1994 Honda Accord
1994 Honda Accord
The 1994 Honda Accord, Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year for 1994, marks the beginning of the Accord’s fifth vehicle generation (1994-1997). This generation is significant for the role it played in transitioning the Accord from compact to mid-size car. Moreover, it is notable for being the last generation where Japanese and North American Accords were identical.
The new size was less popular in Japan because in its new class, the car no longer earned the buyer a substantial tax break. This is the reason why after this point, the North American Accords were growing while the Japanese alternatives were shrinking. Despite the growth of the sedans, the 1994 Honda Accord coupe remained compact. They were essentially 2-door compact versions of the mid-size sedans. This was also the last year that Honda offered the Accord wagon in North America.
In the United States, the 1994 Honda Accord was available in the base level DX, the standard or luxury level LX and the executive level EX. All models included the 5-speed manual transmission, but a 4-speed automatic with the “Grade-Logic” shift feature was available. The 1994 Honda Accord is also notable for its ergonomic interior and safety features that were innovative at the time, such as airbags and reinforced side-impact beams.
In this generation of the Accord, the DX and LX model included the same engine, a non-VTEC 2.2-liter 4-cylinder motor that produces 130 horsepower. The DX was also much sparser than it would come be in the following generations. It included air-conditioning and a basic stock audio system. The EX included a VTEC version of the 2.2-liter 4-cylinder that produces 145 horsepower. It also included 15-inch alloy wheels, antilock brakes, which were optional on the LX, 4-wheel disc brakes and a rear stabilizer bar. Beginning in 1994, Honda shifted all of the leather accessories from the EX to the new EX-L package.
2007 Honda Accord
2007 Honda Accord
Launched with the 2003 model year in North America, the Accord’s seventh generation continued the tradition of being a standard by which we measure mid-size family cars. With the 2007 Accord, Honda ended this celebrated generation with a bang. The North American Accord was now larger than it had ever been, and it packed in amenities that gave us a preview of what was to be in the all-new Accord that would be arriving the following year.
The 2007 Honda Accord is an exciting option for the consumer shopping the used car market. It boasts distinguished build quality, a spacious and stylish interior, fluid ride quality, superb reliability and exemplary safety. On the con side, it lacks some of the standard features included with today’s family sedans. However, in light of the price, most used car shoppers can live with this trade-off.
Available as both a mid-size coupe and sedan, the 2007 Honda Accord was available in LX, EX and EX-L trims. Those three trims where also available with the larger V6 engine as the LX V6, EX V6 and EX-L V6. There was also a Value Package and Special Edition (SE) available. The entry-level Value Package provided a deluxe base package that included air-conditioning, power windows and locks, cruise control, keyless entry and a CD stereo.
The “standard” LX trim level added interior features and styling cues, power mirrors, and an upgraded audio system. The SE was primarily an LX with 16-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, an in-dash six-CD changer, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. The V6-equipped LX included 17-inch wheels, heated mirrors, a power driver seat and a moonroof.
That were only minor differences between the EX and LX trim levels this model year, and the prices reflected that. The big jump occurred when one moved up to the EX-L package, which included leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a satellite radio and an optional navigation system. The V6-powered EX-L got every feature the Accord had to offer except the optional navigation system. In addition, it included a HomeLink transmitter and power passenger seat.
2004 Honda Accord
2004 Honda Accord<
More than five years since rolling off assembly lines, the 2004 Honda Accord remains one of the best-selling used automobiles in North America. The reason for this is simple. The 2004 Honda Accord is an amazing mid-size family sedan that has a tremendous amount of value as a used car. With the 2003 model, Honda launched the all-new, critically acclaimed seventh generation. The 2004 Honda Accord was a refinement of that success.
With the 2004 Honda Accord, the used car buyer gets a smooth ride and a quiet cabin constructed with high build quality and a material quality that is above the price point. The buyer also gets the Accord’s exemplary reputation for durability, reliability and safety. The only standout negative is the vehicle’s handling. Most, especially those with a four-cylinder engine, will find it perfectly adequate. Unfortunately, this same suspension is included on Accords with the V6. The extra power exposes some warts on the suspension.
