History - Honda Accord, 1976 through 2008 (56K Beware)

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History of the Honda Accord - 1976 through 2008
The Accord has always offered top quality and reliability in a fun-to-drive package.
Along the way, the Accord has stood for innovation in terms of manufacturing, environmental performance, safety and luxury.
In 1982, Accord became the first Japanese-nameplate vehicle produced in America*.
In 1986, the industry's first racing-inspired four-wheel double wishbone suspension on a front-wheel drive car elevated the sporting factor of the mainstream sedan to new levels.
The 2000 Accord became the first high-volume Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) sold.
The 2005 Accord's standard side-curtain airbags have been cited by industry experts as a significant factor in other manufacturers' decisions to include side-curtain airbags as standard equipment.
For 2008, the Accord has the company's exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure that is designed for enhanced frontal-collision compatibility with other vehicles.
Ultimately, the Accord has consistently been a top-five selling vehicle in the U.S. for more than two decades, and is one of the best-selling cars in the history of the U.S. market, cumulatively selling more than 9.6 million from 1976 through 2006.
It has been selected as one of Car and Driver Magazine's 10Best a remarkable 21 times in the last 25 years - more than any other vehicle in the award's history.
*Assembled from domestic and globally-sourced parts.


The Accord Story
The name Accord was derived from Honda's unremitting effort to achieve "accord" between people, society, and the automobile through advanced technology.
The introduction of the first Accord in June of 1976 was significant for both the American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and the automobile industry as a whole.
For Honda, then known mainly for its economical Civic, it was the first step toward becoming a full-line auto manufacturer and a major presence in the U.S. market.
For the industry, the Accord defined a new kind of car - a practical automobile that combined economy and value with sporty style and spirited performance.
American Honda

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Honda Accord Hits The Big 3-0!
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Honda Accord in the UK.
Over the past four decades, more than 15,800,000 units have been sold across the globe, making it one of the most popular cars in the world.

The first Accord went on sale in the UK in 1977 after being initially launched in the US and Japan.
Seven generations on, Accord has evolved into a significant corporate model equipped with the latest advanced technology, great driving dynamics, an acclaimed diesel engine and a steadfast reputation for reliability.

The next generation Accord will go on sale in the UK in summer 2008, and production versions of both the Saloon and Tourer versions will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Honda UK

[duncanb]

This brings back memories... After we got married, first car we bought was a 79 Accord in bright yellow. Great car to drive, but came with Rust as a standard feature so didn't keep it long.

[Snoozin]

My ex had a stunning 83 Accord, it was actually a supremely quiet car, excellent on the open road as far as comfort went. The scary bit was the power steering, breathe on the steering wheel and it'd apply full lock... was that light and vague. Horrible as you came over a crest at speed!

[Baxter]

2G Accord = indestructible.

I can hardly believe the one some friends loaned me when they when overseas - barely a straight panel (or even similar coloured ones) on it. But it never broke down or even played up - and passed WOFs every time.

Cops were equalled amazed to discover the seedy chap they'd pulled up in the early hours of the morning a dodgy old Honda was fully legit.



BTW, the 1G Accord hatchback was a reasonably good looking car in its day (especially for a Japper) imho.

[Anti-clockwise]

Originally Posted by Baxter

BTW, the 1G Accord hatchback was a reasonably good looking car in its day (especially for a Japper) imho.

agree :thumbsup:

[duncanb]

[quote="Anti-clockwise"]

Originally Posted by Baxter

BTW, the 1G Accord hatchback was a reasonably good looking car in its day (especially for a Japper) imho.

Definitely, anyone remember the Datsun 180B?

[DrRubber]

Definitely, anyone remember the Datsun 180B?

we're trying to forget

but seriosly, first and second gen accords were well ahead of thier time and id happily own another 8) [/quote]

[Willis]

does anyone remember which spec accord manual could do 2000rm at 100kph in 5th on the open road?yr 89-93 LXi???

[XPLOIT]

Originally Posted by Willis

does anyone remember which spec accord manual could do 2000rm at 100kph in 5th on the open road?yr 89-93 LXi???

Ill tell you today once I have driven to work :wink:

I have a 93 LXi work hack....

[Snoozin]

[quote="duncanb"]

Originally Posted by Anti-clockwise

Definitely, anyone remember the Datsun 180B?

I'd drive a 180B. As long as it's a 610 model, not an 810. Although 810 wagons with the wood trim on the tailgate hold a certain allure.

[XPLOIT]

Originally Posted by XPLOIT

Ill tell you today once I have driven to work :wink:

I have a 93 LXi work hack....

Yea my one is pretty close to 2krpm @ 100km/h

[Willis]

Originally Posted by XPLOIT

Yea my one is pretty close to 2krpm @ 100km/h

hey good boy!so your was manual? im guessing your car is pretty good on fuel?how many kms do ya get out of a full tank(litres?)

[duncanb]

[quote="Snoozin"]

Originally Posted by duncanb

I'd drive a 180B. As long as it's a 610 model, not an 810. Although 810 wagons with the wood trim on the tailgate hold a certain allure.

I think time has been a lot kinder to the 1st gen Accord than the 180B...

[XPLOIT]

Originally Posted by Willis

hey good boy!so your was manual? im guessing your car is pretty good on fuel?how many kms do ya get out of a full tank(litres?)

Yea its a 93 LXi NZ New Manual (CB3 with F20A)

It used to get around 600ks to a full tank.... 55ish L???

Has a slightly dodgy Ignition/Fuel relay so uses a bit more. (Shoots huge flames out of the fart cannon)

Its for sale by the way, anyone?

[Willis]

Originally Posted by XPLOIT

Yea its a 93 LXi NZ New Manual (CB3 with F20A)

It used to get around 600ks to a full tank.... 55ish L???

Has a slightly dodgy Ignition/Fuel relay so uses a bit more. (Shoots huge flames out of the fart cannon)

Its for sale by the way, anyone?

weird i thought they'd get more than 600km...thanks for your help! Guess i'll look at sentra 1.4l ish...they get about 600+ outta 40litre...but gutless! just want petrol miser for travellin to wk (70k a day)

[XPLOIT]

Mine needs a mad tune but I couldnt gve two shits about the car so I dont bother spending time on it.

A well tuned factory condition one will probabaly get 650-700k+ from approx 55L.

I do around 250ks to and from work in a week and only put about $50 in...

[AccordB20A]

rock on the honda accords.

100km/h in 5th at only 2000rpm?? IMO that would use heaps more gas as trying to go up hill will either involve shifting into 4th or putting your foot down and bogging the engine.

[XPLOIT]

Something like that.

[Willis]

Originally Posted by Wohdog

rock on the honda accords.

100km/h in 5th at only 2000rpm?? IMO that would use heaps more gas as trying to go up hill will either involve shifting into 4th or putting your foot down and bogging the engine.

well yeah but on flat road it would be good on fuel!!! ive had civic Si which was gd on fuel, accord SiR (dunno what kms i got outta tank cos i didnt keep figure of it), Integra SiR-g (good on fuel!)...

I loved the accord for it's comfort and plenty grunt on tap yet roomy-ish and the integra for its power and handling but the clear coats peeled now so the integras for sale soon-ish! civic was a good little car lowered on 17".