1988 Honda Accord LXi (5-Speed Manual) - POV Driving Impressions

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[@Kid_Faim]

Wow that blue interior aged like fine wine

[@faheemabbas3965]

BUTTONS! BUTTONS GALORE!

[@forkhead69]

especially those seats! last time i've seen those was in my dad 94 mitsubishi gallant and damn they were comfy

[@kenhoward3512]

It hasn't aged at all.

[@sdalexander8505]

Why does it look so good?!?!? It’s 3 years older than I am!!

[@nwezetx1]

@@sdalexander8505 Unless you're born in 1990, I doubt it. Some of these were built 37 years ago.

[@Ben-jz3mt]

Now THIS is a car. (Relatively) Affordable, reliable, fun to drive, and not chock full of unnecessary computers (some are good though).

[@nobleman-swerve]

Affordable now as used, but back in its day adjusted for inflation this would be a $42,700 Accord! A modern day Touring costs a hair over $39k.

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

This example would cost more than a brand new Civic Si lol

[@filetofish7688]

@@nobleman-swerveI guess Hondas were always expensive

[@reddevil6585]

Affordable? 15,000 was a lot bsck then

[@nobleman-swerve]

@filetofish7688 All cars back then were expensive across all brands really. You start adjusting for inflation and cars are cheaper now than they've ever been. Problem is shit like Healthcare and housing went through the roof, so disposable income for said cars is way down.

[@noelbrand1895]

Late 80's and early 90's Hondas were the best! Miss cars like this

[@grifon1981]

Came here to post this comment, you beat me to it! Same with Toyotas of those years. Such brilliant cars.

[@Armandosparadais69]

all 80's 90s cars were the best

[@Kevin-qz4eq]

Bring back the plush cloth interiors

[@nepnep2053]

and the popups

[@dzim8822]

Yes

[@sdalexander8505]

It’s like a couch!

[@saskilla1945]

id sleep so good in those interiors

[@EM-wo6wf]

I love cloth interiors. So comfy. Also doesn’t get so hot like the leather seats.

[@Pablo-cp9nc]

I was a technician at a Honda dealership in 1988. These were great cars, they had soul. I used to install the air conditioners in the DX and LX models (standard on LXI). Yes, they had amazing shifters back then. Just a joy to work on too…

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

Thin paint and sheetmetal. Bad AC compressors (Mine was replaced twice by Honda under warranty.). Terribly underpowered 98HP carburated 2 liter engine in the DX/LX versions. Rust prone sheetmetal. All and all, to me the Toyota Camry of the time was a bit better and could be had with a V6 (Accord didn’t get a V6 until 1995). And yes I owned a 1989 Honda Accord LX sedan 5-Speed in Laguna Gold Metallic bought brand new from Honda dealer in early 1989 for $14,500 plus taxes, tag and fees (Equivalent to $36,912.32 in 2024 Dollars).

[@KT_One]

Parents had one of these new but an LX auto. The transmission did something weird. Under load the torque converter would lock up and lug the engine. Light load it would spin up. Basically doing opposite of what an auto normally does. Any ideas what that was?

[@Pablo-cp9nc]

@ honestly those were horrible shifting transmissions.

[@horseathalt7308]

Yep.

[@horseathalt7308]

@ You got a super rare problem car, I worked at a medium sized Honda store in service and we NEVER saw problems with these cars of any significance. AC compressors were bullet proof too. Never saw one replaced during the first 12 years they were on the road unless it was due to accident damage.

[@daveleephoto]

There was nothing better in 1988 than a Honda. The steering feel and precise tracking, simply the best. Too bad cars aren't made this well anymore.

[@Rr214-v4l]

Right! The steering and suspension on these cars was great. It was soft yet very precise with little body roll and the low front made it feel like a go-kart. In the highway it felt like a Chevy Caprice of the 70s. Even the sound system was superb!

[@marcusdamberger]

These Hondas had variable power steering, i.e. at low speeds in the parking lot it had more steering boost than when driving at regular speeds. You could whip it into a parking spot with one finger just about.

[@EM-wo6wf]

This is probably one of the most reliable cars of all time. You’re looking at peak car performance and innovation right here.

