zzdcar' Expert Review
by the zzdcar Experts
What’s new
Honda redesigns its best-seller for 1998. A 3.0-liter V6 engine makes its debut in LX V6 and EX V6 models, marking the first six-cylinder VTEC in the Honda lineup. The standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder is also re-engineered, as is the chassis. The 1998 Honda Accord is also larger, and the interior boasts more room inside.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1998 Honda Accord DX 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$157/mo for Accord DX
Accord DX
DX 4dr Sedan (Most Popular) - N/A MSRPLX V6 4dr Sedan - N/A MSRPLX V6 2dr Coupe - N/A MSRPLX 2dr Coupe - N/A MSRPLX 4dr Sedan - N/A MSRPEX V6 2dr Coupe - N/A MSRPEX V6 4dr Sedan - N/A MSRPEX 4dr Sedan - N/A MSRPEX 2dr Coupe - N/A MSRP
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$164/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Vehicle overview
The benchmark. The best-selling car in America. The highest resale value in its class. These are all statements that have been made with regularity concerning the Accord. It is always on the short list of the most popular cars in this country. The Accord won a loyal base of customers by offering sprightly performance, room for four, frugal fuel economy and a virtual guarantee that, if cared for properly, the Accord would not break.
Those qualities have made it the benchmark. It is consistently the best-selling car to regular retail customers like you. As for resale, it holds value better than most currency. Sure, the Accord is pretty pricey new, but the overall cost of ownership, when repairs, maintenance, and resale value are put into the equation, make it a bargain.
During the 1995 model year, the Accord sedan finally got a V6. However, it doesn't perform as well as some versions four-cylinder Accord. Why? Added weight, different tires and an automatic transmission collaborated to make the Accord V6 slower and less nimble than a five-speed Accord EX. Additionally, critics find that the V6 powertrain was not ideally suited to the Accord, citing smooth but dull response from both the engine and transmission resulting in a bland character; decidedly out of tune with other Honda products. For '98, Honda pumps that V6 full of VTEC magic, and though we haven't driven it yet, we're hopeful that the first VTEC V6 in the Honda lineup is just what the doctor ordered.
The Accord EX equipped with a VTEC engine is quick, frugal, and loaded with equipment. As an added bonus, it's fun to drive. And knowing that, in the end, the Accord will actually cost just half what the sticker reads makes the choice a no-brainer. The Accord is the definitive family sedan, or coupe.
1998 Accord Highlights
Type: SedanCoupeSedan
Trim: DXLX V6EX V6LXEXDX
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
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Cost to Drive | $157/month |
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Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.1 cu.ft. |
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Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
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