On Monday, September 12, 2005, I took my 1984 Honda Accord LX "Emilio" in to the brake shop. The prognosis: $1800.00 worth of repairs needed.
What's wrong with Emilio?
(1) Master brake cylinder and leaking right rear brake hose, both rear brake drums
(2) New axles (CV joints) needed, both clicking very badly
(3) The outer tie rods of the rack and pinion steering are very loose
The brake man strongly recommended that I NOT do these repairs because "you'll pay for these, then something else will go wrong on the car". I argued that the engine is going strong after way over 300,000 miles. He remained of the opinion that I should get rid of the car.
How can I get rid of Emilio? He's been such a great car for nearly 22 years! Purchased December 2003 brand new from Honda City on Peralta in Fremont, California, the original engine now has 317,928* miles and is running great.
*(as of 30-Sep-05)
Unfortunately, although it's been my dream to one day have enough money to restore this "modern classic", I don't have the money to do this. Thus, I'm forced to announce: Emilio is for sale.
Who wants to buy Emilio?
Perhaps: a Honda dealership who'd like to repair the car and showcase him as an example of Honda longevity!
Perhaps: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for the same reason!
Perhaps: The makers of Castrol 10W40 motor oil!
Research Emilio using his VIN JHMAD5435EC048169 and either CarFAX, AnalogX, or AutoCheck.
However, I can assure you that my 1984 Honda Accord has never been salvaged or stolen, never been flood or hail damaged, never had his odometer rolled back (or rolled forward), has never been used a police vehicle, never been used as a rental or taxi. It has been in a couple of minor fender-benders, the results of the last one which can be seen on the left side of the front bumper.
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Emilio's original dealer license plate frame card