[@averyalexander2303]

@@marcusdamberger Yup! My 1990 Legend has a fully mechanical variable power steering system too and it's very noticeable. The first time I drove it I hated how light the steering was, but quickly changed my opinion once I got up to 30 MPH and felt how tight it got. Very well designed system IMO, especially considering the 1st gen Legend came out in 1985 and the system has no electronics. I believe the last mainstream car Honda made with variable hydraulic power steering was the 1993 Accord. The newer Hondas (and most other cars) with electric power steering are programmed for a variable assist too and that generally works quite well, but at least the few I drove don't have anywhere near the obvious transition from ultra light to sturdy that these older Hondas do.

[@kenhoward3512]

I bought a new '85 Accord LX Hatchback w/ 5-speed manual, and still recall how I liked virtually everything about it. My subsequent '91 Integra never matched the wide powerband and smooth transmission of the Accord (and had lots of quality issues).

[@mwahlert]

That guy has SOME collection!

[@bryanjohnson9884]

I drove a 1988 Accord LX, maroon inside and out, for many years. Out of all the cars I’ve owned, this one was my favorite. Just an all around excellent car.

[@mehtabhussain8482]

The 80/90s were the best of times, especially for Honda! I had a red ‘91 Prelude 4WS auto with leather seats, a/c, sunroof, cruise, the lot! Absolute pleasure to drive, silky smooth, pop ups, fast, agile, practical. One of my favourite all-time cars and the best automotive manufacturers to ever exist.

[@jay.fromthebay]

As an "89 baby myself, I grew up in this car. My dad's was a 1986 LX manual in burgandy with the GOREGEOUS burgandy interior. That car was incredible.. We replaced it in 2000 with a Mazda 929 which was also a work of art. Go figure today I have my own 929 and both a cb7 and cd5 Accord.

[@tomboston9669]

I've driven a LOT of manual cars before and after this era of Accord. Economy cars, luxury cars, sports cars... you name it. But this 5 speed is the best manual transmission I've ever experienced. Still the gold standard even today !

[@herrbrahms]

It's true. It's even better than a 2007 Porsche Cayman.

[@Wasabi9111]

I’m a novice manual driver at best. As a kid in the 80s, we had a long big driveway and my dad would like me pull the cars out for him. With his 1985 bmw, I remember the clutch was so heavy I could barely press it w my 9 yo leg. When I drove someone else’s Honda accord of this gen, it was feathery light to press the clutch. Why was there such a big diff in clutch engagement? Was that a German vs Japanese thing? I miss this gen accord w the low dash.

[@mikechivy]

It’s the gold standard today, because manual transmissions are outdated and no long offer any benefit besides nostalgia. They essentially stopped making them because they’re not better…

[@kevinsbott]

Spot on... I drove about 1000 of them when I had my detailing business... Shifted like a DREAM

[@AlexanderCrump]

These Accords from this era were hands down some of the best cars available. That manual was the best in the industry by far. So much fun to drive. The engine was willing and revved high without harshness. Interior was smart, tasteful, and everything was so well-engineered. I think these were better than the current Accord (relatively speaking).

[@RemixedVoice]

What an absolutely stunning example, the blue is so beautiful. Will always love this era of Honda!

[@gke251]

I’m an elder millennial and these 80s and early 90s Hondas always caught my eye back then. I drive an 8th gen accord that I bought new and it has been an excellent vehicle.

[@eleonik76]

I also own 8 gen CU2 Accord 2012 2.2 CTDI and it's been massive disappointment. Had 4 Accords before it and they were far better built in every way. I could see the massive cuts literally everywhere. The inside door panels are made of cheap hard plastic! The whole car is made of kitchen foil and there are rust spots around the arches already ( on a 2012 car!! ) The headlights are just pathetic and the heating is the worst I ever had in a car! The buttons on the center console though,with their minimalist design give you impression of quality but apart from that,the car is just grown up Civic,if not Jazz. The size of the intercooler is of packet cigarettes! Stereo is somewhat acceptable and the seats quite comfy. The rest of the car is just plain cheap junk. Had an E46 10 years older and twice bigger mileage before it and have to say although in the same class,the E46 was way,way,way better car! Can't even compare those two. The E46 was 2002 and didn't had a single rust spot and everywhere you touch,top quality materials and solid built quality. Can't wait to sell it and move to Lexus. Never again Honda.

