1998 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan | Retro Review 

I'm still driving an EX sedan from this generation today! One of Honda's all time best.

Those were the days! I always liked the old Honda interiors, the feel of the switches, the textures of the plastics, leather and dash. The simple laid out designs and the 2 tone contrasting colors. In my opinion they were the best for the time and the price.

I worked for Honda from 1999 to 2005 and these cars were top notch. Nothing could beat Accords back then.

Wish I could get a car like this today. Just a simple reliable coupe. I miss having no screens. I'm afraid we're never going back. 😢

The difference between a base model and top trim v6 was $2500. Imagine that in today's car market 😳

This is the gen I think of when someone says Honda Accord

Loved my '99 EX V6 Coupe. Beautiful car.

My dad bought a 98 EX sedan new and was in our family for about 10 years. It had 250k miles on it when it left, with nothing but routine maintenance. I still see it around town with well over 300k miles on it. Bulletproof cars.

Still driving a 99 ex coupe. All stock other than a Bluetooth adapter. Wish it was manual, but it has over 200k and no issues with the automatic. To be fair this car is immaculately maintained and I am only its 2nd owner. I get compliments everywhere I go. The red color and overall style is great and I quickly fell in love with it. I’ll keep it as my daily driver as long as I can.

26 years later, even though Honda has come a long way, but the 6th generation Accord are still seen on the road today up here in Massachusetts. My neighbor still owns a sedan model and uses it as a daily driver! Go Honda!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Motor week really knows how to present these cars in a way to make them look attractive! I never realized just how clean and handsome this generation looks inside and out, especially in coupe form. It's interesting to see Dave demonstrate the interior of the car for a change rather than just being the voice of motorweek.

Those Accords were the best, great build quality, good to drive, super reliable... indeed so reliable you still see tons of them on the road more than 20 years later

This was my wife's first car, a 98 LX sedan. She loved that car so much.

If I see the Honda Accord, I'm already sure of the Honda quality seal. In any version, I would have this car, whether it's a coupe or sedan - both are wonderful. The 90s were a golden decade for Honda.

I love my 02 special edition. The automatics in the 4 cylinder models were okay if you maintained them. Most people don’t. 6 cylinder automatics were problematic, from what I understand the clutch packs weren’t substantial enough to withstand the torque of the v6 engines.

Had a 97 Accord Ex. That was a great car. Still miss it. Such a blast to drive.

I'm just noticing just how the wind farm between Palm Springs and Banning Pass at 1:09 has grown since this was shot!

I love older videos like this. I wish I lived in this time period where I could see these things and all the other cars new

I wish the V6 Coupe of this era came with a manual, but I’m very thankful the later generations certainly did!

I own a 2001 EX coupe with the 5MT and 200k on the clock and daily it. Other than basic maintenance and changing out my clutch, this thing is damn near bulletproof. If I could keep it forever I would

What a beautiful background for a Motorweek video!

Bought a brand new 99 LX-V6 in the summer of 1999 and had it for 7 years and loved it. Had zero issues with it. Would love to have it now!

I bought the Honda Accord v6 back in 2000 and it’s still running. It has accumulated close to 350000 miles. It should reach that milestone by the end of August 2024.

Hands down my favorite Accord Coupe with the NSX taillights!

I still have my 1999 accord LX, 4 cyl, auto. I bought it in 1998. It has 165,000 miles. I do the maintenance according to the recommended schedule. It has No issues. Original Engine, transmission, all suspension parts, and more. Very dependable.

My grandparents had a white V6 coupe loaded with tan leather and sun roof. Great car.

My first new car was a 2000 EX V6 coupe. Very happy with my choice. Timeless styling that, maybe aside from the trunk, still looks modern today. Only major issue was a broken alternator after a few years, causing the battery to die while I was on the highway. But, I got 8 years out of it and found a buyer very quick.

My mom bought an auto new in 02. She still owns and drives it even though she bought a 2018 back in 2018. No transmission issues

the best looking accord coupe compared to the other generations, and its not even close.

The Coupe still looks fresh. I've got a '12 Accord Coupe in red, manual, and it still turns heads.

I've always liked the looks of the 6th generation Accord(1998-2002), especially the V6 coupe. I just wished the automatic transmission was more stronger because this generation was known for their high automatic transmission failure rate, especially on the V6.

This generation was the best! I’ve known lots of people who owned one at some point in time.

