BUY OR BUST? 2013 Honda Accord High Miles Review!
Summary
TLDRThis video review evaluates the 2013 Honda Accord's performance and reliability after 300,000 miles. Highlighting common issues like valve train noise and oil consumption, the reviewer also praises Honda's build quality and the car's interior space. Despite some wear and a noisy engine, the Accord's reliability and reasonable price make it a solid buy, especially for those seeking a car with a reputation for longevity.
Takeaways
- 🚗 The 2013 Honda Accord is evaluated for its reliability and common issues with a focus on a specific car that has 300,000 miles on it.
- 🔍 The car shows signs of wear such as oxidation on the headlights, paint chips, and scratches, but no significant rust issues for a vehicle of its age and location.
- 🛠️ There are common problems with Honda vehicles like clear coat peeling and oil consumption, but this particular Accord does not exhibit severe cases of these issues.
- 🏗️ The exterior styling is considered simple and clean, and the car's overall appearance is deemed appropriate for its class.
- 💡 The interior shows expected wear with sun fading on the door panels and dashboard, but electronics and infotainment system are still functional.
- 💺 Cloth seats have an unusual wear pattern where the cloth has worn away to reveal the plastic underneath, likely due to sun damage and material quality.
- 🔧 Mechanically, the car is reliable with the original engine and transmission, and common issues like starter failure and oil consumption are manageable.
- 🛣️ The car's ride is rougher than expected, possibly due to larger wheels on the sport trim, but it is otherwise mechanically sound.
- 🧳 The Accord offers impressive legroom and a spacious trunk, making it practical for passengers and storage.
- 🔊 The engine is noisy, especially with high mileage, but the noise is not a significant concern during highway cruising.
- 💰 The 2013 Honda Accord is considered a good buy for its reliability, even with high mileage, and is reasonably priced in the used car market.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video script?
-The main topic of the video script is a review of the 2013 Honda Accord, discussing its reliability, common problems, and whether it is a good buy or not.
What is the mileage of the 2013 Honda Accord featured in the script?
-The 2013 Honda Accord featured in the script has between 295,000 to 296,000 miles on it.
What are some common problems with the 2013 Honda Accord mentioned in the script?
-Some common problems mentioned include oxidation on the headlights, chips and scratches on the exterior, potential oil consumption, and issues with the starter.
How does the script describe the exterior condition of the 2013 Honda Accord?
-The exterior condition is described as having some oxidation on the headlights, chips, scratches, and dings, but the paint still shines nicely, and there is no rust.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the styling of the 2013 Honda Accord?
-The reviewer believes that Honda knocked it out of the park with the styling, describing it as simple, clean, and perfect for what the car is.
What is the horsepower of the 2013 Honda Accord's engine?
-The 2013 Honda Accord's engine has 185 horsepower.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the name 'Earth Dreams' for the Honda engine?
-The reviewer finds the name 'Earth Dreams' to be the stupidest name in engine history, suggesting it seems like a result of a Google Translate error.
What are the common issues with the Honda Accord's transmission mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions that the Honda Accord has a CVT transmission, which, while not the reviewer's preference, has been well-maintained and works well after 300,000 miles.
What is unusual about the wear on the cloth seats of the 2013 Honda Accord?
-The unusual wear on the cloth seats is that the cloth has worn away in places, revealing the plastic underneath, which is not common and has happened in areas not typically subject to wear.
What is the reviewer's final verdict on the 2013 Honda Accord?
-The reviewer declares the 2013 Honda Accord a 'buy' due to its reliability, even with high mileage and some wear and tear.
What is the reviewer's concern regarding the oil consumption of the 2013 Honda Accord?
-The reviewer is concerned about the oil consumption, which requires adding oil every 1,000 to 1,500 miles, and notes that this is becoming all too common across new cars.
Outlines
🚗 Reviewing the 2013 Honda Accord's Durability and Reliability
The video script begins with an introduction to the 2013 Honda Accord, questioning whether it lives up to its reputation for reliability and quality despite being a common choice among sedans. The reviewer highlights the car's 300,000-mile odometer reading and proceeds to inspect the exterior for signs of wear and potential issues such as oxidation on the headlights, paint chips, and rust. The car is praised for its clean and simple styling, which the reviewer believes Honda has executed well. The script also touches on common Honda problems like clear coat peeling, but notes that this particular Accord shows minimal signs of it. Mechanically, the car seems to be in good shape, with the only significant issue being valve train noise due to its high mileage.
