"I could not kill this piece of junk," said one long time 1987 Honda Accord owner. And that perhaps best sums up owner feelings of the '87 Accord — it's reliable, dependable, requires minimal maintenance, and is great on gas even as an aged wreck or "beater to beat all beaters."
There were no changes made to either the lineup of Accord trims or in their mechanics this year. There probably wasn't any need for change, since the Accords were even still gaining in popularity and there were times when demand exceeded supply.
Many of those who bought the '87 Honda Accord when it was new are still driving it and have odometer readings from 162,000 to more than 300,000. It's no wonder then that many say it's a car that just can't die.
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I love this car, would hate to see it go out of my life. I plan to do my best to keep it running but I need more time to get used to working on this thing! Keep watching for updates to my debacles!Feb 05, 2012
by David H
Aug 18, 2010
This car was just funny. I traded my first car (the Maverick) for it + $200, and I took that $200 straight to Autozone. With spinning hubcaps, seat covers, steering wheel cover, and "racing" pedals and shifter knob, I was set! Not to mention I put a full aftermarket sound system in, so it was "ballin"! Aug 18, 2010
by Val V
Jan 02, 2010
Very cool car... Weighs as much as my SAAB's door and handled very well..... I had it for 6 years and wished it wasn't an automatic for everyone of them. IMHO it's the best Accord ever made. Sold it with almost 200K and it had tons of miles left. If only GM, Ford, and Chrysler built cars that well.Jan 02, 2010
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by Rob M
Feb 05, 2012
I love this car, would hate to see it go out of my life. I plan to do my best to keep it running but I need more time to get used to working on this thing! Keep watching for updates to my debacles!Feb 05, 2012
by David H
Aug 18, 2010
This car was just funny. I traded my first car (the Maverick) for it + $200, and I took that $200 straight to Autozone. With spinning hubcaps, seat covers, steering wheel cover, and "racing" pedals and shifter knob, I was set! Not to mention I put a full aftermarket sound system in, so it was "ballin"! Aug 18, 2010
by Val V
Jan 02, 2010
Very cool car... Weighs as much as my SAAB's door and handled very well..... I had it for 6 years and wished it wasn't an automatic for everyone of them. IMHO it's the best Accord ever made. Sold it with almost 200K and it had tons of miles left. If only GM, Ford, and Chrysler built cars that well.Jan 02, 2010
by Tony M
Oct 12, 2009
I got it with a blown head gasket in 2005 when my 300zx broke down. I took a weekend to fix it,and drove it to nhra events across the surrounding states,to venues working for AP mag,and dorve it well over 260,000 m9iles,then i sold it!Oct 12, 2009
by Issa H
Sep 26, 2009
nice car with storg body but not veru good motor and accepteble performrnce this is what i can buy under my abilities ... but now thers a problem with my engine so i cant use it cause it needs some repairSep 26, 2009
by Charity B
Sep 16, 2009
The car sucked! Anytime I drove the car after dark, the headlights would go off when I turned on the left turn signal! It ate gas like a fat kid eats Twinkies, and any time I tried to accelerate to pass another car, the overdrive would kick in and it sounded like the engine was going to shoot out of the hood!Sep 16, 2009
by Dale E
Aug 19, 2009
I didnt like the fact that mine was had a carb. I dont like that fact that parts where hard to find. But it was a tough lil honda like most are. So it was a good lil car to go out and abuse.Aug 19, 2009
by Andrew C
May 01, 2009
Good acceleration, and good looking exterior with plenty of space inside. It's wide and not very high, so it has good handling. I got to 100 km/h with a good load, and it was so relaxing.
Got some problems with hand brake(mechanism at the wheel, I heard it's a common problem). It's quiet old, so some has to be changed: rubber at doors, seats( would like sportier ones), some interior and exterior details. Also the transmission has some problems (sometimes doesn't want to engage 1st gear or any other when you want to pull out, or disengage the reverse).
It's an European version and it's a EX2.0i with manual transmission. Sometimes it looks like box to me, but still a mean and good looking car.
I didn't got the chance to drive it fast because I still drive with my parents, and roads are terrible.
