92 accord ex, worth it?

[Undeniable]

Ok so my mom's boss is selling his 92 accord ex. It has 126,000 miles and all the options. Car has champagne-colored original paint and the AC is only 4 yers old.
Here's the catch: It was in a wreck 4yrs ago with front-end damage but no frame damage. Thus the reason for the new front-end and AC. The guy
wants 2 grand....Worth it? This car would hopefully be temporary until I get something I like, so title history is not important to me whatsoever.

 

[NutBucket]

Get it checked out. If it looks ok then 2k is definitely worth it. I have a 91 DX its worth at least 3.5k (no accidents tho). I say good find.

 

[Ryan]

What options does the car have?

 

[Undeniable]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
What options does the car have?

dunno but being its my mom's boss I cant haggle the price, looks like I have to sell my car then

 

[rayray2]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
What options does the car have?

ex model is loaded

 

[Deeko]

hmm...I believe that '93 was the new body style, correct? Making a '92 the old 80's-ish body style? I wouldn't take it then...but that's just me, I hate the body cars has in that time frame.

 

[Danman]

Hmmmmmm......but you would have to sell the ho-ride!

 

[Viper GTS]

I guarantee BB on that is FAR more than $2K, I would take it in a heartbeat.

Personally I really like that generation of Accord.

Viper GTS

 

[Phuz]

Yup, thats a great deal. Up here you can't walk away with a 91-92 accord is good shape for less than 3500-4000. They really hold onto their value.

 

[FrustratedUser]

$2K is not that much money.
Look at the accident from the bright side. It has some new parts and if the frame was OK then no big deal.
I'd probably take it. Any rust?

 

[Undeniable]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
$2K is not that much money.
Look at the accident from the bright side. It has some new parts and if the frame was OK then no big deal.
I'd probably take it. Any rust?

yea the BB is like 4k, but on the east coast we go by NADA.....soooo its worth it anyway! I havent seen the car myself, but my mom says its in great shape, no dents but
one long scratch where his ex-wife keyed it (ouch!). My parents are supporting me in buying it, but I am selling the 87 caprice I own now
I will go back to Caprices, but it may be some number of months

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Deeko
hmm...I believe that '93 was the new body style, correct? Making a '92 the old 80's-ish body style? I wouldn't take it then...but that's just me, I hate the body cars has in that time frame.

The "80's" style Accord w/ pop-up headlights is 3rd generation, 1986-1989. 4th gen is 90-93.

1989 Accord
1992-3 Accord

The 4th gen design is still highly desireable.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: rayray2

Originally posted by: rbloedow What options does the car have?

ex model is loaded

Well duh - I know that

I wanted info like what kind of transmission it has, and any other options. Also, the SE model was top of the line

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Deeko
hmm...I believe that '93 was the new body style, correct? Making a '92 the old 80's-ish body style? I wouldn't take it then...but that's just me, I hate the body cars has in that time frame.

Not an "80's-ish" body style. The body style in 1992 was introduced in 1990 and ran through 1993 (inclusive) IIRC. The last 80's Accord is the third generation Accord that had the retracting headlamps. (IMHO, the 1986-1989, inclusive, Accords are better looking than the fourth generations, but that's just me.)

ZV

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: Deeko
hmm...I believe that '93 was the new body style, correct? Making a '92 the old 80's-ish body style? I wouldn't take it then...but that's just me, I hate the body cars has in that time frame.

Not an "80's-ish" body style. The body style in 1992 was introduced in 1990 and ran through 1993 (inclusive) IIRC. The last 80's Accord is the third generation Accord that had the retracting headlamps. (IMHO, the 1986-1989, inclusive, Accords are better looking than the fourth generations, but that's just me.)

ZV

No, it's not just you.

Viper GTS

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: rbloedow

Originally posted by: rayray2

Originally posted by: rbloedow What options does the car have?

ex model is loaded

Well duh - I know that

I wanted info like what kind of transmission it has, and any other options. Also, the SE model was top of the line

IIRC the "SE" was only offered in the final year of the fourth generation body style. This followed the tradition of the 1985-only second generation SE-i, and the 1989-only third generation SE-i. Before the fifth generation Accord, Honda had a tradition of making a more sporting model during the final year of production. The Accord SE was also only available as a Coupe, just as the 1985 and 1989 SE-i Accords had been. The only differences between the SE(-i) and the EX (LX-i) were slightly larger swaybars, better brakes, and the option of a BOSE stereo (in 1989 and 1993).

Back then, Honda didn't have a lot of options. Aside from different wheels and mudflaps/floormats the only option on the top-of-the-line 1988 LX-i (the "i" denoted fuel injection, "LX-i" became "EX" when all models got fuel injection) was manual vs. automatic transmission.

My guess for the options on a 1992 Accord EX:

-Automatic transmission, 4-speed, locking torque converter in overdrive.
-Power Window, Power Locks, Tilt wheel, Power Moonroof (glass, sliding), Power Mirrors
-"Premium" stereo (AM/FM/Cassette, 4-speaker)
-A/C
-195/60 R15 tires
-2.2 litre 4-cylinder
-Mudflaps
-Floormats

ZV

EDIT: Forgot, the SE(-i) Accords also had leather.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: rbloedow

Originally posted by: rayray2

Originally posted by: rbloedow What options does the car have?

ex model is loaded

Well duh - I know that

I wanted info like what kind of transmission it has, and any other options. Also, the SE model was top of the line

IIRC the "SE" was only offered in the final year of the fourth generation body style. This followed the tradition of the 1985-only second generation SE-i, and the 1989-only third generation SE-i. Before the fifth generation Accord, Honda had a tradition of making a more sporting model during the final year of production. The Accord SE was also only available as a Coupe, just as the 1985 and 1989 SE-i Accords had been. The only differences between the SE(-i) and the EX (LX-i) were slightly larger swaybars, better brakes, and the option of a BOSE stereo (in 1989 and 1993).

