Hey people, glad to found this board. We are looking at a 2000 Accord with close to 150k miles on the clock. Seems in good running condition but need to know more about the machine before we let her in. Gonna spend some time reading around here.
I wouldn't black list the automatics. I know the auto transmission on my 6th gen isn't in the best condition but there's a few out there that have no problems whatsoever.
Thank you for the welcomes! Its an automatic.
Hes right on this one, my friends gf V6 accord is almost near 300k and still going strong. Shes definitely one of the lucky fews
I do not think anyone is blacklisting the automatics as quite a few people still drive them, what the OP is trying to do is just inform the new member of what could be in store as so they can be prepared as a "Just in case" scenario.
You might be surprised how many people have never heard of the transmission issue and then end up over their heads when they were not prepared to drop a grand on a rebuilt one and more then likely that person will not put it in themselves which is going to set them back another 500+ If they find a honest mechanic.
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst right? That is all pretty much any of us can do in this world.
So good luck to the OP and your hunt for the right accord that suits your needs the best.