1998 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan | Retro Review

[@FlashtoPass2]

I worked for Honda from 1999 to 2005 and these cars were top notch. Nothing could beat Accords back then.

[@Rubedo222]

I'm still driving an EX sedan from this generation today! One of Honda's all time best.

[@wackit6756]

Those were the days! I always liked the old Honda interiors, the feel of the switches, the textures of the plastics, leather and dash. The simple laid out designs and the 2 tone contrasting colors. In my opinion they were the best for the time and the price.

[@JMG0590]

I love getting old Hondas in the shop

[@Xavierv239]

one of my favorite generation accords

[@yt-user03561]

Interestingly enough it seems as though the front end of the 2013-2015 model took some design cues straight from the 1998-2002 model with the rectangular hedlights and similar shape of the grill. Or, at least that's what it reminded me of.

[@roddydykes7053]

Now the interiors are super weird. Hate the button-shifters and the super artificial feeling grey and black everything

[@Laptops1781]

The difference between a base model and top trim v6 was $2500. Imagine that in today's car market 😳

[@frankleespeaking9519]

Adjusting for inflation that $2500 is now $4800. So… that’s about right

[@giovanigeorgis3848]

No it was not lmao. Stop spreading misinformation

[@tylerschild5060]

My dad bought a 98 EX sedan new and was in our family for about 10 years. It had 250k miles on it when it left, with nothing but routine maintenance. I still see it around town with well over 300k miles on it. Bulletproof cars.

[@TheCOZ]

Wish I could get a car like this today. Just a simple reliable coupe. I miss having no screens. I'm afraid we're never going back. 😢

[@flyjarrett]

I test drove a 2024 accord and hated it. It did not feel like a Honda, but rather a Kia. I love my 2012 accord which has all the attributes you describe above with the addition of no CVT.

[@yt-user03561]

​@@flyjarrettThe last generation of the greatest engines too. The k-series was the best part of it. No turbo, all naturally aspirated and chain driven. I do not like any of the new models and will not be buying them.

[@rpliegos]

Those Accords were the best, great build quality, good to drive, super reliable... indeed so reliable you still see tons of them on the road more than 20 years later

[@Trance88]

Motor week really knows how to present these cars in a way to make them look attractive! I never realized just how clean and handsome this generation looks inside and out, especially in coupe form. It's interesting to see Dave demonstrate the interior of the car for a change rather than just being the voice of motorweek.

[@elliot3430]

Still driving a 99 ex coupe. All stock other than a Bluetooth adapter. Wish it was manual, but it has over 200k and no issues with the automatic. To be fair this car is immaculately maintained and I am only its 2nd owner. I get compliments everywhere I go. The red color and overall style is great and I quickly fell in love with it. I’ll keep it as my daily driver as long as I can.

[@Tony_417]

It must look amazing parked outside your trailer

[@OldFordTaurus]

You’re poor. Got it

[@nickcancelliere5638]

​@@Tony_417whats outside yours

[@asianmanfromasia]

This is the gen I think of when someone says Honda Accord

[@ianclaudio777]

If I see the Honda Accord, I'm already sure of the Honda quality seal. In any version, I would have this car, whether it's a coupe or sedan - both are wonderful. The 90s were a golden decade for Honda.

[@semectual]

26 years later, even though Honda has come a long way, but the 6th generation Accord are still seen on the road today up here in Massachusetts. My neighbor still owns a sedan model and uses it as a daily driver! Go Honda!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LOOrr]

Literally I’m from Massachusetts myself I see them daily I even had one

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Had a 97 Accord Ex. That was a great car. Still miss it. Such a blast to drive.

[@ethanknight2046]

I love older videos like this. I wish I lived in this time period where I could see these things and all the other cars new

[@klowenstein483]

Nice! It was a fun time. But cars are better now. Tighter suspension tuning and much stronger engines. Honda still makes excellent cars.

[@nickcancelliere5638]

​@@klowenstein483not

[@vals2534]

@@klowenstein483 Only Honda cars made in Japan are good. Everything else is trash.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Loved my '99 EX V6 Coupe. Beautiful car.

