'03 Accord 2.4 EX long term review: 180k

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Bought new 8/03: OCI 7.5k, FCI 15k, 3 qt. trans 30k, Replaced unexpected: Rt. axle, 02 sensor, exhaust 90 degree after manifold ($500), rear suspension link.

lot of 1.3 mi. WI. cold runs to my day job.

Replacing this week Good/Year Eagle Response Edge V92 (102k) with 70k Perelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus V92

Solid engine 37 hwy 29 mix 38psi., 1.5 qt. add 7.5k.

Trans has not missed a beat and inspires confidence today.

Ride and steering very good on original '03 suspension. (never curbed)

I run TCW-3 640/1 ethanol 87 since 150k.

No visible rust or blistering.

Soldier on.
 
Our 03 Accord has been the most rust-free vehicle I've come across. Not sure what they did on these but it works. Even the undercarriage is still shiny and black with just small rust on the welds themselves.
 
I should mention..

that's on the cheapest 5/20 known to man..remember .49 shell, .49 chev, .79 citgo and now free valvo next/gen
 
lot of these with lower mi. for sale now.. $7-$11k the engine is really the same as a '14 and mpg. improvment is insignificant...older 2.4 is a great value.
 
That has been my favorite accord body style. That accord, 4cyl, mt is probably the best car on the road for longevity for vehicles designed and built since y2k.
 
Besides a battery and a set of brakes, radiator or serpentine belt probably ?, That's really good!.

thanks
GL
 
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Bought my 04 Accord LX Sedan I4/K24 manual trans with 108k December of 07. Have 170k on it now, been a really good car.
 
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
That has been my favorite accord body style. That accord, 4cyl, mt is probably the best car on the road for longevity for vehicles designed and built since y2k.


I beg to differ than V6 MT might be a bit better
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Originally Posted By: randomhero439
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
That has been my favorite accord body style. That accord, 4cyl, mt is probably the best car on the road for longevity for vehicles designed and built since y2k.


I beg to differ than V6 MT might be a bit better
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I bought the 4 specifically due to the chain, lower maintenance cost. If I remember correctly the manual in the v6 was problematic.
 
I wouldn't mind a 5 speed 4 cyl accord of that era. I wouldn't mind a v6 MT accord of that era either!

But spark plugs and lack of timing belt are a major plus for the I4
 
used to replacing the water pump with the old timing belt motors 80k..@181k and wondering what to expect from the pump?
 
My cooling system looks pristine. I think Honda is one of few companies that knows what they are doing when it comes to fluids.
 
Originally Posted By: dblshock
whoops...replaced a starter motor too 175k.


How much did it cost to replace your starter, did you have a shop do it?
 
Our 03 Accord has been the most rust-free vehicle I've come across. Not sure what they did on these but it works. Even the undercarriage is still shiny and black with just small rust on the welds themselves. You should see my bothers has 2 03 accords green with clear coat problem and rotting to [censored] on the rear end and rear doors I worked for Honda 10 years never seen anything this bad Lives in massachusetts
 
Originally Posted By: gregk24
Originally Posted By: dblshock
whoops...replaced a starter motor too 175k.


How much did it cost to replace your starter, did you have a shop do it?


bought a reman from AA with code about $100..son installed for $50..intake had to be removed so not a real simple and quick fix...works fine though.
 
Originally Posted By: Chris B.
My 2012 Accord EX-L V6 has been flawless. Most reliable car I have ever owned by far.




I'd hope that a 2 year old would be performing flawlessly. My buddies 01 Kia rio performed flawless for the first couple of years. Then it started falling apart.....
 
Originally Posted By: dja4260
Originally Posted By: Chris B.
My 2012 Accord EX-L V6 has been flawless. Most reliable car I have ever owned by far.




I'd hope that a 2 year old would be performing flawlessly. My buddies 01 Kia rio performed flawless for the first couple of years. Then it started falling apart.....


Thats what I was thinking, no doubt though that Honda will give years of reliable service if its taken care of.
 
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