I was always a Toyota (because of there trucks and their flawless reliability) and Mazda driver. Several MX-5s and RX7's. I had an 87 Accord DX that was very high mileage and although the transmission would slip if you eased around or went WOT, it never broke or left me stranded. Next was a 95 EX coupe with very low miles bought during the COVID terror days. It sat alot with only 95,000 miles and had to have an alternator, master cylinder, and CV axle within the 2,000 miles of ownership. The VTEC did offer some decent go and the 5 speed made it more engaging. I currently have a 94 LX wagon. Automatic, non VTEC, no ABS. 130,000K and mostly garage kept, it is nearly flawless outside and like new within. HOWEVER: There are a few things that you will experience with a 5th gen Accord. 1. The windows with get stuck eventually from friction. The rubber seals that run parallel with the window track has to be lubricated weekly or you'll have to pull the windows up (assist). 2. You'll likely have to replace a brake master cylinder if it's still the original. 3. Vehicle speed sensor. If automatic, when it fails your without speedometer and the transmission gets real pissy because it doesn't know what gear it should usually be in. Still drivable but don't recommend. 4. Bad leak in the floorboard. Comes from the drainage that comes from the windshield and is channeled down the fender (inside) the grommet comes loose where the wiring goes into the car. Replace grommet and silicon. Fixed. With all these relatively easy to fix issues, you'll have very reliable, great handling, low fuel consumption, and decent looks. I LOVE the wagon, fold down the seats and take alot of whatever. Plus if your brave or stupid like me and remove the spare from beneath the floor, you can take more than enough "better safe than sorry" items and they stay out of sight and your way. Great cars. Not fast but even for a 30 year old car, the ergonomics and dash, interior setup and design doesn't come off dated or tacky. I would get an EX if you can, but that will get about 15-20hp, ABS, maybe leather and a moon roof. I can live without them, but they sweeten the package. Also, charged the A/C on a hunch. Works GR8! That's quality.

I bought my 1994 Honda Accord EX 5MT sedan new in Oct '93. PROs: I've always appreciated the excellent handling, 7.9 second 0 to 60 acceleration, 27 mpg average fuel economy in mostly city driving, Tesla-Model-3-like driving position and low hood, superb engine design, reliability and great all-around visibility. CONS: I've had to make multiple repairs to fix rust a bove the rear bumper by the rear wheel openings (I haven't driven on salted roads since 2010, the rear seat belts are difficult to put on because the buckles are hard to reach. I now use the car only for fun in good weather.

This car met the needs it was purchased for. It was originally for my mother who needed a plain, reliable, comfortable car to do her daily errands in. I immediately thought of an Accord, and it fit the bill quite nicely. Then the car became mine. But I couldn't bring myself to drive it much (I also owned two sports cars). So I sold it to a young couple who needed a nice, reliable generic sedan. The car was a good car for what it was used for.