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

I love Honda Accord, best and solid car. Excelent engines, comfortable and nice car

[@freshgp2178]

I love mine too, I only wish it was manual

[@MarkMeadows90]

This was my wife's first car, a 98 LX sedan. She loved that car so much.

[@kevinabraham2029]

I love that 😊. What is the story behind it - does she still own it?

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@kevinabraham2029 she bought it back in 2006. It was used, one owner Accord. Older gentleman owned it before she bought. It had about 74,000 miles on the odometer at the time. She drove it for about 12 years until we got a 2013 Nissan Sentra SR. She sold the Accord to one of my good friends. It was a good car, but we wanted something different.

[@RickJohnson]

I'm just noticing just how the wind farm between Palm Springs and Banning Pass at 1:09 has grown since this was shot!

[@iLupi]

I wish the V6 Coupe of this era came with a manual, but I’m very thankful the later generations certainly did!

[@softnest]

I bought the Honda Accord v6 back in 2000 and it’s still running. It has accumulated close to 350000 miles. It should reach that milestone by the end of August 2024.

[@Ruffdrummr]

I own a 2001 EX coupe with the 5MT and 200k on the clock and daily it. Other than basic maintenance and changing out my clutch, this thing is damn near bulletproof. If I could keep it forever I would

[@Blue-moon12]

Lovely looking car.

[@WilliamEly]

I had a blue 01 LX coupe until 2014 when it was totaled. Loved that car!

[@anthonysaturno8265]

Bought a brand new 99 LX-V6 in the summer of 1999 and had it for 7 years and loved it. Had zero issues with it. Would love to have it now!

[@tonybost6817]

I love my 02 special edition. The automatics in the 4 cylinder models were okay if you maintained them. Most people don’t. 6 cylinder automatics were problematic, from what I understand the clutch packs weren’t substantial enough to withstand the torque of the v6 engines.

[@glennhansel9411]

yes, many do not change their transmission fluid and then wonder why it failed. Do an ATF drain and fill every 20k miles and this helps longevity

[@ChuckNorrisHernandezFraturnHDL]

What a beautiful background for a Motorweek video!

[@neonufo8039]

the best looking accord coupe compared to the other generations, and its not even close.

[@LongTimeTTFan]

I still have my 1999 accord LX, 4 cyl, auto. I bought it in 1998. It has 165,000 miles. I do the maintenance according to the recommended schedule. It has No issues. Original Engine, transmission, all suspension parts, and more. Very dependable.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

6,000 miles/year. You must not drive it much.

[@carexpertandy]

This generation was the best! I’ve known lots of people who owned one at some point in time.

[@XL883CNick]

Hands down my favorite Accord Coupe with the NSX taillights!

[@rmh5102]

My mom bought an auto new in 02. She still owns and drives it even though she bought a 2018 back in 2018. No transmission issues

[@mattcox3373]

My grandparents had a white V6 coupe loaded with tan leather and sun roof. Great car.

[@rebeltvr6046]

The Coupe still looks fresh. I've got a '12 Accord Coupe in red, manual, and it still turns heads.

[@donaldwilson2620]

I've always liked the looks of the 6th generation Accord(1998-2002), especially the V6 coupe. I just wished the automatic transmission was more stronger because this generation was known for their high automatic transmission failure rate, especially on the V6.

[@Pau_Pau9]

Our family had this, What a handsome automobile!!

[@xxCablexx]

I remember '98, my friend got a brand new EX-V6 sedan, the design is beautiful especially the engine (would have been awesome if it was a DOHC) it was really smooth and so fun when VTEC kicked in

[@Earl_Richter]

Had a 99 Accord Coupe. Bought it new kept it for 11 years until a lapse in concentration caused me to total it. It really wasn't that damaged but at its age, my insurance company thought it better to write it off than fix it. It had 174k miles on it at the time and was still running like new. I just had to keep the routine maintenance up. The only problem I had out of it was a lug nut that broke off once while I was trying to change a flat tire.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

On your cell phone when you wrecked?

[@Earl_Richter]

@@Commentleaver-c6x No. Looking for an address in a neighborhood I was unfamiliar with (this was before GPS). Was so focused on wondering if it was in the next block up that I went right through a stop sign. 🤦‍♂️

[@RO49569]

I remember thinking the rear end of the coupe was ugly as a kid. Suddenly, I loved it when I grew up lol! I had the sedan back in 2016, it was a nice looking car that drove well.

