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1997 Honda Accord consumer reviews

$15,100–$15,900 MSRP range
side view of 1997 Accord Honda
(60 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.8
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First Car

Extremely satisfied with my first car purchased. I've had it for 4 years and has worked excellent. Although the paint is a little sunburned, the car is great overall. Very reliable car for a busy guy like me. School, work, fun, everywhere you need to go, you can count on this Accord. Now I'm saving for the 2006 or 2007 Accord. Not really interested in the 2008 and newest model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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The best car made

There dependable there safe they look good, what more can you say? They will always be my car of choice!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Car I Ever Bought

I bought a 97 accord right before I started college in 2004 and it was definitely a great decision. The car is the perfect student car or the perfect driving around the city car. The tranny went out on me at 143k but other than that I had no problems with the car. I loved my accord and i will guarantee anyone who gets one of these babies will too

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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More than I expected

I recently got this Accord wagon. Love It! Best car I have owned. Practical, Fun, Reliable & Affordable!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Accord for President!

I purchased my Accord 2.5 years ago with 109000 miles. It now has 119000 and is still pulling strong. The car is extremely practical, reliable, and a great investment. No problems whatsoever with snow/ice here. I got stuck in a snowstorm last year and where newer cars were off the road or stalled out, I was able to keep moving no problems. Gets decent gas mileage AND can still pull 95 on the highway. Amazing car, I will definetely be purchasing another Accord after this one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car ever*******

I bought this car 4 years ago and still the same, I only had to pay for maintance nothing big. I love my accord!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best in Industry

I have owned a Honda Accord for last 5 yrs now and this is probably one of the very few possessions I am very happy and satisfied about.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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First Accord, Not Last Accord

I bought this car in 2004 with 108,000 miles. The final price was $7,009.50. NOW I SEE WHY. The only money I've put into this car has been spent on routine maintainence. It now has 170,540 miles and it continues to purr. No squeaks or rattles! I drive it everyday to school (20 miles roundtrip) and I go home every weekend (100 miles roundtrip). The PAINT is even still glossy. I would definitely recommend this car as a first one or as a second, third, or fourth! It's amazing and I'll never buy anything other than a Honda!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So nice I got my wife a new one

I bought the car with 40000 miles have had it 5 years and it has not let me down once. Great car if you don't have a lot of money to spend. I want to get a new one but there is nothing wrong with it. 146,000 miles and counting.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great used car

I bought mine at 74K, it's now at 102K 3+ years later. I've put in less than $1500 in repairs during that time, most of that being routine maintenance (tires, brake pads, etc.) Amazingly reliable car, well-worth the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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