Should I buy a 1999 Honda Accord with 192k miles on it? The owner is selling it for 3200 dollars and it has a clean title as well. Thanks for the help.
Definite pass. Too much of a gamble with the transmission.
Yes, too big a risk by FAR: https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/1999/
That is very expensive for a 22 year old Honda with 192k miles. I would stay away from any Honda Accord before about 2005 because of transmission problems. Did you check this out?
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/1999/
CARCOMPLAINTS.COM NOTES: The 1999 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, engine shuts off while driving, & peeling paint. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 100,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.
Subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned A/C drain hose directly above that area. Repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000.
Engine stalling while driving in the 1999 Accord is typically caused by a defective ignition switch -- inexpensive to repair (under $200) but dangerous.
Peeling paint has also been an issue for these Accords. Most of the complaints are with darker paint colors -- especially green & blue.
1998-2004 Honda Accord automatic transmissions best avoided.
Oh ok thanks again bro!
np!
kerem my parents had a 95 accord till 300k km and only got rid of it when frame rusted out in 2016.. 90s honda gave toyota a run for their money
@jebrim
Yes I am specifically talking about the 1998-2004.
@jebrim
You would clearly see that if you check this link and looked at the model years with most tranny issues:
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/transmission/
good cars but way too much i would pay more than a G if everything checked out