[@AllyMcLesbian]

I had the 2002 EX sedan (the tail end of this generation). I gave it away to my mechanic after 200,000 miles because the automatic transmission was acting up; the last time I checked though, the car is still going strong with a new owner. I personally prefer the smaller sportier Accords from the 1980s but this was still an amazing car; I never cared for the Camry, by comparison.

[@Benniator]

I had a '98 LX sedan. The only issue I ever had with it was the omnipresent automatic transmission failure that plagued Honda for a few years, which if I remember correctly led to a class action lawsuit and a recall.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

When Honda was at it's best.

[@haserotmalach7324]

These cars are beautiful, still a handsome design even today.

[@xprojected]

My first new car was a 2000 EX V6 coupe. Very happy with my choice. Timeless styling that, maybe aside from the trunk, still looks modern today. Only major issue was a broken alternator after a few years, causing the battery to die while I was on the highway. But, I got 8 years out of it and found a buyer very quick.

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

Same thing happened to me. Ended up installing a 320 amp alternator, I still have the car to this day

[@JolliAllGenGamer]

Drove a 99 Accord EX sedan it was a nice car. Got rid of it in 2003 with almost 100K miles to get an 04 TSX

[@lethrneck4]

i bought the 1998 Accord in 2002 with 33,000 miles..my first real car as a young 20 something...lasted me 13 years and 175000 miles...had some of the best road trips to concerts ans vacations in it...ole reliable

[@davezorc]

The 4th and 5th gens had good interior space for their size, but it became downright cavernous with the 6th gen. I didn't realize it was only marginally larger on the outside. It sure felt like a much bigger car.

[@peatyxxjxxx1494]

The best looking accord by far

[@FuckTrumpFuckYouIfYouVoted4Him]

I'll agree!❤

[@unitedcity_mc4421]

The best looking Accord was the first generation ('76-'81).

[@peatyxxjxxx1494]

@@unitedcity_mc4421 is that the wedge looking version with flip headlights and the single driver side mirror?

[@peatyxxjxxx1494]

I’ll answer my own question. No. I’m thinking about the 3rd Gen which I think is a hard contender simply because of context and I because I also think the 3rd Gen and 5th Gen Honda prelude are some of the best looking Hondas outside of nsx of course. Honestly I go back and forth between the 1st Gen Acura legend and 3rd Gen prelude

[@matthewflakes1481]

The coupe is the car everyone wanted when I was in high school.

[@whitneythe6thgenaccord680]

My first car was a 1998 Accord EX V6 sedan in Dark Emerald Pearl (dark green color that they kept around through the 2001 MY). Like most of the autos, mine had a faulty transmission, but after getting that repaired, the car was an absolute trooper throughout college and for a couple years after. A certain solid feel that new Hondas lack. Mine was replaced with a 2014 Accord EX-L V6, and I consider that to be the last “authentic” Accord made.

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

2014 V6 in manual or auto?

[@whitneythe6thgenaccord680]

@@Luminous.Dynamics It’s a sedan, so auto. I have an 06 V6 sedan with a manual, though.

[@dohc1067]

Well here are my thoughts on Hondas of that time. It is well establiahed that at least the Accords and Civics during the early 90s were some of their best. I purchased a 98 Civic brand new and after 20k miles, it started to have problems: automatic started slipping, cracked radiator, engine mounts, and even the converter/manifold cracked before 90k miles. Mine was the LX so maybe the EX was built better. Fast forward to the Hondas and it was a mixed bag. One of my friends never complained about the transmission, but had engine problems. Another friend, the reverse. Same version of this Accord being reviewed. I was informed by a import mechanic that Honda in an attempt to keep up production sub contracted alot of their work: powertrains. Even some of the engines had to be recalled due to bad piston rings. Of course, a contractor will try to squeeze as much 🙄 profit as possible. Nothing new, but this why some Honda model years were better than others. Then again, Honda has had some issues with their 9 and 10 speeds as well. One of my friends, had an Odyssey and it easily went over 250k miles so some were good and some bad.

[@glennhansel9411]

Have a 1998 Civic LX, no issues. Great car to this day.