The 2004 Honda Accord is available in both sedan and coupe body styles in the LX, EX and EX-L trim levels. At this point, there’s not much price difference between the three trim levels, and consumers may want to target the EX and EX-L because this is the year Honda added side curtain airbags to those trims. The EX-L package adds amenities such as dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated seats, and satellite radio. There was also a navigation system available as an option on the EX-L. However, this appears to be a rare find among used EX-Ls.
There was also a Value Package trim available this model year, and while it came in below the standard LX, it is a deluxe base package. This trim includes air-conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, power windows and locks, and a CD stereo. The LX adds to that with power mirrors, an upgraded stereo system, and some additional interior features. All of these features are included in the EX and EX-L.
1990 Honda Accord
1990 Honda Accord
The 1990 Honda Accord was both impressive and innovative in its day. However, those innovations are now outdated and a lack of modern safety features make for a dangerous drive from today’s perspective. Consumers shopping for a used car should turn their attention the late-1990s model Accords at the very least. There is not a great deal of savings to be had buying early 1990s as opposed to late 1990s. Even if one were to find a 1990 Honda Accord preserved in a museum the lack of safety features would be a serious concern.
The 1990 Honda Accord launched the fourth vehicle generation, and this model marks the shift from compact to mid-size vehicle. This change in size and the impetus behind innovations and added amenities was the tremendous success the Ford Taurus was experiencing in the North American market. In retrospect, Honda did not simply play catch up, they innovated a competitor that would become an industry standard.
Another notable aspect of this fourth-generation Accord was the significant engine design changes that Honda made. All of the North American models included an all-new all-aluminum 2.2-liter 16-valve electronically fuel injected engine. In addition, all Accords sold with the optional automatic transmission included an electronically controlled rear engine mount that reduced low frequency vibration and noise.
The 1990 Honda Accord also marks the introduction of the DX, LX and EX trim levels that are still used on Accord models today. These were available on the sedan and coupe body styles. The DX and LX models included a 4-cylinder engine that generates 125 horsepower, while the EX boasts a 130 horsepower version.
The DX was an economy-focused base level that included almost no amenities and for which air-conditioning was a dealer-installed option. The LX trim level included standard amenities such as air-conditioning and power accessories. The EX trim added leather upholstery and upscale interior accents.
2003 Honda Accord
2003 Honda Accord
With the 2003 Accord, Honda launched the seventh generation of this beloved vehicle line to critical acclaim. However, despite the positive critical reception, many consumers bemoaned features that were missing from the redesign. These missing features were aspects that had helped cement the Accord as a segment leader. Honda would rectify these oversights with the release of the 2004 model, which is the reason why the 2004 Honda Accord is so popular. Nevertheless, the 2003 Honda Accord is an excellent used car that should have particular appeal to bargain hunters.
Available in both coupe and sedan body styles, the increase in size is what distinguishes the 2003 Honda Accord most from the 2002 model. This was the largest that the car had ever been, and the North American edition was substantially different than the smaller version sold in Japan.
The 2003 Accord was available in the base-level DX trim, LX, LX-V6, EX and EX-V6. Customers should be aware that the one downside to the seventh-gen Accords is that the car’s suspension does not quite live up to the additional power of the V6 model. However, a special edition V6 coupe available included a sports-tuned suspension and a six-speed manual transmission rather than the standard five-speed.
The price difference between the DX and LX trims has dissipated as a used car, so consumers may want to focus on the LX for the additional amenities. The DX includes air-conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, power locks, power windows and a basic CD stereo. The LX includes everything in the DX trim plus an upgraded audio system, power mirrors and some other interior features and visual cues. There is still a slight premium for EX models, which include leather upholstery, advanced climate control and satellite radio. The V6 variants of the trims include extras like 17-inch wheels and luxury amenities.