Back then, Honda didn't have a lot of options. Aside from different wheels and mudflaps/floormats the only option on the top-of-the-line 1988 LX-i (the "i" denoted fuel injection, "LX-i" became "EX" when all models got fuel injection) was manual vs. automatic transmission.

My guess for the options on a 1992 Accord EX:

-Automatic transmission, 4-speed, locking torque converter in overdrive.
-Power Window, Power Locks, Tilt wheel, Power Moonroof (glass, sliding), Power Mirrors
-"Premium" stereo (AM/FM/Cassette, 4-speaker)
-A/C
-195/60 R15 tires
-2.2 litre 4-cylinder
-Mudflaps
-Floormats

ZV

EDIT: Forgot, the SE(-i) Accords also had leather.

The EX and SE both had dual-stage intakes good for 135-140hp from the 2.2 The LX and DX had single stage intakes and resulted in 125hp. Also, the EX/SE had a rear sway-bar as well, perhaps a different suspension tuning as well (not sure on that one). ABS was also optional. The SE trim was available in sedan form btw.

 

[Zenmervolt]

The EX and SE both had dual-stage intakes good for 135-140hp from the 2.2 The LX and DX had single stage intakes and resulted in 125hp. Also, the EX/SE had a rear sway-bar as well, perhaps a different suspension tuning as well (not sure on that one). ABS was also optional. The SE trim was available in sedan form btw.

Yeah, the LX-i and the SE-i shared engines too. I've not seen a sedan SE, live and learn I guess. I know more about the LX-i/SE-i differences than the EX/SE differences though. I don't think that there was a difference in suspension tuning between the EX and the SE aside from the swaybar at the rear. I'm basing this on the way that the SE-i didn't change the suspension setup from the LX-i aside from the swaybar at the rear.

Differences between 1989 LX-i and 1989 SE-i (off the top of my head):

-SE-i has rear swaybar, borrows front swaybar from LX-i which has a larger front swaybar than the DX/LX.
-SE-i has different alloy wheels, still 14 inch though and still wearing 195/60 R14 tires.
-SE-i has leather.
-SE-i has a Honda/BOSE stereo with steering wheel controls.
-SE-i available only in Coupe form.
-SE-i has four wheel disc brakes.
-SE-i has option for Honda's "ALB", an early Anti-Lock Brake system. (ALB option is shared with Prelude.) (Also, an interesting note is that the 1988 LX-i has the wiring harness and fuse panel, including an empty spot labled "ALB" on the sticker, for ALB, but not the hardware.) To the best of my knowledge, ALB was not offered on the LX-i though.
-SE-i does not get the Prelude 2.0 Si's DOHC 4-valve engine, keeping the 122 HP DOHC 3-valve engine from the LX-i.

ZV

 

[Undeniable]

meh, are they considerably fast? I mean I will miss the torque my caprice puts out, and especially the RWD.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Undeniable
meh, are they considerably fast? I mean I will miss the torque my caprice puts out, and especially the RWD.

They are not fast, but with a 5-spd they are a blast to drive.

I had a lot of fun in my coupe, you'd be surprised what <100 hp + a windy country road can do to your hearbeat.

Viper GTS

 

[Undeniable]

rofl so you're basically saying no? lol


Well I have been lusting for a sunroof for some time, hopefully I will enjoy that as much as I think I will

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Undeniable
rofl so you're basically saying no? lol


Well I have been lusting for a sunroof for some time, hopefully I will enjoy that as much as I think I will

The Accord is more "quick" than fast. No, won't be anything like the Caprice in the straights, but the things are far more fun than they look when running through the twisties. Given the Accord's light weight (my 1988 weighs in at about 2,500 lbs, the 1990-1993's are around 2,800 lbs) they feel faster than they look on paper. I guarantee that the Accord will be orders of magnitude more nimble than a Caprice. Oh, and once you get a sunroof you will never go back.

ZV

 

[Thegonagle]

About the accident 4 years ago: If the repairs haven't fallen apart by now, they're probably not going to.

That's not a huge amount of miles, but the car is 10 years old. It won't be maintenance free, but it won't be too bad.

Accords aren't fast, but they are good enough, and they can give most drivers almost 30 MPG.

It's definitely worth a look@!

 

[NutBucket]

My 91 has a 5-speed and does about a 9-10 sec 0-60 I think. I can't find numbers for it and have never taken it to the track. I think the cars run about an 17 sec 1/4 mile. It won't feel as quick as your Caprice, but it does move. The motor revs freely and has a nice powercurve that builds steadily to about 5000 rpm.

 

[Undeniable]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
My 91 has a 5-speed and does about a 9-10 sec 0-60 I think. I can't find numbers for it and have never taken it to the track. I think the cars run about an 17 sec 1/4 mile. It won't feel as quick as your Caprice, but it does move. The motor revs freely and has a nice powercurve that builds steadily to about 5000 rpm.

I would seriously doubt that 17 sec 1/4 but otherwise thanks, I will see on Friday it seems