92/93 vs 96/97

[93ArcadiaCB7]

I realize this might be a bit biased as I am on a CB7 board, but I figured it was worth a shot. I am looking into getting another accord in the next few months. I absolutely love my '93 ex, but I'm considering a 96/97 accord as well. Anyone own one on here? Why or why not would you choose it? (I am looking to keep it stock other than a nice tint job and a possibly a new set of wheels.) I'm leaning towards the 92/93 again, but how could I not?

[deevergote]

The engines in the 5th gen Accords don't have nearly as much potential. Other than that, the cars are close enough in terms of weight, suspension performance, and aftermarket.... so it's really just a matter of looks. www.CD5tuner.com exists as well.

[C91BLX7]

The cb is simpler

[deevergote]

Very true. Especially when you're talking the OBD2 years of the 5th gen.


The 5th gen DOES have a V6 option, though. Auto only, and it's not all that powerful... but it's V6.

[93ArcadiaCB7]

As far as reliability and everything though, they are pretty similar? I DO prefer the look of the CB7, but are there any out there with sunroofs that don't have the wheel well rust problem? Ive tried to get mine fixed so many times but no one will touch it and and I don't have the know how. Is the CD5 built the same way so that it is common to them as well?

[deevergote]

CDs rust as well.

[OldMan'92Accord]

my sister-in-law has a 96 lx. everything about it is similar, except for the F22b engine. the brakes(discs, brake lines, calibers), suspension (shocks) are inter-changable. the stock ride is a bit firmer than our cb's.

[AndyD]

As far as reliability and everything though, they are pretty similar? I DO prefer the look of the CB7, but are there any out there with sunroofs that don't have the wheel well rust problem? Ive tried to get mine fixed so many times but no one will touch it and and I don't have the know how. Is the CD5 built the same way so that it is common to them as well?

The problem with most Hondas is that black rubber trim piece that lines the outer edge of the wheel well. I don't know why Honda continued to put that part on all these cars.

I have owned both models. My 96 Accord was my first new car. I had a GREAT experience with it. Low cost of ownership. Honestly, it's really difficult to say which one I like better. I like the newer interior of the 5th gen, but I like the look of the 4th Gen better. I like the fact that it's lighter, too. Though a black coupe EX 96-97 would be hard to pass up.

Anyway, what I am saying is you can't go wrong with either.lol

[93ArcadiaCB7]

The problem with most Hondas is that black rubber trim piece that lines the outer edge of the wheel well. I don't know why Honda continued to put that part on all these cars.

I have owned both models. My 96 Accord was my first new car. I had a GREAT experience with it. Low cost of ownership. Honestly, it's really difficult to say which one I like better. I like the newer interior of the 5th gen, but I like the look of the 4th Gen better. I like the fact that it's lighter, too. Though a black coupe EX 96-97 would be hard to pass up.

Anyway, what I am saying is you can't go wrong with either.lol

Great input. Thanks so much. I am on the same page as you. The interior is great, but can't beat the look of the cb7s. Black / white ones definitely catch my eye. Good tastes

[vietkid_2006]

The problem with most Hondas is that black rubber trim piece that lines the outer edge of the wheel well. I don't know why Honda continued to put that part on all these cars.

yes, i don't understand why either. if you haven't already, just rip off the rubber piece so it doesn't rust further.