🛠️ Mechanical and Interior Review of the 2013 Honda Accord
The second paragraph delves into the mechanical aspects of the car, noting the 2.4L Earth Dreams engine's performance and the common issues associated with it, such as oil consumption and the need for frequent oil changes. The reviewer also discusses the car's transmission, which, despite being a CVT, has been well-maintained and performs adequately. The interior is examined next, revealing unexpected wear on the cloth seats where the material has worn away to reveal the plastic underneath. The dashboard and electronics are found to be in good working order, with no major interior issues reported. The reviewer also comments on the car's spaciousness, both in terms of legroom and the trunk's capacity.
🚦 Road Test and Final Verdict on the 2013 Honda Accord
In the final paragraph, the reviewer takes the car for a road test, noting the engine's noise and the car's performance on the road. Despite not being a fan of CVT transmissions, the reviewer acknowledges that Honda's implementation is of good quality, especially considering the car's high mileage. The ride is described as rougher than expected, possibly due to larger wheels or worn struts. The reviewer also discusses the car's value, estimating its price based on mileage and condition. The video concludes with a 'buy' recommendation for the Honda Accord, emphasizing its reliability and the need for regular oil checks to manage oil consumption.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Honda Accord
💡Reliability
💡Oxidation
💡Clear Coat Peeling
💡Rust
💡Earth Dreams
💡Oil Consumption
💡CVT Transmission
💡Wear and Tear
💡Leg Room
💡Buy or Bust
Highlights
The 2013 Honda Accord is examined for its reliability and common problems with a focus on a car that has 300,000 miles on it.
Oxidation on the headlights is noted but is considered an easy fix and common for a car of its age and mileage.
The car shows minor exterior chips, scratches, and dings but overall the paint is in good condition.
The absence of rust issues on the car is highlighted, especially considering it's from the Northeast where rust is common.
Honda's styling of the Accord is praised for being simple and clean, with a good-looking exterior.
The car's engine, despite being noisy, is not experiencing severe issues like rod knock.
The 'Earth Dreams' engine name is criticized for being nonsensical.
Common issues with Honda starters and oil consumption are discussed, with the latter being a notable concern.
The car has had its catalytic converters replaced, likely due to oil consumption.
The sport badge on the car does not indicate high performance, and the car is described as not fast with a CVT transmission.
Honda's CBT transmission is commended for its reliability, despite the reviewer's general dislike for CVTs.
The interior shows expected wear with sun fading on panels and unusual cloth seat wear-through.
The car's electronics and infotainment system are found to be working well with no major issues.
The rear seat material is in better condition than the front seats, showing less wear.
Legroom and headroom are praised in the Honda Accord, offering a comfortable space for passengers.
The trunk space is described as 'massive,' suitable for hauling large amounts of cargo.
The road test reveals a noisy engine but a smooth and reliable CVT transmission.
The car's ride quality is criticized as being rougher than expected, possibly due to larger wheels or worn components.
The sun visors are noted to be malfunctioning, showing signs of wear.
Despite the high mileage, the car is declared a 'buy' due to its reliability and reasonable price for the potential mileage it can offer.
