The 1984-1985 Honda Accord Main Page!!!

As a previous owner of two 1984 Honda Accords, I have decided to dedicate this page to the 2nd generation of Accords. Honda Accord proven to be a very attractive choice in often boring sedan market. The second generation (1982-1985) was a great seller in Canada and in early to mid 1990's the car was a very good and cheap "used car buy". I've owned couple of them and since I know there is still people out there driving these cars, I wanted to share my own experiences and knowledge about these cars.

Although now a rarity, these Accords can be still spotted around. Some owners were able to keep the cars in immaculate shape. Some cars make good "fixer upper" projects, either way this is designed to be a helpful source for both.

Both of my cars were purchased from people who were "trading up" to a brand new vehicle. My first 1984 Honda Accord LX, the silver one, was purchased for $400. It has proved a very reliable vehicle through high school and part of my college life. Due to the structural damage, I was forced to find a replacement. It was Christmas time back in 1996, when I purchased my charcoal grey Accord. I've got a great buy for $250.

Both cars required a safety certification. Buying "unfit" car requires a mechanical knowledge, as well as a good assessment of whether the vehicle is worthwhile repairs. In both cases, the cars needed slight brake repair and body work. Most pre-1990s Hondas seem to lack sufficient anti-corrosion protection, so bodywork has to be closely inspected. Problematic areas seem to be the subframes, floorpan, rocker panels and rear quarter panels. Brake wise, you should expect regular wear items, but brake lines and power brake booster as well as the master cylinder should be checked.

Check for suspension/steering component wear, worn components maybe dangerous and also require repair before registration. Last but not least check repair bills for any suspicious engine work, and for corrosion on the radiator and the fuel lines/fuel filler neck.

A test drive should uncover any malfunctions such as worn drive axles, or any other malfunctioning system. If you're unable to perform all the checks, the vehicle should be looked over by a trusted mechanic.

Trim Levels for 1984-1985 Honda Accords
-U.S. DX --> Canadian LX
-U.S. LX --> Canadian EX
-U.S. SE --> Canadian SE

Note: Canadian LX cars came equipped with 1.6l engine, Canadian EX and SE cars were 1.8l engine with automatic transmission only. PS and A/C wasn't offered until 1985 on the Canadian LX models with 5-speed transmission.

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