I remember '98, my friend got a brand new EX-V6 sedan, the design is beautiful especially the engine (would have been awesome if it was a DOHC) it was really smooth and so fun when VTEC kicked in

Had a 99 Accord Coupe. Bought it new kept it for 11 years until a lapse in concentration caused me to total it. It really wasn't that damaged but at its age, my insurance company thought it better to write it off than fix it. It had 174k miles on it at the time and was still running like new. I just had to keep the routine maintenance up. The only problem I had out of it was a lug nut that broke off once while I was trying to change a flat tire.

I had a '98 LX sedan. The only issue I ever had with it was the omnipresent automatic transmission failure that plagued Honda for a few years, which if I remember correctly led to a class action lawsuit and a recall.

The coupe is the car everyone wanted when I was in high school.

Drove a 99 Accord EX sedan it was a nice car. Got rid of it in 2003 with almost 100K miles to get an 04 TSX

The 4th and 5th gens had good interior space for their size, but it became downright cavernous with the 6th gen. I didn't realize it was only marginally larger on the outside. It sure felt like a much bigger car.

When Honda was at it's best.

I remember thinking the rear end of the coupe was ugly as a kid. Suddenly, I loved it when I grew up lol! I had the sedan back in 2016, it was a nice looking car that drove well.

My first car was a 1998 Accord EX V6 sedan in Dark Emerald Pearl (dark green color that they kept around through the 2001 MY). Like most of the autos, mine had a faulty transmission, but after getting that repaired, the car was an absolute trooper throughout college and for a couple years after. A certain solid feel that new Hondas lack. Mine was replaced with a 2014 Accord EX-L V6, and I consider that to be the last “authentic” Accord made.

Our family had this, What a handsome automobile!!

2000 exlv sedan 3.0 is the best car we ever own. It went to hell and back x2 until it was rearend by young kid. 248000 miles didn’t burn or leak oil.

I had the 2002 EX sedan (the tail end of this generation). I gave it away to my mechanic after 200,000 miles because the automatic transmission was acting up; the last time I checked though, the car is still going strong with a new owner. I personally prefer the smaller sportier Accords from the 1980s but this was still an amazing car; I never cared for the Camry, by comparison.

Well here are my thoughts on Hondas of that time. It is well establiahed that at least the Accords and Civics during the early 90s were some of their best. I purchased a 98 Civic brand new and after 20k miles, it started to have problems: automatic started slipping, cracked radiator, engine mounts, and even the converter/manifold cracked before 90k miles. Mine was the LX so maybe the EX was built better. Fast forward to the Hondas and it was a mixed bag. One of my friends never complained about the transmission, but had engine problems. Another friend, the reverse. Same version of this Accord being reviewed. I was informed by a import mechanic that Honda in an attempt to keep up production sub contracted alot of their work: powertrains. Even some of the engines had to be recalled due to bad piston rings. Of course, a contractor will try to squeeze as much 🙄 profit as possible. Nothing new, but this why some Honda model years were better than others. Then again, Honda has had some issues with their 9 and 10 speeds as well. One of my friends, had an Odyssey and it easily went over 250k miles so some were good and some bad.

I just got this car today with a v6 it gonna be my first car

I had a 2001 V6 coupe. I got 18 years and 280,000 miles out of it before the rust from the winter road salt did it in.

When I totaled my 96 Accord sedan as a 16 year old in 2005, it was replaced with a 98 Accord EX V6 coupe. That car was so fun and fast and I think about it often. Replaced it with an 04 Accord sedan a few years later and put 220k miles before trading it in for yet another coupe. Honda has gotten away from its roots and it’s sad. I’m driving a Volvo these days and honestly unimpressed by what Honda is putting out, they seem to be phoning it in. I miss these cars and will always fondly remember that black on black coupe that was so willing to burn the front tires while being silky smooth.

I still have the Mulroney from my Black 1998 Accord LX Sedan I bought with an MSRP of $19,485. It was a great car until the automatic transmission blew out after about 7 years. Then I had to get rid of it.

My family had a red 2001 4-door sedan. Great car.

my 99 accord coupe has 263k miles and still running strong !

My wife and i have a 2000 accord two door v6 that she bought from her dad in California. Still a pretty fast car

Thank you for posting

You still see these all over.

Sixth gen one of my favorite cars I’ve owned!

