I’m currently in a tough financial situation and looking for an affordable car. I’ve come across a 2003 Honda Accord, and while it seems like a decent option within my budget, I’ve heard about potential transmission problems and other issues. Would this car be a reliable choice, or could the repair costs end up being more than I can handle? I’d appreciate any advice or experiences from current or past owners.

  • MajorHavoc@programming.devEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    Ask for receipts as well of previous work that has been done to the car helps as well.

    To elaborate here for any newbies reading along, I want to see records of:

    • Regular oil changes (near appropriate mileage)
    • Regular brake maintenance (brake pads aren’t magic, they need replaced)
    • A change of tires every 5-10 years
    • A few random other things are nice to see, as evidence that the driver didn’t ignore strange sounds

    Records of addressing any known issues common to that car are a nice plus. In OPs case, a recent transmission repair could mean the expected trouble has already been dealt with. It could come back, but the odds are better on a machine that at least had a mechanic attempt to correct the issue.