2000 Honda Accord
2000 Honda Accord
Since 1976, the Accord has been a household name. By the turn of the century, the 2000 Honda Accord, midway during the car’s sixth generation, was an industry standard. There are great reasons why so many years after its introduction, the 2000 Honda Accord remained a top-selling used car. However, at the decade mark the vehicle is beginning to show its age.
Consumers in the market for a used Accord will likely want to focus their attention on the seventh (2003-2007) and eighth (2008-present) generations. Nevertheless, the 2000 Honda Accord includes most modern safety features, so if you find one with limited mileage, then it is still worthy of your consideration. Consumers should also be aware that there are stark differences between the American, European and Japanese versions of the car. The information presented here concerns the North American editions.
The 2000 Honda Accord is available in both coupe and sedan body styles. Prior to the sixth generation, Accord coupes were essentially 2-door sedans. However, the coupes available in this generation and beyond were substantially different from the sedans, and they possessed many exclusive features. These exclusive features included special wheels, rear taillights, front fascia and other body panels.
Honda offered the 2000 sedan in the DX, LX, EX and EX V6 trim levels, and they offered the 2000 coupe in the LX, EX and EX-V6 trims. Despite being a “base” package, the DX was nicely equipped. It included standard features such as air-conditioning and a basic CD audio system. Under the hood, the DX included the standard 2.3L I4, which produces 135 horsepower. The LX and EX models included the 2.3L I4 VTEC that produce 150 horsepower. The 5-speed manual transmission was standard, but there was an optional 4-speed automatic. The V6 models included the 3.0L SOHC VTEC that generates 200 horsepower.
1995 Honda Civic
1995 Honda Civic
The 1995 Honda Civic marked the end of the Civic’s fifth vehicle generation, and it provided us with a peak at some of what awaited us in that upcoming sixth generation. During the 1990s, the Civic was getting larger with each incarnation and the 1995 Honda Civic was no exception. However, at the same time, it was getting lighter and more fuel-efficient.
The primary 1995 Honda Civic was a 4-door sedan available at the DX, LX and EX trim levels. In addition, a VTi trim level was exclusive to Japan. The highly popular Civic coupe was available at VX, CX, DX and Si trim levels. The less popular Civic coupe, essentially a 2-door sedan, was available in the DX and EX trims only.
The base model DX was sparse, including only a defroster, manual windows and power brakes. The CX and VX trims were essentially DX models with smaller engines. The second tier LX trim added standard features like an AM/FM radio and cassette player, cruise control, power locks, mirrors and windows, and 14-inch wheels with wheel covers. Honda distinguished the EX trim level with the addition of the VTEC engine, but it also included an upgraded audio system, a powered sunroof, and premium wheel covers.
In North America, the standard engine was a 16-valve SOHC engine that produces 102 horsepower. This was included in both DX and LX models. The 8-valve engine included in the CX generates 70 horsepower while the VTEC version in the VX produces 92 horsepower. Both EX and Si models included the 1.6-liter SOHC VTEC engine that generates 125 horsepower.
In addition to the larger engine and the EX’s luxury amenities, the Si was sports oriented model available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. The most notable sport enhancement included on the Si models was the sport-tuned suspension.
2007 Honda CRV
2007 Honda CRV
The CRV is a popular, 4-door compact crossover SUV that Japanese automaker Honda has been manufacturing since the 1996 model year. The 2007 Honda CRV marks the beginning of the model’s third vehicle generation, the most refined edition of the vehicle Honda has ever manufactured.
The 2007 Honda CRV is an excellent used vehicle option for those consumers who want SUV cargo space coupled with a ride suitable for urban environments. This CRV lacks a V6 option, which is big negative for consumers that want quickness or off-road capability.
The 2007 Honda CRV is available in LX, EX and EX-L trim levels. The standard LX includes 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, full power accessories, upscale cloth upholstery, a folding center tray, a four-speaker CD audio system, and an auxiliary input jack. The EX adds 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored exterior trim, an exterior temperature gauge, a rear cargo shelf, an in-dash CD changer with six-speaker audio system, and a moonroof.
