Quote Originally Posted by thecarfridge View Post
Greetings all, be kind to the noob! I am looking for 96-98 Accord, about $5-7K, but have been spooked by the auto problems.Does this mean I should only get a manual?? cheers!!
hey mate,

your year which you quoted 96-97 is referencing to two different models.

firstly, the cd5 which was produced between 93-97 (yes 93 not 94) does not have a definite problem with automatic transmission, they are not known to fk up anymore than the manual...or at all really.

the other model between 98-02 CG auto's are pretty much known to fk up, and the worst part is the cost to fix them would be double if not triple that of a cd5.

my opinion- cd5 is a better car, looks better, has less problems and is cheaper.

Just my 2cents.