1989 Honda Accord Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I miss this car but I threw more than one wrench in my garage when trying to fix fuel and vacuum related problems. Very frustrating to get certain parts off of it. The alternator is an example. Located above the CV shaft and under the firewall side of the intake. The CV has to be removed so if you aren't/dont know a mechanic its expensive. I loved the car enough that I didn't mind the work. Be aware of the crank bolt if you try to remove it use some ear plugs. When I broke it loose it sounded like a shotgun went off in my garage.Nov 04, 2014

I bought this car over 3 years ago for $1500.00. Mine was the 4-door manual transmission version. I was expecting better gas mileage from it but I wasn't unhappy with the 30mpg I was getting. It was very fun to drive and handled well. For a 20-year-old car, I was impressed that it didn't have any squeaks or rattles and the A/C was still very cold. The sunroof and power windows all still worked perfectly as well. I sold this car to my mom about two years ago and it's still going strong with 225k miles on it. Haven't had a lick of trouble from the engine, transmission, or clutch. The driver's side door handle (inside) is broken and she hasn't been able to find a replacement yet, but she says it's not that big of a deal to her. I would buy another one in a heartbeat if I could find one for the same deal. That exact same car is now selling for over $3k in my area (even with similar mileage.)May 04, 2012

This was my baby. I loved this car. It was in all around good car. The only little problem with mine was it had a pretty bad oil leak. No one could tell me where it was coming from and it kept ruining my altenators. I replaced the altenator like 3 times. Everyone kept telling me I needed to get rid of it that it was no good. If I had known I was gonna go through what I went through money wise since my honda I would still have my car! Best car you could ever own! It handled great, had great speed, the interior was emaculate as well as the outside, gas mileage was about 23 - 25 miles to the gallon. Was really fun and exciting to drive.Aug 11, 2009

I love everything about this car. It has power everything. The performance of the car is ok for the typical sedan. The exhaust has seen better days so thats the first performance mod Im doing. The only thing that I had to fix was the fuel pump.(Thats right I fix my own cars). The appearance is very good for a 89. The main thing is the faded out trim that Im painting gloss black.Jul 20, 2009

my son's first car out of college. when he moved to japan I bought it for my daughter to drive in high school and college. In 1998 I swapped my 1996 honda for the 89 cause I thought it would be more reliable for her in Atlanta. Eleven years later I am still driving the 89 accord. Except for a few things that have failed like ac, cruise it still runs great, has no rattles or squeeks, and the steering is better than any car I have ever driven. You just point the car where you want it to go and it doesnt wander at all. Amazing for a 20 year old car!! I like this car so much I am even considering a quality paint job with original paint (black with a gold fleck) I know, I know it will cost more than the car is worth in the market but I would completely restore this car (if I had the money)so a good paint job might not bust the budget.Apr 23, 2009

My first car. It was actually a Honda Accord EX-i coupe, but since the car guru's aren't what they claim to be, I had to use SE-i. The first Honda vehicle that I actually owned. I bought it through a family/work friend who's wife owned it from new. Other than the typical Honda Rust paint job (which I had repainted), the car was the pinnacle of Japanese build quality and reliability. The odometer read 269 000 km when I purchased the car and I sold it with 394 000 km after two and a half years of ownership. All in all, a great little car that was fun to drive and the easiest to learn a manual transmission on. For 1989 this car was loaded: power windows, !!premium cassette player with power antenna!! (which was immediately converted to CD), air conditioning, cruise control, power brakes, power steering etc... I loved it!Jan 04, 2009

For a twenty year car, it's not bad. I do need to replace some belts cuz it's squeaking a little. I'll need to replace the brakes soon. I'll probably also replace the clutch and the muffler and it should be good as new almost but it doesn't run that bad now but it does run a little rough. Nice looking car, got new wheel covers for it and it's nice. A couple very minor rust spots and a few scratches but she looks good.Aug 14, 2008

I bought this car about a month ago so I still have yet to learn about its quality and everything else.. It is a salvage title, but seems to be doing alright getting me from point A to point B.. It has low miles which is nice.. If it holds up to its full potential for miles because of it being salvaged, it will be an excellent runner! Although, you never can tell with a salvage, so I'm just hoping it treats me well! The interior is grand, no rips and really clean(I baby this car).. My steering wheel is not pretty though, it was broke into so I believe that's why it is salvaged(So the previous owner said) and the steering wheel looks like it was broke into, but the power steering still works well which I really love! It's an automatic with cruise control, power windows, power steering, and power locks.. May 23, 2008

I bought this car about a month ago so I still have yet to learn about its quality and everything else.. It is a salvage title, but seems to be doing alright getting me from point A to point B.. It has low miles which is nice.. If it holds up to its full potential for miles, it would be an excellent runner! Although, you never can tell with a salvage, so I'm just hoping it treats me well!May 22, 2008