[@gke251]

@ mine has the gas 2.4. So far so good.

[@encompassvideo5429]

Had an 87 lxi coupe 5 sp. Bought it new, drove it for a decade. Best manual shift you could ever imagine. Quiet, comfortable, reliable, safe. Great handling.

[@Glideslopes]

This was nice surprise. 88 Accord LX1 5-Speed was my 1st Honda. What a Time Machine Review.

[@edalder2000]

This was pure 80's. Wedge front end and pop up headlines. Cloth interior and pure family stuff. Dependable as ever. That car would have been something that was always around the mall and my high school parking lot. Stunning.

[@RubyRoks]

A friend of mine in high school had one of these as his first car. The day he got it, we immediately went on a road trip. Good times.

[@boardernut]

Was it brand new?

[@RubyRoks]

@boardernut Nah, this happened about 10 years ago

[@FriskBone]

The retro garage is soo freaking sick .it’s a dream come true

[@arnelmagdangal]

What a beautiful car! My dad had an 1989 just like that one but without the luggage rack. It was maroon because it had to be red hue because of my mom. I bought it from my dad and drove it home from NJ to TX. My first brand new car was the 1984 Honda Accord DX also manual. Man how i miss those very reliable and easy to drive cars..

[@samsungdan]

This brought back so much memory for me. 88 Accord was my mom's first decent car and it stayed with our family for over 14 years, mom to my sister than to me. It was such a reliable and fun car to drive. Great vid!

[@carlosorlandofuentestabora1201]

I remember back in 1987, riding in the school bus, I watched a Honda Accord dark gray everyday parked in a garage..... it was a dream car back then....!!! My dad owned a Honda Accord 1976 hatchback....

[@jameswetterstrom5946]

I remember seeing these cars everywhere. It seems like everyone drove a Honda Accord from 1986 well into the 90s and beyond. The LXi was special because the “i” indicated fuel injection, which was optional (DX and LX being lower trims). By 1990 the LXi was branded EX.

[@Shanester2]

I would take this over half the new cars now in 2024 and with no car payments .

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@Shanester2 No thanks. I had one bought new. In the context of their time they were decent cars. 37 years later they are just old cars with shitty driving manners, underpowered and unsafe.

[@AlexanderCrump]

@@Pamlicojdjdj1487 Yeah. That's why I see so many 20 year old Hondas and Toyotas still on the road, running great, with happy drivers. What planet do you live on?

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@ where is that planet again?

[@shakyjake2133]

@@Pamlicojdjdj1487 A car like this is only not safe if the driver makes it so. People drove just fine before traction control, ABS and stability control. The latest one is collision assist because society has decided we should become even lazier and pay attention less. I'll take a car like this that actually has soul and some level of enjoyment. It's sad that there are less and less people who actually appreciate this.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@ I drove exactly this for 7 years. Owned a 1989 Accord LX from new. You could not pay me enough money today to daily drive this here in 2024. No way, no how. These cars were good 35 years ago because that’s all we had back then. Modern cars have come a LONG way since then. Just the facts. I guess nostalgia is a powerful drug and people forget how dreadful, thin and underpowered these cars were.

[@aznsleepy]

I still have my dads 1988 Accord HATCH in Granada Black AND 5 speed. it has 300k on it and its a dream!

[@bamfordsteele555]

These were some of the best and most reliable Hondas ever built. These are also the same Hondas that sold like crazy while the American car companies produced low quality crap. It really helped the Japanese companies to get a foothold in the market. And he's right about that five-speed manual being as smooth as silk. I've driven plenty of these cars and I owned a 1991 Honda Accord with a 5-speed manual.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

Some of the best car memories I have were in a 1989 Accord LXi 5-speed hatchback. Gorgeous car it was, and quick enough by 80s standards with the 12v fuel-injected engine.

[@paleaura2327]

I saved one recently from being turned into a rally car (don't know what they were thinking) and have been dailying it ever since! Love this car.

