Hello everyone...

I'm looking at Accords around 99-00. I'm not too particular on auto/manual or 4 cylinder vs 6 (only because I'm just using this as a commuter car til I can get what I want) Aaaaanyway...I local guy who I bought my now totaled Civic from said not to get a V6 Accord and to stay with 4 cylinders. Has anyone ever heard of major problems with the V6's?? I found one locally near me that has just over 40k on it, 98 EX V6. (Its at a large Honda dealer, so the miles should be legit, but I'm carfaxing it to be sure) Let me know if you think I should get it or not...Thanks

 

the only real problems that affected the 98-02 V6 Accords were the transmissions. Actually the transmission problems affected the 4 cylinder models as well. The V6 trannies would just burn out internally, and the 4cyl versions had a habit of wearing out the final drive axle bearings, causing ATF to leak like crazy through what just seems to be a seal. But problems with the V6 engine itself...I'd consider it a pretty damn solid engine.

 

Some of the early 6th generation accords had some transmission problems was alot better on the late models like 01 and 02. It all depends on how you drive it and how you take care of it. Nobody I know whithin my friends circle had problem with 6th generation.

I used to have a 99 accord V6 but was totaled, front tire blew at 90 Mph and hit the pavement in the construction zone, believe me it was not pretty. It circled twice and flipped 3 times before it stopped and I only had some minor scratches, nothing broken except my laptop, the 5 star crach rating is right I guess. Now I have an 03 EX-V6 cause Iam in love with the Accords after that.

Another friend of mine got a 96 Accord with 235K miles and everything still works great. He replaced the radiator once but the Engine and transmission is in good shape so far.

Anyways If you are going to drive it for a little while but not for like 6 or 7 years I say go for a V6. It ride very smooth and good performance. Take good care of it and it will never give you trouble. If buying from a big reputable dealer you dont have to worry about miles and title but check for major accidents just in case from Carfax. 98 with 40k mile is awsome and you have the powertrain warranty upto 100K so you shouldnt worry about transmission as long as you do the maintainence on time.

Goodluck.

 

I don't know why this poster insists on claiming that Honda has a 100k mile powertrain warranty. The warranty is 36 months/36k miles, whichever comes first. This 98 V6 is out of warranty.

Your best bet is to try to get the dealer to certify the car, even for an extra fee. This will give you protection until 100k miles.

6th gen automatic transmissions were very problematic until 2002 model year. That is why Honda issued an extended warranty for the 2000 and 2001 Accord automatics. I have seen some claim that the failure rate prior to 100k miles is as high as 50%.

I have 2 2000 Accords - 1 got a new tranny for free at 64k miles, the other is going strong on the original at 115k miles.

The V6 engine is excellent, but I would be very careful about the transmission, and if you are buying from a dealer, I would insist on some kind of warranty for protection.

 

Iam assuming the car is already certified since no one mentioned it, here is what I found on Honda's Website. If your car is not certified ask the previous owner about warranty information

I have purchased 2 Accords, 1 Civic for my mother and a Pilot for my brother in law within the past 3 years, they all have this warranty.

For how long is the Honda Certified Used Car warranty in effect?
The warranty is a 1-year / 12,000-mile limited warranty and a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. At time of purchase, if your car is within American Honda's new-car warranty (3 years/36,000 miles), the 12/12 limited warranty will begin at the expiration of the new car warranty, giving you a 4-year/48,000-mile limited warranty. At time of purchase, if your new-car warranty has expired, the 12/12 limited warranty begins on the date of purchase and expires at the earlier of 1 year or 12,000 miles. The powertrain warranty is good for 7 years or 100,000 miles from the original date of purchase of the new vehicle.


Is the Honda Certified Used Car warranty transferable to a new owner?
Yes. The Certified warranty is transferable to a new owner in a sale from a private party to another private party. Simply complete the Change of Ownership Card at the back of the Customer Warranty Manual and mail it in to American Honda.

 

which is fine and great ... but ...

Honda rolls out the new model year around October. This 98 Accord could have been orginally purchased in 1997. 2005 - 1997 = 8 years, no warranty.

2005 - 1998 = 7 years. IF this car was certified during any time of its life ... there almost no warranty left on it. At most, we're talking 3 months.


If anyone purchases a used Honda, don't assume it's certified. It's gotta be clear and in writing.

 

If you are looking for a commuter car then the 4 cylinder would be the better choice because of the high ass gas prices and mileage in term would save money over time. I have an 01 EX and it can get close to 500 miles per tank on the highway 5 speed of course.