Transcripts
are you looking for a car that's as
exciting as being a middle-aged
accountant well stick around cuz today
we're going to decide if the 2013 Honda
Accord is a buy or a
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bust that's right we're taking a look at
this 2013 Accord Accord obviously has
one of the most tried and true and
trusted names in the automotive industry
um probably Accord and Camry are the two
with
with the most brand Equity out there as
far as sedans so you might think with
that reputation that there's absolutely
no way that this car isn't perfect and
Honda has everything figured out well
stick around because that might not be
100% true we're going to take a walk
around we're going to go over the common
problems reliability issues the good and
the bad of the 2013 Honda Accord now I
might be forgetting one very important
thing to tell you and what was that hm
oh yeah this car has
300,000 mil on it let's see how it's
held up now let's start up front you'll
see that we have some oxidation on the
headlights don't worry about it too much
you can clean those up pretty easily not
a huge deal and you will absolutely see
it on something with 300,000 m and 11
years old there's chips and there
scratches a few little dings and dense
around the outside here but ultimately
the paint shines really really nicely
and this does not have a very common
Honda problem on this car but you want
to look out for it on others and that's
clear coat peeling pretty much every
Honda that spend any time outside has
some issues with peel with clear coat
peeling um it's not a huge issue on this
car I'm surprised now as far as rust we
are in the Northeast you're probably
tired of me saying this if you want
follow my videos but uh this car has no
rust issues at all um really has held up
well if you live in in the rust belt I
would say you still want to take a look
underneath of these every single time
check out your wheel wells rockers uh
all that stuff because you might have
rust issues if you're in a state where
they use some salt now as far as styling
I think Honda actually kind of knocked
it out of the park on these I think
these are a perfect looking car for what
they are it's not doesn't look like
something crazy but they think I think
they just did a really Simple and Clean
good job on the these
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cars now under the hood here as you just
listened I don't know how well the
camera's going to pick it up but this is
not a particularly quiet engine
especially after 300,000 mil there is
some valve train noise on it not a
terrible terrible concern it's not like
rod knock or anything like that if
you're familiar with it it's been making
noise for a while and probably will
continue to do so for you know however
however many more miles um the Earth
dreams 2.4 L under here makes 185
horsepower now who at Honda authorize
the name to be called Earth dreams that
is the stupidest name in engine history
has to be Sky Active would be close um
but Earth dreams I think is dumber it
seems like the designers over at Honda
like put in Google Translate for
something else and this is what it spit
out so um just a stupid name I laugh
every time I see
it other common issues and these two are
big big common issues starter probably
the most common um starter goes out you
just basically replace it starters are
cheap enough the other one and this
could start very early on in ownership
so you want to ask about this is oil
consumption these use Z w20 weight oil
and uh it's just on any car that's using
these real thin oils oil consumption can
be kind of typical um they have to add
about every 1, to 1500 miles on this guy
so it is using oil it does not leak it
but it is burning it this car has had
cats replaced and I believe that that is
because the oil is making its way out
through the exhaust um rather than
staying in the engine where it's
supposed to now you probably saw the
sport badge on the rear of this you
would think oh this thing must be
putting out a ton of power and really
sporty and that's really just not the
case it's more interior options than
anything else um it is just that 185
horsepower it is not a fast car and it
does have a CVT transmission now the
good news is that Honda has seemed to
make a pretty decent CBT transmission as
long as you service it regularly I think
it's about every 45,000 Mi and this one
has had that done it actually works
pretty good um I I really can't complain
I'm not a fan of cvts still uh but Honda
seems to have done a pretty good job
with it overall otherwise honestly it's
pretty darn reliable mechanically um not
a lot of issues under here it is
boring and that's kind of the way it
should be now we're going to take a look
at the interior and this has something
that is very surprising to me and I
don't even know if I'm going to be able
to show you on camera so this car has
that ton of miles that we're talking
about so we're going to see some wear in
here absolutely totally expected you can
see the sun has actually done a little
bit of fading to the door panels
probably to the dash as well not
terrible honestly it doesn't bother me
at all that that's not a big deal
however this does have cloth seats and
the cloth seats have done something
really interesting I'm going to try to
show it they have worn the like cloth of
it away in the the plastic underneath
has now come through now obviously it's
been driven a lot and I have seen things
like that happen but even like the
passenger seat and on the sides and
places that you wouldn't really normally
think would wear have worn in a really
really odd way um I've not really ever
seen anything anything quite like it but
you can see that they're not ripped so
the material I guess is held up but uh
we're fighting bees out here but it is
one of the more odd types of wear and
tear that I've ever seen on a car um I
assume that it's just a a cheaper
material and it's kind of now turned to
almost vinyl rather than cloth um
because it's complete vinyl showing
through um even in places where it
shouldn't be it must be somehow related
to sun damage as well moving on from the
seats you can see the dash everything
looks pretty modern inside here we do
have the typical wear hole through the
mat down to the metal on the floor there