[@unitedcity_mc4421]

My family had a red 2001 4-door sedan. Great car.

[@sahump1]

I still have the Mulroney from my Black 1998 Accord LX Sedan I bought with an MSRP of $19,485. It was a great car until the automatic transmission blew out after about 7 years. Then I had to get rid of it.

[@thaitanium15]

Sixth gen one of my favorite cars I’ve owned!

[@timothyrodriguez4174]

Still daily my 1999 EX Sedan (manual). Excellent car and still going at 230,000 miles!

[@famicomnintendo]

I remember sitting in one in october 1997. There was a green v6 coupe with leather seats I tought it was the nicest car in the dealership. I saw a heavily modded one yesterday at the gas station

[@alphadiallo7787]

I just got this car today with a v6 it gonna be my first car

[@skidpounder]

2000 exlv sedan 3.0 is the best car we ever own. It went to hell and back x2 until it was rearend by young kid. 248000 miles didn’t burn or leak oil.

[@rovert94]

Just a solid, great design.

[@IceKicker18]

Still one of the best looking coupes ever imo.

[@HarmonsHarbor]

I had a 2001 V6 coupe. I got 18 years and 280,000 miles out of it before the rust from the winter road salt did it in.

[@themikeyfrisco]

Where did it rust at? Had my 01 v6 coupe for almost 15 years and it went due to the pinch welds rusting out.

[@sshhddoo9892]

same here, had a 2000 v6. got 250,000 miles and then the salt and weather from wisconsin destroyed it.

[@HarmonsHarbor]

@@sshhddoo9892 Yeah, Maine here.

[@HarmonsHarbor]

@@themikeyfrisco Everywhere, but the last to go was the gas tank where the top and bottom came together. I could only fill it less than halfway.

[@injustifiiable]

Pretty much what happened to my cousins car. She traded up to an Alfa Romeo Stelvio…nice car but she’s looking to get rid of it cause it’s been a bit of a pain maintenance wise 😂

[@crodrc51able]

Had a 2002 V6 EX. Fully loaded, leather, moonroof. Best leather ever in any car we had, next to our current Avalon Limited (has actual real leather). Buttery smooth V6, comparable only to my ol 1994 Integra GS-R and our current 2019 Avalon Limited. Think we would still have that car if it wasn’t totaled in an MVA.

[@paulm6481]

Best Accords ever ❤️

[@d.l.tittle3071]

The two-door was my first new car I bought in 2002. Black in color with gold trim. EX-L V6. Man I miss that car. Great vehicle!

[@injustifiiable]

Oh yeah, remember when gold badging was an accessory they loved to hawk back then 😂

[@d.l.tittle3071]

🤣@@injustifiiable

[@mpa1931]

I still have a 2000 V6 Coupe I bought used over 15 years ago, its over 300,000 miles now. Its not my daily anymore but the thing still keeps working with little issue.

[@Red88Rex]

You still see these all over.

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

The era of Honda cars looked cool and stuff!...

[@injustifiiable]

My cousin bought a 2000 EX-V6 coupe new. I went with her to pick it up. Red too and it had a spoiler. So sexy.

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

Currently, I own a 2017 Honda Accord Coupe with the V6 and the 6-speed manual. The J35Y2 is a powerful engine that unfortunately wheels spins all the way up to 3rd gear. It pulls hard. It's a coupe but is very spacious. It's big but doesn't look large and will not be mistaken for a sedan. It's beautiful. Compared to so many other cars, the Accord is almost magical because its spacious, powerful, beautiful, incredibly reliable, and not overly expensive. It's a little bit of the best of everything. However, there is one major downfall to the Accord Coupe. It killed the Honda Prelude. Personally, I would like to see the return of the Accord Coupe (or a slightly larger Civic) as the Prelude. Make it smaller and wider, and put the glorious K20C ripping to 320HP and of course a 6-speed manual (or even Honda/Acura incredible 8-speed DCT). One last horra before electrification comes to the forefront.

[@davidaubin3902]

4:24 John: ONLY HERE THE LARGE BUTTONS SEEM ALMOST HORSY! LOL

[@dillonbragatto4705]

my 99 accord coupe has 263k miles and still running strong !

