Which car is better and more reliable?

Question

I have a 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S Coupe. It has approximately 87,000 miles that I can sell for about $1000. I have the chance to buy a 1993 Honda Accord EX Sedan with 134,000 miles for around $2500. There is nothing majorly wrong with either car other than the fact they are both older. The timing belt has been changed on the Accord. I would like to either continue driving my car for 2-3 years or hope that the Honda would last 2-3 years. Should I take my chances and buy the more reputable and reliable Honda or just stick with what I have? Any advice appreciated, thanks!

Answer 1

your better off staying with the Oldsmobile,,it has less miles on it,,what your doing is going backwards,,and paying more money out,,this is a bad idea,think about it,,you have a newer car,,and your wanting to sell it,,and buy an older car,,and pay more money out for it,,your car will run on for years to come,,i know,,i own a repair shop in Tennessee,,and i have worked on some of the accords,,there not all that good of a car,,everyone has them badly over rated,,because they do give a lot of trouble,,and it cost twice as much to repair a Honda as it does a Oldsmobile,,please stick with what you have ,,go out and buy your self a gift for not being suckered in the this deal,,and enjoy your Oldsmobile,,it will last you probably more than a few years,,good luck with it,,i hope i have helped.

Answer 2

I have a 1989 Honda Civic with a 1991 CRX engine in it that has over 210,000 miles on it and I still get 32-35 mpg around town and round 40-45 on the highway. Get the Honda and keep it up until you drive it into the dirt. It might die in twenty years. Maybe. Probably not, though.
If you have doubts, take the Honda to a mechanic you trust, if you have one, and get their professional opinion.

PS___And if the seller tells you that the front end is shimmying because they haven't had the tires balanced, that's a load of cow manure. The front end is screwed up. When has any tire place NOT balanced the tires? That's part of the charge.

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You must ask yourself why the older higher-mileage car has a better value then the other.
I am speaking only from my experience with my car (with a manual transmission) and not an Accord. If your car is going fine then don't change unless you need to or really prefer the other car. Things to take into consideration is insurance costs, gas mileage and taxes. Go to several parts stores and ask them how much parts for both cars will generally run and which they had rather have, and how long the parts will last.
You may could sell your car to someone for more than the 1K it is listing for and if you bring cash you can get the price down for the Honda. I got mine for 300 cheaper because of cash in hand.
The better you take care of your car the longer it will last. Regular maintenance is a must. A pain too, but an apple a day and all that..... Allowing an engine to blow because the oil hadn't been checked in a year is just all kinds of stupid, you know?
I'd still prefer the Honda.

Answer 3

134,000 miles is a lot even for an Accord. Keep in mind that either car will require maintenance. Which car suits your needs better? Is one more economical to drive, than the other? Do you need a bit larger car for family driving? Or do you travel alone most of the time? What is the difference in the insurance rates?How about either cars safety/crash ratings? Which will have a better trade in value in 2-3 years, when you plan to replace it? Also, you need to consider the additional costs of buying another car. Such as license and registration.. I suggest keeping the car you have . Put some of the money you planned to use buying the other car into maintenance on it. Then use the rest for a road trip.Also, keep in mind that anyone selling a used car is not likely to be honest about its problems, even if it is a friend.

Answer 4

I would keep the 95' Oldsmobile Achieva...Even though the Honda carries a good mechanical grade, you know what you have with the Achieva, the Honda may hold some other costly surprises. I know first hand that the Honda's can be very expensive to work on. compared to the Achieva. Good luck with your decision..

Answer 5

Honda's are reliable cars. You may also want to tak into account that you will likely pay more for insurance on a Honda - - and a honda is more likely to be stolen. But on that note - - you could definitly expect that honda to last 5 years atleast.

Answer 6

It depends on how well the Olds has performed and what type of maintenance repairs have been done to the Olds. 1995 blue book on your car in excellent condition with a standard tranny is about 1,500.00 I feel you should keep your car you already have. Honda's are really cool but it does have a whole lot more miles on it. Don't be vain, be smart.

A car is as dependable as it's owner.

Answer 7

The Honda will be more reliable...but just be aware they are MUCH more expensive to repair if anything should fail. Both cars would last 2-3 years I think if thats your aim.

Answer 8

Honda and toyotas from experience are more reliable. The engine will last you along time even if you were to be in a car accident (heaven forbid!!!). The body can reck abit easily but it there for the long haul

Answer 9

I would say after a mechanic examines the Honda, that you go with it (the Honda). They're very reliable cars, just like toyotas.

Answer 10

The Honda should not only use less gas, and be more reliable.

Plus down the road...you get a pretty decent return on your $$$