- sedan 165,662
- 3,995 overpriced
- Norfolk, VA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 165,662 gasoline automatic
1994 honda accord review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. introductionthe combination of low price and superior quality became synonymous with the honda accord and made it the best-selling car in america for several years. That price was for the top-of-the-line, fully equipped version of the basic accord. It came with air conditioning, an am/fm stereo, power windows and door locks, dual air bags and a whole lot more as standard. The modern, slippery profile continued with a gently bubbled roofline and concluded with an upward curvature of the rear fenders and trunk lid. This created a raised rear deck that seemed to beg for a spoiler. Headlamp assemblies, covered in clear, impact-resistant plastic, angled back about 45 degrees to meet the fenders and wraparound cornering lights. A substantial front bumper assembly, vinyl-covered and paint-matched to the body, curved outward from the fenders to complete the slight needle-nosed look. Amber cornering lights imbedded in the low segment of the bumper, as was a black vinyl air scoop. the only feature that seemed slightly out of place in this contemporary styling treatment was the huge taillight assembly. Though highly visible, they were a little too squarish and horsey for this subtle, yet striking, vehicle. interiorlike the exterior, the interior of the accord ex sedan bore virtually no resemblance to hondas of old. Instrumentation was recessed under the dash, shielding it from glare, and contained speedometer and tachometer dials, analog fuel and temperature gauges and a complement of warning lights. power window and door lock controls were on the full-length driver's armrest, just in front of a finger recess centered for easy door closure. It offered an armrest positioned at just the right height with a covered storage area beneath it, room for a cellular phone and a padded transmission shift lever. The front of the console housed the am/fm stereo with a cd player and angled slightly toward the dash, making it easier to review and adjust the audio system's controls. driving impressionunfortunately, the increased size and sophistication of the accord ex's 2. 2-liter, 16-valve power plant didn't turn the car into a performance machine. The 145 hp it generated, however, did perform satisfactorily in all speed ranges and represents a significant step up from earlier accords. In a near-panic braking exercise from 60-plus mph, the accord's standard anti-lock braking system brought the car to an abrupt standstill without even a hint of wheel lockup or pedal pu1sation. summaryfrom any vantage point, the accord ex sedan constitutes a quantum leap forward from earlier versions of this highly regarded and immensely popular nameplate. It looks more contemporary, and transports driver and passengers more quietly and comfortably. Its larger power plant performance has been significantly improved, while still delivering excellent epa ratings of 25 city and 31 highway. There are a substantial number of well-built competitors in or near this car's price range that offer a little more room or a larger v6 engine or both. Only time, and sales reports, will tell. Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Air Conditioning
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