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| 2001 Honda Accord. (Photo: Honda) |
Exactly 3,628 cars from model years 2000 and 2001 experienced the Accord's sixth and final recall in this generation. The problem affected the rear seatbelt buckles, having improperly manufactured lock bars. This could result in an inability to unlatch the belt.
While it sounds like the Accord was plagued with problems, most cars ran trouble free resulting in a continuation of Honda's much lauded reliability record. This, superb build quality, sporty performance and intelligent packaging have caused the Accord to maintain its strong resale value, no matter what year you're looking into. But despite the price premium it fetches, Honda's flagship sedan is considered to be one of the best used car buys available.
Specifications:
- 1998 Expected Price*: $9,100 - $17,200 (105,000 to 112,500 km**)
- 1999 Expected Price*: $10,800 - $19,300 (82,500 to 90,000 km**)
- 2000 Expected Price*: $12,300 - $21,400 (60,000 to 67,500 km**)
- 2001 Expected Price*: $14,700 - $21,700 (37,500 to 45,000 km**)
- 2002 Expected Price*: $15,300 - $27,600 (17,500 to 25,000 km**)
- Body Type: 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Base Engine: 150 hp, 152 lb-ft, 2.3-L, 16-valve, SOHC I-4
- Optional Engine: 200 hp, 195 lb-ft, 3.0-L, 24-valve, SOHC V6
- Transmission: 5-spd manual or 4-spd automatic
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum (opt ABS, rear discs)
- Curb Weight: 1,382 kg (3,047 lbs)
- Seating Cap: 5
- Cargo Cap (trunk): 399 L (14.1 cu-ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 11.4 / 7.7 L/100 Km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler Sebring, Daewoo Leganza, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Magentis, Mazda 626, Nissan Altima, Pontiac Grand Am, Saturn L Series, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry
- Web Site: www.honda.ca
- * Used vehicle prices sourced from CanadianCarPrices.com
- ** Mileage averages based on approximately 20,000 km travel per year (calculated in 2003 model year)
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