[@GlobeTrotter-t1t]

the power steering drone sound i just loved my old honda

[@wooable]

Love these kinds of videos! This car brings me back to my father's 87 Accord LX-i Liftback which he had gotten to 900k miles before selling it. Even at 900k miles everything still worked. Thank you Honda for producing such a fantastic car.

[@druf.]

900k? Insane.

[@Jeff_F7]

these were fantastic cars. I grew up with this era of honda's. 80's and 90's honda's were just about the peak of well-engineered, handsome Japanese cars. I am still looking for a clean '88 or '89 accord coupe 5 speed. Who can resist pop-up headlights too. I also like the euro spec accord aerodeck from this generation accord. It was basically a shooting brake version of this accord (2 door wagon with pop up headlights). If I find one to import, I will snatch it up. @TheTopher, I assume you will review the entire collection? I hope? (I didn't know if you mentioned it in the video, I kind of skipped to the walk-around and drive)

[@Patrick11223]

Every thing in the 80s was squares and angles. Cars, boom boxes, cassette tapes, trapper keeper folders with loose leaf paper, you name it

[@brianmiller3121]

Oh this brings back memories. My first car was a 5 speed 87 Accord EX. Bought from an old couple with 64k OG miles and finally sold it this year with 266k miles.

[@DrivenToChaos_0331]

I mean cmon man, yet ANOTHER pristine Honda from this owner.. it's almost car 🌽 looking at that exquisitely maintained interior, what a treat! Btw, are we supposed to ignore your brief pan to the right at 1:12, as a NSX & Integra slide into frame? I'm hoping that was a bit of casual foreshadowing for upcoming reviews 🤔 I'm really enjoying these throwback segments, i start to feel my age but then i forget about it once you start driving haha... I need to catch up on your Raptor tune post, interested to see how that worked out for you, take care

[@TheTopher]

This collection is incredible, he’s just missing an s2000! And yes, NSX and Integra Type R are coming 😎 couldn’t pass those two up. Ranger raptor tune is a blast, enjoying the improved smoothness and drivability as much as the power increase

[@2turbo4u]

Hope you review the first gen Integra

[@bmd12345678]

My first car was a white 1989 Accord LXi coupe. Burgundy interior, automatic (sadly). And please don’t forget about the gen 1 Legend right next to the Accord!

[@mineduck3050]

Had two. This is the perfect vehicle. Greatest snow car i ever owned too.

[@g5magic]

This is my first Accord. I got a champagne gold one it got a Very smooth and soft steering wheel. Very reliable. ❤

[@ShadowStarPSN]

Love the fact that the guy keeps all these vintage hondas in immaculate condition yet isn't relegating them to his garage. They get to be driven and breathe a bit. Two thumbs up

[@Checkered_Demon00]

Topher: with pop up headlights Me: and you better show em to us! Doesn’t disappoint…man what a good looking time capsule!

[@daveromanyshyn1170]

This is just peak Honda. I absolutely am in love with this car. From the sound the engine makes as he drives to the look of the like new interior and exterior. Man, I would love that car.

[@zakw3637]

This really takes me back. I had an 89 Accord as my first car and I can still smell it to this day. Thanks for uploading this.

[@patrick42h]

My first car was an '86 Accord LX, pretty close to this one, but with gray paint, gray interior, no factory moonroof, and no fuel injection. I drove that car for 10 years and only gave it up because of the excessive body rust. I still miss that car. It was so simple, easy, and reliable. Great to see this one in such great condition!

[@craigster1234]

I miss these Hondas. l would love to own this. I owned one once.Extremely reliable. Great mpg's. And handling with 4-wheel double-wishbone. How are cars better NOW? They are not.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@craigster1234 oh they are much better now. Nostalgia is a very powerful drug🤡🤡

[@greggaxley8390]

The sound of that engine brings back memories. A friend of mine's dad bought each member of the family a Honda. Essentially the oldest son had a 82 Prelude (someone totaled it out after running a redlight), so he got an 86 Accord Hatchback. The mother had an 86 Accord, the father had an 83 Prelude then passed that to the middle son, and bought an 87 CRX Si, then gave that to the youngest son when it was time, and he switched to Ford. 😆But for 5 yrs they had nothing but Honda, including the mower...that was Honda too.

