Hi all I just turned 17 got my new baby (98 Accord EX 3.0L v6 dark green) I'll probably post some pics when I get the chance. I've had this car promised to me by my grandfather for 5 years for the price of 2$. We always called her the 2$ Honda haha
On with business its completely stock now do there are a few things naturally a 17 year old guy wants to do to her haha

Paint job: all nineties Hondas I see seem to have clear coat peeling. What's average cost to fix this?

Exhaust: I want good looking chrome with a nice undertone and good acceleration noise. I don't want even close to obnoxious though. Any suggestions?

Anything else that will just add some pep to her? Anything at all I should do?
Recommend some nice wheels?
Any problems with this year I should look out for/check on?
I hope I am not ignorant in any of my questions I would just like information on what I now own
Thank you all very much! Cheers!
P.S. I'm in GA and will be driving her this weekend a few 100 miles to panama city beach. What should I check on her to make ready for this trip besides basics oil,tires.

 

Welcome to the forum, lets see if I can help you with a few of your questions.

Paint Job: Any body shop would probably charge thousands to fix the clear coat. You could try a cheaper alternative like maaco or a do it yourself job.

Exhaust: Magnaflow might meet your needs.

Common problems: The 98-02 V6 automatic transmissions are in all honesty garbage. There was a class action lawsuit against Honda over them. There is a debate on if its better to replace transmission fluid or keep it the same. You can search and make your decision on that.

As much as a young guy may want to beat on a car, its probably better to take it easy on this one if you want it to last.

Has the timing belt been replaced? Its recommended every 7 years or 105k miles. If this breaks there will be major engine damage.

 

We are going to get all belts changed when I get back from my trip incl. timing belt. It's 1000$ at dealer but we found someplace cheaper. I'll take a look at magnaflow and my grandfather has a guy says he will take a look and fix transmission when I get back also. It clunks sometimes or revs just slightly too high and hard shifts into 2nd and 3rd, 4th gear seems fine. I'll take a good look at magnaflow thanks very much. I take good care of my car, I haven't touched the pedal to the floor on this ever (now my dads 2011 BMW 740li 340hp M package is a different story heh heh) once I get everything especially tranny and belts replaced on it I will probably drive it faster but I will only
Thrash it on the rare occasion.
Thanks very much
Anything else?

 

Welcome to the forums from all of us..make sure you ask your questions in all the correct forums so you get a answer to them..

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