I'm currently the proud owner of a 90 CRX Si and I'm looking to buy an Accord (94-97). What are the main differences between the EX, LX, and any other models. What are some things I should focus on when shopping for one?

 

EX will give you a slightly more powerful motor, aluminum wheels, rear discs and ABS and sunroof. Ummm I think that's about it.

 

sounds bout right plus a higher payment.. what you plan on doing long term? do you know.. if you want to go boost or swap.. i suggest going with a 94-95 DX... they are cheap and will be the best bang for the buck.. then do the swap

if you dont want to do something like an engine swap i d get the EX

 

Yeah I think the EX is Vtec, LX non Vtec.

 

EX 4 wheel disk brakes LX front disk rear drum, oh and no ABS.

P.S. if there is a moonroof on an LX be cautious aftermarket roofs are sometimes prone to leaking.


[Modified by briq4, 6:26 PM 7/10/2002]

 

ex also has leather right?

 

That would be an EX-L.

 

advantages of EX over LX:

f22b1 SOHC VTEC motor
better suspension, rear sway bar
alloy wheels(94-95 ex wheels are the best)
sunroof
power everything
better exhaust manifold(4-2-1 system)
better looking muffler tips(dual)
slightly better cloth seats
im sure there are more


oh yeah, try to get a 94-95 since they're lighter than the 96-97 AND they are OBD1 which is more mod friendly.

 

i have an LX and i have rear discs and ABS.

 

LX is LIGHTER

besides you can add the missing suspension parts quite easily..... I have a Sun roof in my car that was aftermarket and after 8 years it does not leak

 

Sorry about that, but the Standard LX does NOT have ABS it was an option tho in 94 but the Standard issue LX did not.

 

i have leather. where do i find this EX-L

 

LMAO

 

The LX had/has power everything too. Only the DX lacks that stuff.

 

Oh yeah .. well ... I have map lights .. and the 94-95 models don't so take your ODB1 and go stick it !!!!!! hahah

 

You guys forgot that the EX also has closer gear ratios. Even though they arent really that close.

 

Are the EX seats power? B/c that's the only thing that would be lacking on the LX..

 

They have power height adjustment on the driver's seat. I dont know if that is for EX-L's only or not. Also, the EX's had leather wrapped steering wheels and shift *****.

 

Sorry for the newbie question, but what's OBD1?

 

On Board Diagnostics version 1.0

 

you really do not need power seats in that car. LX is a popular model in my area due to the cost savings over the EX

 

What does OBD1 do?

 

more responsive to aftermarket parts

btw for the EX- i can't live without my sunroof

 

Its more harmfull to the environment then OBD2.

 

I haven't read that OBD II necessarily makes for a cleaner motor, just that it's more restrictive of the controls.