sound but slow Build Quality- Body does last Apperance- Sharp design Cost of Ownership- fairly price parts Fun factor- Not to fun in Automatic tirm Overall this will be a fine car in manueal trim Doesn't Disappoint

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Darin writes:
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Honda

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nothing yet

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White Beauty — Just like the car. A car is just what I need on those rainy days. Just need to get all the maintenance up to date and drive it whenever needed. Hoping to have the car for a while. Enjoy the drive!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $3,308 Average Instant Market Value $3,676 Average Instant Market Value $3,648 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 29 38 28
Horsepower 130 106 125
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.7 42.70 43.5

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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