The EX-L adds luxury amenities such as leather upholstery, front heated seats, exterior heated mirrors, a fixed center console, and an XM satellite radio. The EX-L is the only trim level for which the DVD-based navigation system was available. That navigation package also included a rearview camera, a PC card reader, an upgraded stereo amplifier, and an upgraded rear subwoofer. The one drawback to this setup is that the CD changer is in the center console rather than installed in the dash. Due to this, they installed an additional single-CD player behind the navigation screen for easier access while driving.
The 2007 Honda CRV comes in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models both of which include the 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder. This engine is rated at 166 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel drive system routes power to the rear wheels only as needed. Both configurations earn similar fuel performance. The front-wheel drive is rated 23/30 mpg city/highway while the all-wheel drive is rated 22/28.
1991 Honda Civic
1991 Honda Civic
The 1991 Honda Civic closed the door on an exceptional vehicle generation (4th) for which the motto was: “Exhilarating performance based on human sensitivities”. Honda met this goal of higher efficiency with new engine technology and an innovative four-wheel double wishbone suspension. The result, which culminated with the 1991 Honda Civic, was a car that had it all, everything one could want in an early 1990s drive.
However, used car shoppers should note that from a modern perspective this vehicle is lacking in terms of both features and safety. The lack of safety features is a particularly important consideration. Non-enthusiasts would be wise to focus on late 1990s model or later Honda Civics.
At release, the 1991 Honda Civic was available as a 3-door hatchback, a 3-door coupe (CRX), a 4-door sedan, and a 5-door station wagon called the Shuttle, which was exclusive to North America. The primary trim levels were the base level DX, the standard level LX, and the premium level EX, which Honda had introduced for the 1990 model year.
While there were a series of smaller engines available in Europe and Japan, the 1.5-liter SOHC was the smallest sold in the North American Civic. It was available in a range of configurations including dual carbureted, dual-point injected and single carbureted. The next tier 1.6-liter SOHC engine was included in North American Civics with the Si designation and produced 106 horsepower.
In North America, the DX models were sparse usually including just a stock radio and offering an air-conditioning system as a dealer-installed option. The LX added the standard amenities such as cruise control, power locks, power mirrors and power windows. The EX included leather upholstery and other upscale accents. The Si hatchbacks and sedans shared most of the EX’s features and options. Everything not included standard was available as an option.
2008 Honda Accord
2008 Honda Accord
With the 2008 Accord, Honda managed innovation without retracting from the many aspects that had earned the Accord its reputation. This is no small feat. Honda has set the bar incredibly high, and in a normal year, it’s a challenge just to maintain the status quo. However, this was anything but a normal year. This was the launch of the Accord’s eighth, and still current, generation. The new Accord delivered, and it set new standards in the very competitive mid-size family car segment.
The 2008 Honda Accord is a mid-size family car available as both a coupe and the very popular sedan. At the standard/luxury tier, the sedan is available at the LX and LX-P trim levels while the coupe is available with the LX-S package only. At the executive level, both body styles come in either the EX or EX-L trim.
The base LX provides 16-inch steel wheels, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, fold-down rear seats, a six-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player, and an auxiliary audio jack. The sedan’s LX-P augments the LX trim with 16-inch alloy wheels, a power driver seat, and front automatic up-down windows. The coupe’s LX-S is the LX-P trim with an in-dash six-CD changer but without the power driver seat and front passenger-side automatic up-down window.
On the sedan, the EX trim includes everything in the LX-P equipment package, and on the coupe, it includes everything in the LX-S. In addition, the EX provides 17-inch wheels and a sunroof to both body styles. The sedan also gets the in-dash six-CD changer, while the coupe receives a premium stereo system and subwoofer.
The EX-L trim provides luxury items such as leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, auto-on headlights and satellite radio. The EX-L coupe also gets the power drive seat while the EX-L sedan includes the premium stereo system. The only option for the 2008 Honda Accord is a navigation system with voice-activated controls and Bluetooth available with the EX-L trim.
