# CB7 Accord - "The Beater Leader" **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 8, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007 "2011-02-08T23:00:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/1 "2011-02-08T23:00:09Z")
i read this write up a while back and enjoyed it. just re-read it a bit ago and enjoyed it again. i dont think i need to remind everyone here of my love for 90-93 accords heh either way, well written, entertaining, and worth a few minutes - > **[Capsule Review: 1990-1993 Honda Accord - The Truth About Cars](http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2009/12/capsule-review-1990-1993-honda-accord/)** > > Old Volvo’s don’t die. They just get increasingly decrepit. But they’re far from alone in my neck of the woods. Cars in North Georgia enjoy a low salt, smooth road diet that can keep even the worst vehicles roadworthy. Hyundai Excel? A dozen here and... ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/2 "2011-02-09T06:35:38Z")
definitely worth the read! “Like Waffle House, Baptist Churches and Kudzu, they’re everywhere.” I \<3 my 6th gen accord. I just wish I liked it enough to not want something else. I have car ADD ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/3 "2011-02-09T07:23:14Z")
After 10yrs I still got mine with no major issues other than I just had to replace a tie rod and have an odd gas/fume leak somewhere and getting crappy city driving mileage but still 30+hwy. Only has 102k on it but Im debating about selling it this spring. Its nice if when I do need something for it, I can just go to the junkyard and have my pick of the litter in parts for cheap. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/4 "2011-02-09T07:39:23Z")
Incredible cars, loved for good reason… ---
**Author:** ![See4Ways](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@See4Ways](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/See4Ways)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/5 "2011-02-09T07:46:44Z")
too many leaky gas tanks : ) Good read, would read again ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/6 "2011-02-09T13:54:56Z")
> [@See4Ways](#): > > too many leaky gas tanks : ) the tanks get soft but southern tanks are plentiful and inexpensive. Ive owned a few and they were very reliable and rarely had any surprises. Ive known 2 people personally that had well over 300k miles on theirs. 90-93 esp 92 and 93 are really solid vehicles. 94-97 share alot of parts with the 90-93 and are pretty solid but 90-93 def gets the gold standard in my book ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/7 "2011-02-09T13:57:45Z")
> [@See4Ways](#): > > too many leaky gas tanks : ) > > Good read, would read again lol. pwn3d > [@LXIFLYBY](#): > > the tanks get soft but southern tanks are plentiful and inexpensive. Ive owned a few and they were very reliable and rarely had any surprises. Ive known 2 people personally that had well over 300k miles on theirs. 90-93 esp 92 and 93 are really solid vehicles. 94-97 share alot of parts with the 90-93 and are pretty solid but 90-93 def gets the gold standard in my book mine is about to roll over 400k in a few days. well, its not really mine anymore, i gave it to my younger brother for xmas and treated myself to a 94 ex. still missing the cb7, i do drive it every now and again though ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/8 "2011-02-09T14:29:18Z")
> [@See4Ways](#): > > too many leaky gas tanks : ) True but so many were replaced you can easily find one at the junkyard in excellent condition. I have 2 that I got for $10 each. Another flaw is that elbow gas hard line which rusts and starts to leak. I ended up just cutting it off and used a soft line in replace of it. I guess the internal coil/distributor is another flaw. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/9 "2011-02-09T14:31:22Z")
> [@Superium](#): > > True but so many were replaced you can easily find one at the junkyard in excellent condition. I have 2 that I got for $10 each. Another flaw is that elbow gas hard line which rusts and starts to leak. I ended up just cutting it off and used a soft line in replace of it. I guess the internal coil/distributor is another flaw. that stupid thing that bolts to the frame? its such a poor design, has a plastic cover on it that holds salt and water so it just sits in there and rusts that line out… ive deleted that on all of my accords haha ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/10 "2011-02-09T14:58:35Z")
Yep when I went to the LKQ junkyard to see if I could find a clean one they were all rotted out or modded or removed in some way. That solved my gas leak problems but I still smell fumes. Once decnt weather hits I will finally get off my lazy ass and pull the tank. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/11 "2011-02-10T08:17:26Z")
I really like this gen Accord a lot, especially the wagons. unfortunately, no need for a beater, but if I did, I would have to go check these out: [http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/2206914452.html](http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/2206914452.html) 2 wagons, $1500 ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/12 "2011-02-10T08:44:42Z")
Good deal there… ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/13 "2011-02-10T09:55:15Z")
So Jam when are you getting that “accord” tatoo again? LOL. My 91 Hatch was an awesome beater back in the day. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/14 "2011-09-12T22:26:16Z")
bump, bc dude is estimated to hit 1,000,000 this month - [http://automobiles.honda.com/mile-makers/](http://automobiles.honda.com/mile-makers/) ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/15 "2011-09-12T22:26:31Z")
WTF IS WITH THE DOUBLE POSTS LATELY ---
**Author:** ![DougFresh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eada6e/32.png) [@DougFresh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DougFresh)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/16 "2011-09-12T22:52:19Z")
:tup: and what looks like to be not a single spot of rust. ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/17 "2011-09-13T07:55:32Z")
892,000 miles to go for me! ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/18 "2011-09-13T08:18:00Z")
> [@DougFresh](#): > > :tup: and what looks like to be not a single spot of rust. It’s the only way any car would make it that far… ---
**Author:** ![Bakes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bakes/32/7469_2.png) [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/19 "2011-09-13T08:23:40Z")
Good entertaining read. Seems like Honda has currently abandoned their old way of thinking though. ---
**Author:** ![Copper280z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copper280z/32/5464_2.png) [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007/20 "2011-09-13T09:55:57Z")
I’ve got ~300k on mine, it needs a blower motor and some fiddling with the VSS, that’s it. Anybody know how to get the blower out? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cb7-accord-the-beater-leader/209007.md?page=2)