[@onewithbeans]

This is nearly the exact car I learned to drive a stick on. The only differences being: he didn't have the spoiler and he opted for the upgraded wheels. Exact same color and interior! Thank you so much for uploading this! Brings back so many happy Honda memories. They just don't make 'em like they used to.

[@semectual]

That Honda Accord looks gorgeous!

[@ericj6043]

I had an ‘87 accord 5 speed. Bought it in 93. Loved that car. Drove so smooth. I sold it in ‘99 who was planning on driving it cross country.

[@shonuff6221]

I owned one back in 1989… this brought me back flashes when I was a very responsible young guy. Now I’m a Building Engineer in Beverly Hills, CA.

[@bobcoats2708]

Love this. Thank you. As a Honda owner for decades, these are sights and sounds I know so well. Sure miss ‘em.

[@Babuiski]

It really goes to show that any older car that's in immaculate shape will stand out even if it is a fairly basic economy car.

[@zacharyreynolds4303]

take care of your belongings people. and they will take care of you

[@FreewayBrent]

This is incredible! I grew up with a 1988 Honda Accord LX in a similar (but not identical) blue color that was built in Japan. Sure, it was pretty slow since it only had 98 horsepower, but that thing stayed in our family for 365,000 miles before we donated it to someone in need of something to get around town. My favorite thing about this car is the double wishbone suspension; the ride quality is soft but not floaty and more comfortable than many of today's compact cars that feature fairly stiff front strut/torsion beam rear suspensions. Plus the steering was dead accurate with great on-center accuracy. Original transmission and engine when we finally let the car go; 1980's Japanese engineering for the win!

[@rajivmenonmusic]

Thank you for being gentle with this beauty. Was hoping you would give it the respect it deserves and you did 😊. Now that's professional!

[@mmerritt399]

car deserves to be drivin hard, not like a geezer, what's the point of owning a low mileage car just to drive it like it gonna break any second?

[@keeganplayz1875]

My grandmother had one of these before I was born. They are amazing cars! Unfortunately not many have survived.

[@moves1112]

There's always something special about old cars that new cars dont. Just simplisitic and pure car.

[@maheshn9970]

Wow, when i saw the thumbnail i thought this was from 2000's not 1988. I am a big fan of honda and myself drive a civic 2010. Beauty ❤❤❤

[@petescarport]

This is amazing. I found my 89 Lxi with 38k miles in Miami. Needed a little more work than this one but was still in great shape. Wish mine was a manual but I’m keeping mine forever. Been incredibly reliable driving it for about 4k miles a year so far.

[@dans685]

My first car was a 1991 Accord EX manual transmission in Seattle Silver with the burgundy interior. Watching you shift gears, and I can feel it like I'm back in the drivers seat. What a great car.

[@Tha1NOnly1]

What a beauty and it was a treat to go on a virtual ride in it. Thank you.

[@crashmccall3320]

I had one of these as a demonstrator back then and NOTHING COULD TOUCH IT as an all round car !!

[@horseathalt7308]

You could tell that these models had Soichiro Honda's personal approval on it. After he passed you could tell Honda had changed quite a bit, and definitely not for the better, the evidence was around the early 2000s.

[@edcamden2571]

The first car I bought myself in 1998 was an ‘89 Accord Sedan LX with 140k miles for $2000 and then another $400 or so for a Maaco paint job. That was the last year of the carburetor in the LX. I beat on this car everyday for many years and sold it at 200k miles to someone who drove it mercilessly for another 5-6 years. The reputation for quality and reliability and being fun to drove was formed by this gen Accord. I do think the one after it - 1990-93 - was the best looking Accord body style of all time.

[@jli213]

I also had an '89 LX with manual. I do not miss the carburator's high cold idle speed and rough performance until engine warms up. The LXi's fuel injection was a major upgrade, but was an extra $2000 or 15% more. This one looks and drives brand new. I would remove the pin stripe, which is not OEM and a common dealer add-in.

[@fleuger99]

My father had one of these when we lived in Toronto. It was an automatic though. He had it for 8 - 9 years. Very reliable and roomy. Lovely car.

[@brianthomas4248]

Honda is known for their reliability, your car is a gem, thank you for sharing this, what a fine automobile!