[@jp6614]

Honda should never cut accord coupe production. The v6 was a gem, looked good. You can't say that about the garbage being built today. There a 2017 coupe for sale in Edmonton, that is the last one left. ( in Canada) 😢

[@doug6191]

2nd-best-looking Accord behind the '89-'93.

[@poodabran]

I knew a few people who owned Accords. Very good cars!

[@jameswillard1]

First Motorweek I’ve ever seen John Davis ever do the interior demonstration 🤔 the regular people must have called in sick 😷

[@OldFordTaurus]

He’s done a few over the years

[@AndrewM83]

My first Honda was a Red 98 EX V6 coupe. Put a ton of flawless miles on it. I miss that car

[@GustavoSantos-ep5jx]

My wife and i have a 2000 accord two door v6 that she bought from her dad in California. Still a pretty fast car

[@Smithj231]

When I totaled my 96 Accord sedan as a 16 year old in 2005, it was replaced with a 98 Accord EX V6 coupe. That car was so fun and fast and I think about it often. Replaced it with an 04 Accord sedan a few years later and put 220k miles before trading it in for yet another coupe. Honda has gotten away from its roots and it’s sad. I’m driving a Volvo these days and honestly unimpressed by what Honda is putting out, they seem to be phoning it in. I miss these cars and will always fondly remember that black on black coupe that was so willing to burn the front tires while being silky smooth.

[@AceBoogyStacks]

got the 93 cb7 sedan, need one of these too

[@ronhoover5516]

I had a '97 SE in Heather Mist. Wish I still had that car and I still wonder if it's rolling around out there somewhere with a million miles on it. The 98-02 Accord was the one I always wished I had but I didn't need a new one at the time.

[@Zerobar78.]

I worked in VQD at MAP when these were being built, very nice cars.

[@Blue-moon12]

The Coupe is still a good looking car. Stick with the manual cars though as the automatics could be problematic.

[@darnellrobeson4761]

This gen coupe is the best looking Accord of all. Great cars. Except the damn automatic transmission failed prematurely.

[@theKevronHarris]

The front of the Honda Accord coupe looks similar to the first generation Acura CL coupe.

[@FuckTrumpFuckYouIfYouVoted4Him]

Because they're the same car lol

[@bakbaklavaa]

Thank you for posting

[@jxn0010]

Still looks good today

[@pmafterdark]

John playing the test mule. Must have had a few rounds to play at the club. 😂

[@frankietuned]

Any retro Honda Pilot reviews coming up? Im still driving a 2003 ExL currently with 384k miles on it. It still drives like the day it came off the lot! With all of its original drivetrain!

[@oldtwinsna8347]

The beginning of the infamous J series for the Accord. Lasted with the Accord through the end of the 9th generation in 2017 with a final 278hp.

[@jameson108]

I used to have a 03 lx sedan. I loved that k24 engine although I wish I had the 6 speed manual instead of the auto

[@raymondking9313]

How do get this Honda Accord

[@dimaslopez-dejesus2371]

My aunt got 2001 Honda Accord LX 2.3L VTEC sedan with automatic

[@cuttingtheham98]

my first car was a 99 EX V6 coupe and had it not been totaled i’m sure it would still be around today

[@82raptor]

I had an EX 4 cyl 5 spd which I modified to push out 300 hp and corner like a prelude. I now drive a 20+ year old MX-5 also modified but this time for even better cornering ability. Older cars are just better!

[@SOURJDADDY]

My first car was an 01 accord ❤❤❤

[@notgoncry]

My favorite gen accord.

[@marshalmagooo3899]

Still looks relevant today

[@ScottieRC]

I bought a brand new LX sedan in ‘98 with a manual transmission

[@jisin-td8ou]

Man those auto transmissions were bad!

[@Arlo-s6f]

Behold!! The 5plendors of Angkhor

[@AndersonFilhotin]

Caraca que arraso sensacional 👏👏👏 honda acorda no México é sensacional

[@yudhabagaskara98]

This generation didn't arrive in my country until march 1999 due to asian financial crisis

[@stevemcgowen]

The funny thing is this is smaller than todays civic…

[@maxseed4730]

Had a 99 accord EX L ..dark green.. so so car.. auto went out at 45k