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  1. 09-22-2010, 05:34 PM #1
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    About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    hello everyone, i just wanted to see if anybody on this site has a 89 accord dx coupe? if so can you give me some reviews and if this car is reliable?


    im looking into purchasing a 89 accord coupe DX with 104,xxx miles on the clock and hes asking $1100. Now i need a winter car b/c winters here are rough so i decided this car was descent and i like the body style.

    i currently own a 04 G35 coupe and its RWD and it sucked in the snow even with winter tires lol. so i need a FWD car.

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    now you guys think this would be a nice winter/daily car?
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  2. 09-22-2010, 06:21 PM #2
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    Price vs. mileage, I'd get it. It's not bad looking at all. I'd say the only downside is the rust. I'd deal with a carb'd auto for that mileage. Get it, remove floormats, seat covers, steering wheel cover and Thor sticker. Done.
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    thanks Charlie!

    are these cars reliable? what should i look for when i test drive it this sunday?
    any tips?
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    sorry, accords are rwd, you can not use it as a winter beater

    srs though, if it runs smoothly and drives smoothly and doesnt make any weird noises or pulls and such, it should make a good beater car. just make sure the rust isnt in structual areas where it will probably fall apart when it rusts more lol
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    the seller told me its a FWD, i thought all honda except the S2000 are FWD
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    He's messing with you, it is FWD..
    Make sure you do the Timing belt if you get it.


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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    oh lol, is the timing belt a inexpensive fix? he said 1 of the belts is squeaking.
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    Quote Originally Posted by O HELLA OEM View Post
    oh lol, is the timing belt a inexpensive fix?
    Depends if you're doing the job or which shop does the work.
    All shops have different rates.


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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    true, thanks


    im looking at the pic again and it looks like the rear drivers side fender has major rust! looks like its ate the metal, lol i see a hole!
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    Where's the driver's seat? I can't see it!
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    With 104xx miles, this car should be reliable. Remember that this is a 21 years old car tough... SOME parts will be worn from time/weather and not from use.

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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    The only thing I'm worried about is the extent of the rust. I've never had to really deal with it being in the Pacific Northwest, but that car may be worse than it looks.
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    damn the seller dropped the price to $800 now lol, that rust is just bothering me.

    oh and the seller also stated that the windshield wiper fluid keeps leaking. is that a easy fix? does anyone know where i can get a new windshield wiper fluid tank or whatever its called?
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    ^ Make sure it's leaking, and the guy isn't being a dumbass like me and overflowing it every time.

    You can get one at a junkyard, but the bumper cover has to come off to replace it.

    GET IT.
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    Well I don't need to replace the windshield tank asap do I?
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    Yeah thats easy mode.

    Sick rims on the 35 by the way. What size are you running in the back?
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    thx slipup, i guess i just cant wash my windows with fluid for a bit lol

    im running 275/35/19 on the rear
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    You don't need to at all. Rain-X and Bosch windshield wipers.
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    I don't think this car will pass PA state inspection bc of the rust hole on the rear drivers side
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    Why do you need the state inspection?
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    Rust holes add character!! $800 go get it quick. just my .02.
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    PA requires Emission/visual tests every year i believe. and i think if a car has rust its okie but if a car has rust going threw the body i would fail. this honda has rust hole on the drivers side rear quater
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    Re: About to pull the trigger on a 89 Accord DX Coupe.

    keep on looking my friend...that is alot of cancer

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