[@ashrick718]

I am in love with the sloping dash! They attempted to bring that back in 2008-2012.

[@hochoma1564]

Look at that collection of Hondas, love it! Used to own an 88 Lxi sold it @ 260k miles.

[@thetalkingboard]

The interior of my 2019 Tahoe is the closest thing that comes to the unique smell of the 86-89 Accords. The smell alone brings back so many great memories. Thank you for this.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Chris, These real deal vintage Hondas are a treat. 😁

[@piggy310]

I had two of these generation accords, Honda absolutely nailed the interior

[@AkuNoHana]

Many of the rudimentary cars from the 80s and 90s are truly beautiful and special. I’m a Mercedes and BMW guy but appreciate a fine example like this Honda. Watching this fuels me with passions. When I get to take my W124 E300 diesel out on the weekend I’m reminded how good we had it.

[@trossbossinit]

I gotta say, I think it's great that you commented on the smell of the interior of these cars! It's unique and a subtle iconic aspect of these old Hondas. Amazing video, thank you for showing these Hondas the love that they deserve!

[@brianbot5000-SEA]

When I was in high school, these mid to late-80's Hondas were what we wanted. They were just getting cheap enough to afford, but still new enough to feel "not old". Especially the Prelude. They felt sporty and well-built, and reliable. I remember how great the manual shifted, and the engines sounded so smooth, like a finely made watch - just a high-pitch purr. I took my driving test on an 82 Accord. I wish my 2023 4-cylinder ran as smoothly as that 1982 Accord.

[@mcndev21]

WOW.. just wow.. my parents had a Honda that looked just like this one. I learned to drive a stick shift in that car, went to work with it, all kinds of things. Seeing the LED display for the clock, OMG brings back memories. Years later my Dad sold that car, then about 1.5 years later he got a call from the police saying "Sir we found your car abandoned in the street" and my dad reported he had sold it, somehow the title never got transferred. Thanks for bringing back memories.

[@user-tk7km1sr7e]

This was my dream car after college. Things have certainly changed. There were no airbags, abs, navigation, climate control, parking sensors, heated seats, etc yet we were content back then. ✌ bro

[@Blando7887]

I used to have a white 89’ LXi, loved it, clutch went out at 278k miles and I sold it. Damn good car

[@trossbossinit]

1990 Honda Accord LX 5 speed was my first car that my parents bought for me from auction for $750. Did a timing belt on it, suspension work, and brakes. What a truly amazing first car that was to own.

[@timswanson2431]

Wish they still made them like this! Beautiful car.

[@Duffer71MN]

Oh, that brings back memories -- that chime, that engine startup sound and idle, that interior. I had an '87 LXi with the medium powder blue exterior. Interior was lighter than this model but still blue instead of grey or tan. Loved that interior, so simple and well-laid-out and, for me as a sophomore college student, so luxurious over what I was used to. Over time I did upgrade the rear speakers with the kit from the '88-'89 models that allowed 6x9's - '86 and '87 only had 6.5" speakers on the rear deck. And I did have to replace the tape deck with a later-model Honda deck like the one in this video, so apart from the graphic EQ, it's like my car all over again.

[@Twinkle-top]

I remember my brother's gf arriving at the family bbq in july '88 with this car brand-new she had the Joshua Tree in the tape deck. Still a stunner. They made it simple

[@yitznewton]

So excited to see this in my feed! I am currently in the market for a 3rd gen LX-i sedan as it happens. There were a lot of these built with manuals. I got shut down by my high school classmate who wouldn't let me test drive his back in '99. Not many reviews of these on YT that aren't clapped out, so thank you very much for this video

[@jml9550]

I had one. 89 LXi 5 speed manual with gold exterior and leather interior. The manual transmission was a gem. Sold it after 3 years and bought a brand new 92 Lexus SC400, another one I regret selling after a 5 years and bought a 1997 BMW E39 540i. After the Bimmer I have had nothing but Toyota (4Runner, Avalon) to back to Lexus (RX350, ES350, NX350h). I am now planning to buy the new Prius as my commuter.

[@HirsuiteUp]

Oh wow, what a flood of memories. Learned to drive on an ‘89 5 speed. Surprisingly fun! Thanks for this.

