Hey guys what's up. I'm going to buy an Accord once I sell my current car, and I'm trying to find out which model has less problems. The price range I'm looking at will put me into either a 92/93 or a 94/95 model year (however I'm open to spending more to get a 96+ if I think it will be a far better experience). From searching the forum a bit I've come to understand that the 5th gen has several well-known problems, including the following:
- Possible balancer shaft seal defect (factory recall)
- Power windows slow (all accords, I had the same problem on my old '86)
- Fuel gauges can read incorrectly when full
- Tachometers can read incorrectly
- Power antenna can rattle when retracting
- Engine buzz from the exhaust at 1800 rpm.
- Heater control cables can pull out so heat doesn't work
Are some/all of these problems also common to the 4th gen? Know of any problems I missed? In people's experience/opinions, which is the better designed and built car? To avoid wasting anyone's time, I would also want you to know that I don't plan to modify this car at all. I'm looking for a boring but reliable/comfortable commuter car.