I worked in VQD at MAP when these were being built, very nice cars.

I still have a 2000 V6 Coupe I bought used over 15 years ago, its over 300,000 miles now. Its not my daily anymore but the thing still keeps working with little issue.

The best looking accord by far

4:24 John: ONLY HERE THE LARGE BUTTONS SEEM ALMOST HORSY! LOL

Still daily my 1999 EX Sedan (manual). Excellent car and still going at 230,000 miles!

The two-door was my first new car I bought in 2002. Black in color with gold trim. EX-L V6. Man I miss that car. Great vehicle!

got the 93 cb7 sedan, need one of these too

My first Honda was a Red 98 EX V6 coupe. Put a ton of flawless miles on it. I miss that car

Just a solid, great design.

The era of Honda cars looked cool and stuff!...

Miss my 03 V6 coupe. Best daily driver I’ve ever owned. Shame Honda doesn’t build anything like it anymore.

Best Accords ever ❤️

Still looks good today

Man those auto transmissions were bad!

My cousin bought a 2000 EX-V6 coupe new. I went with her to pick it up. Red too and it had a spoiler. So sexy.

John playing the test mule. Must have had a few rounds to play at the club. 😂

I had a '97 SE in Heather Mist. Wish I still had that car and I still wonder if it's rolling around out there somewhere with a million miles on it. The 98-02 Accord was the one I always wished I had but I didn't need a new one at the time.

Currently, I own a 2017 Honda Accord Coupe with the V6 and the 6-speed manual. The J35Y2 is a powerful engine that unfortunately wheels spins all the way up to 3rd gear. It pulls hard. It's a coupe but is very spacious. It's big but doesn't look large and will not be mistaken for a sedan. It's beautiful. Compared to so many other cars, the Accord is almost magical because its spacious, powerful, beautiful, incredibly reliable, and not overly expensive. It's a little bit of the best of everything. However, there is one major downfall to the Accord Coupe. It killed the Honda Prelude. Personally, I would like to see the return of the Accord Coupe (or a slightly larger Civic) as the Prelude. Make it smaller and wider, and put the glorious K20C ripping to 320HP and of course a 6-speed manual (or even Honda/Acura incredible 8-speed DCT). One last horra before electrification comes to the forefront.

I used to have a 03 lx sedan. I loved that k24 engine although I wish I had the 6 speed manual instead of the auto

Honda should never cut accord coupe production. The v6 was a gem, looked good. You can't say that about the garbage being built today. There a 2017 coupe for sale in Edmonton, that is the last one left. ( in Canada) 😢

First Motorweek I’ve ever seen John Davis ever do the interior demonstration 🤔 the regular people must have called in sick 😷

Still looks relevant today

2nd-best-looking Accord behind the '89-'93.

My favorite gen accord.

I bought a brand new LX sedan in ‘98 with a manual transmission

The front of the Honda Accord coupe looks similar to the first generation Acura CL coupe.

my first car was a 99 EX V6 coupe and had it not been totaled i’m sure it would still be around today

The beginning of the infamous J series for the Accord. Lasted with the Accord through the end of the 9th generation in 2017 with a final 278hp.

The funny thing is this is smaller than todays civic…

My first car was an 01 accord ❤❤❤

Really want an EX coupe

The Coupe is still a good looking car. Stick with the manual cars though as the automatics could be problematic.

Caraca que arraso sensacional 👏👏👏 honda acorda no México é sensacional

These cars were so great, at least once the automatic transmissions were fixed

Had a 99 accord EX L ..dark green.. so so car.. auto went out at 45k

Any retro Honda Pilot reviews coming up? Im still driving a 2003 ExL currently with 384k miles on it. It still drives like the day it came off the lot! With all of its original drivetrain!

This is my car now

What a bargain even back then. Nice car line. ABS is badly missing, but why in the year of 1998?

I had a 2000 coupe. Rack went out at 75k, short in the wiring that kept triggering knock sensor code. Sold the car shortly after.

This generation didn't arrive in my country until march 1999 due to asian financial crisis

Bro can sell his heart for money 💀

My aunt got 2001 Honda Accord LX 2.3L VTEC sedan with automatic

These coups lowered on nice wheels (no pep boys rimz) look very nice.

Everything Old Is New Again

My 99 EX sedan 5spd is at 277k and my brothers LX has crossed 310k.