Still a good car, but I decided to pay respect to its age and let my father drive as he thinks it's better(I tend to go over 3000 revs, and this makes me think either I'll blow the engine or the gearbox will fall apart).May 01, 2009
by James M
Aug 29, 2008
This was my sisters car. I used it alot eventhough it was her car. I drove it to school and I had it when I was in the Navy until she died on me. Acceleration has ok. Handling was ok. It was a very fun car to drive. I love HondasAug 29, 2008
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Jun 04, 2008
by Keri P
May 19, 2008
Not had this for long, only gone wrong in a few ways so far! (rust / exhaust / bouncing idle / nasty belt slipping fun)May 19, 2008
by Ian H
Apr 15, 2008
didnt really have any big problems with it for the price i got it for and the mileage that was on it.Apr 15, 2008
by Jared S
Apr 06, 2008
Runs well and now that is all fixed up is gonna last a while longer, but it's not that fun to drive because it's automatic and slow, al though i drive it like it isntApr 06, 2008
by Chris W
Apr 01, 2008
Looks like crap but gets me for point a to point bApr 01, 2008
by Joey G
Jan 30, 2008
ok its a 87 accord that i got for free an fixed cut the coils an painted it orange an now flat black haha she kinda tired but its a beater.Jan 30, 2008
by Gary O
Jan 17, 2008
Its a piece, doesn't even run but I love itJan 17, 2008
by David B
Jan 13, 2008
bought it to make money and it blew up before i could finnish fixing itJan 13, 2008
by Joe P
Jan 06, 2008
Well, for a DD car, her it is, the one and the only......transition car from my 7 to the AV6....so reliable kinda miss it.Jan 06, 2008
by Jimbo D
Nov 16, 2007
Its ugly, its slow but at least i get to work in one pieceNov 16, 2007
by Anonymous
Aug 21, 2007
it's been a good little car with only a minor nagging problemAug 21, 2007
by Anonymous
Jul 09, 2007
my car has 180,000 miles and is kinda falling apart but it understandable when the car spent most of its life up in fairbanks alaska. these cars are hard to kill and fairly simple to fix.Jul 09, 2007
by Anonymous
Jul 03, 2007
My car is great on gas. Not much frills, but usually realiable. Works very well for my family unless it is hot outside.
Jul 03, 2007
by Anonymous
Apr 23, 2007
car was purchased at a good priceApr 23, 2007
by Anonymous
Apr 18, 2007
Love my 87 Accord LX, except two design challenges. (1) It has a complex web of vacuum hoses that took me two days to replace one by one. (2) I've heard one reliable mechanic and an Internet source both stating that if you begin having carbeurator troubles on this model, there's almost no fixing it (time to move on).
Update in 2012: Still driving this oldie at almost 250,000 miles with no major issues other than typical repairs as the miles pile up. The AC died on this vehicle before I bought it, and my Honda mechanic says the compressor on this vehicle was a piece of junk not worth replacing. Apr 18, 2007
by Anonymous
Apr 09, 2007
I have seen plenty of reviews on cars that are great and i get a little tirersome of the pages people write so i'll keep it short. I have a 1987 accord one of the plainest cars they made with only a/c and cruise. I have to say though it runs great and only has minor problems but that only started when it hit the 200,000 mile mark. It now has 215,857 and runs fine. So parents looking to get there kids a first car this is a great one or just as a low salary car.Apr 09, 2007
by Anonymous
Mar 18, 2007
I really have enjoyed rebuilding my 1987 Honda Accord. I had a little trouble with the intake manifold, but other than that, it's a great car to drive. Great handling and wonderful gas mileage.Mar 18, 2007
by Anonymous
Nov 01, 2006
325,000 plus miles, and drive it about 50 miles every day. Never have a problem taking it on road trips either. I love this car. I paid $150 for it almost 3 years ago, and it just keeps getting better!Nov 01, 2006
I want to list my car with CarGurus is there a cost? 1987 Honda Accord DX Hatchback it would be for someone to restore or for parts. It will crank but won't fire. It was setting for years gas needs to be flushed out. Has 123,152 original miles on engine. Parts wise it is a gold mine. Open for ideas for best way to get the word out. I have owned the car over 30 years. I am in NC.
it has trouble starting when its hot but usually if i use the honda hot start(gas pedal all the way down when turning it over) iot starts but latly it will be doin fine and then when i go to start it the next morning it wont start. but the next day it will
my honda will fall out of drive and not move. i have to turn off the car take the key out and then restart it to get it to go back into gear then it will move a few feet and i have to start over. I have recently given it a transmission flush What could be the propblem?