which is pretty impressive um as well as
steering wheel leather has is showing
its age it's not ripped it's not stick
like some steering wheels get but you
can tell that this has been had some
miles put on it as well with the buttons
and everything shows where's shifter all
that stuff that you touch it just looks
like it's got some miles on it now the
electronics interior type issues are
actually fairly short because all the
electronics work the dash I think is
still really modern I think it's a nice
looking interior car all of those things
um one thing I didn't mention on the
seats is the foam has definitely um worn
out over time as well that's a little
bit hard I mean these start these have
hard seats from the factory but it
doesn't feel doesn't feel new anymore
not that you would expect it to um but
everything else Works inside there's no
check engine light there's no ABS light
none none of those issues around at all
the air conditioning the infotainment
actually the infotainment system while
not really modern at this point still
has a really nice screen um and works
works pretty intuitively I don't I don't
hate it in the back seat this material
is in much better shape there's still a
few spots that you can see some wear but
obviously back seats don't get sden as
much so it's not like those front seats
um where they show the wear the one
thing that Honda I think does really
well is leg room I think they're really
good the Civic has really good leg room
I always thought and the Accord is no
different I'm 5'8 the front seat is
Comfortably where I would sit and I got
I got miles here so it for like a
midsize car it is doing pretty good um
Headroom actually head room's pretty
good uh if you were if you had a really
long torso like I and I don't um you
might hit your head but it's really not
too bad and while we're on the topic of
having a lot of space the trunk is
actually what I would consider to be
massive it's a little bit narrow but the
actual depth and everything like that
you could really haul pretty much
anything you wanted in here now we have
reached my favorite part of the video
and that is where we get to do a little
road test and check this thing out on
the road see how clunky it is after that
many miles one thing I did forget to
mention when we're doing the interior is
the sun visis or I'm not even going to
touch them I did earlier they do not
want to go up down or anything and
they're falling down I don't know well I
guess I did touch it now but um it goes
up okay but when you try to put it down
this mechanism in here on both of them
is like locked up it's kind of kind of
crazy actually so that has definitely
shown some wear right
there all right we're starting out
here and the engine is like we said a
little bit noisy you can even hear some
of it inside um in a way that I don't
love once you're on the throttle it's
fairly um you know minimized it's not
too bad you wouldn't uh like I don't
think you'd notice it much cruising down
out the highway now we're letting that
uh CVT just wind up in there um and uh
like I said I am not a fan of CBT
Transmissions I'm not even a fan of this
CVT transmission I prefer it to have
like a 5 six whatever speed how however
this is a darn good CBT transmission for
what they are so the fact that it's
lasted 300,000 Mi is just insane now I
did lie to you guys a little bit it
actually has 200 and between 295 and 296
on it so we're about 4,000 Mi short of
the 300,000 so you probably can't trust
a word I say now that I said that um
what I noticed now this the sport trim
comes with some bigger Wheels I don't
know if I'm getting some of this because
of that but it it uh definitely has a
rougher ride than I would expect now
that could be some worn struts and other
things in there absolutely but there's
not a lot of clunking I'm actually very
impressed by that now hopefully you can
still see me there my camera fell over
and I'm holding it by hand now but uh
the old cord feels good we're on a bumpy
back road really nothing to be concerned
with we are going to step on it here and
just really feel the power of the earth
dreams
um I'll tell you it's weird um it it has
okay Power it's it's that
CVT that that I don't love but it's not
bad it was very smooth everything like
that but uh it uh it it just doesn't
work like a like a car that I'm you know
used to driving every day back from the
test drive and now we're getting into
the nitty-gritty we are going to decide
if this car is a buy or a
bust now it might not be that difficult
to be honest because this has 300,000 m
on it minimal maintenance and it still
has the original engine transmission and
is a daily driver vehicle these cars run
probably with this many miles on about
$3,000 they're not real expensive if you
get a nice cleaner one with 100 or
200,000 miles you're looking at probably
in that5 to $7,000 range and that's
still a pretty reasonable price for a
car that's going to go 300,000 Mi and
more with that being said we're going to
declare this one an absolute buy the
biggest concern is really going to be
that oil consumption it's annoying uh
it's becoming all too common across new
cars but uh as long as you keep your oil
topped up you're really going to be able
to kind of go forever with one of these
so if you're all right to look out for
some of the other wear and tear items
that we mentioned you're probably going
to find yourself really happy with this
Honda Accord this is the ninth
generation they have a great name and
there's good reason for that and that's
cuz they are just dog on reliable cars
if you have one of these and you
disagree let me know or if you agree I
want to hear the common problems that
you've had if there's something
different if you think I'm crazy that's
all right but I just want to know your
thoughts and if you agree that the Honda
Accord is a buy rather than a bust
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yeah please tell me that I can't that I
won't that I fail that I'll never make
it out yeah please tell me all the bad
never good feel my head full of every
single doubt yeah please say any
negative thoughts I pop off when I hear
people say I cannot I get off to the
thought of proven everyone wrong I won't
stop to the top so you better back
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