[@evancourtney7746]

I once had a '89 Accord LXi Hatchback with the 5 speed. It remains my absolute favorite car I've ever owned.

[@willdouglas77]

Wow this was my exact same car I got for my 16th birthday in 1988 😎 Absolutely loved this car . Wish I had this car today 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@Billn1971]

My high-school days.... I had an 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Navy blue, dark blue interior. That was a good car. Floated down the highway.

[@jng888]

Pop-up headlights ROCK!

[@aca2983]

I still consider the 80's peak Honda. Not just the buttery smooth shifter, but the action of the switches, the visibility, the sound of the engine and starter. Everything has a light touch, but it doesn't feel cheap. They were just wonderful.

[@chrissimmons9969]

Man that car is a gem. Honda Accord is a car that should go down in history as one of the best cars ever in my humble opinion.

[@adk7962]

Wow! This brings back memories. My company had a company car that was the hatchback version of this car, and you were welcome to drive it around, but like this car, it was a manual so only a few of us were able to take advantage of it. Thanks again for the drive down memory lane.

[@Just_a_commenter]

I can feel how soft those seats are from just looking at them on my screen... What an incredible specimen, and so immaculately preserved.

[@user-spacrazie]

Great video! Back in 1990 I purchased my first of many Hondas to come. A 1990 Accord LX. I had zero issues/problems with that car. I put 237,000 miles in 5 yrs. I was buying GM cars before that and all of them (6 cars) had many, many problems before they reached 40,000 miles. After my ‘90 Accord, I bought the’95, ‘99, ‘03, ‘09 and 2015 Accords. Loved them all.

[@TheAcadianGuy]

80s and 90s cars have such a better field of vision compare to modern car.

[@TheRealSuperJ]

I love everything about Hondas from this era. So much attention to detail. Even the instruments have a curated look. My son’s 2005 RSX still has that Honda starter sound.

[@ochunks2681]

I have one of these, and it's the best car I will ever own, fun to drive, decent suspension, cheap and easy to fix, has never actually broken down on me (3 years of ownership). Best car ever

[@papipetey]

Nice throwback- had an ‘86 Accord DX hatch 5-speed, so much fun with it during the late 90’s, what a time to be alive with such great Hondas! Golden era indeed

[@UESide]

I had a ‘90 Integra GS, was so sweet. I miss it

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

About 20 years ago I was given one of these with this exact powertrain as a loaner car while my CRX was in the shop. That copy had over 400K miles on it but she still road and handled wonderfully and the engine was still strong. The fact that it was the shop errand car for a place that specialized in Honda repair certainly helped. To me this was the best generation of Accords they made and it all seemed to go down hill after this. I think part of that was that Acura came on the scene and all the love and care that Honda had been putting into their main lineup was instead devoted to their Acura products instead. I would absolutely buy one of these if I could find it in good condition, especially if I could get the hatchback version.

[@Dbentzjr]

What a beautiful time capsule!!! That car is amazing. I can only imagine what it must be like to just take a chill cruise in something like that. And that BLUE is simply out of this world!!!

[@scottpowl6903]

I owned this exact car back in the day. Bought it brand new. Mine was maroon with maroon interior. Loved it! One of the easiest manual transmissions I ever drove!! I miss it.

[@michalp2362]

Reminds me the times when I first started driving! I had a 1994, 5 speed. I could almost feel and smell the interior watching this video. Amazing car, so much more refined and civilized than the competition from that era. Thanks for this review.

[@SlammedZero]

I absolutely love these kind of reviews. Not only is that car unbelievable pristine, it's such a nostalgic throwback. My uncle had a white hatchback version back in the day and I remember thinking that car was so awesome. This was a fantastic video. Loved every second of it.

[@troyallen5806]

I had this car in white with burgundy interior. Bought it used in 1990. It droves so well, and shifted so smooth. At that time it really was something. Just a great car.

[@DownshiftPass]

What a relic !! I watched this twice in a row, back to back! 😂😂. Also, let's bring back colorful interiors to affordable cars! That blue is 🔥🔥

[@Hero007ization]

This car took the whole world by storm, it was so good.