Used Honda Passport for Sale Nationwide
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Overview
The 1997 Honda Passport seems to not have the typical, and expected, Honda reliability. It's been around for three years, and not all drivers are pleased, with some even saying the engine gives out at only 90K miles.
The was a change in the Passport this year. The DX model is no longer available, but, the good news is that the 4-cylinder engine on all models has been upgraded to a 6-cylinder.
Standard features in the '97 Honda Passport still include driver and passenger airbags in the front, and a new instrument panel. The Honda Passport still uses a body-on-base truck-like design, which is good since it makes for better suspension.
The EX 4WD includes ABS, reclining front bucket seats, halogen headlamps, and child-safe rear doors.
But, in the end, customers are disappointed in the reliability and blame it on Isuzu's build.
Drivers like the towing ability and the Passport SUV's ability to maneuver in the snow. Many wish there had been a roof rack to help with limited cargo space.
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Ashkaun D
Reviewed a 1997 Honda 4 Dr LX 4WD SUV on Sep 29, 2008
It is a fun and good looking car, and extremely reliable. I own the 5speed manual so i definitely abuse the car daily and all my friends think im a crazy driver, and even with 175k on the odometer its still an extremley reliable car that will take the abusing like a champ. I really the next car that I buy is as reliable as this.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1997 Honda 4 Dr EX 4WD SUV on Nov 6, 2009
great car. custom rims,custom decals, custom body paint,performance intake,performance chip, and a turbonator.two 12" subs with a thousand watt kenwood amp.custom grill and off roading lights.fog out head lights. underbody led kit,head unit with dvd, ahooga horn,death knob, new clutch,new water pump, lookin at 31" tires now. these are all of my mods to my car so far and no where near being done. this car is great i recommend this to anyone who wants a 5 speed manual car that goes literally anywhere and can be modded to be fast as hell.
Rob C
Reviewed a 1997 Honda 4 Dr EX 4WD SUV on Jul 16, 2008
Any time I tell someone at the local Honda dealer about my Passport, they respond "You know it wasn't made by Honda, right?" Well - yes, but since they service it and they keep asking, I'll keep telling them that the car isn't very well made. On the plus side, we make a trip over the mountains each winter and it does really well in the snow. 4WD works great.
1997 Honda Passport Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| 4 Dr LX SUV | $21,865 |
| 4 Dr EX 4WD SUV | $28,275 |
| 4 Dr EX SUV | $26,575 |
| 4 Dr LX 4WD SUV | $24,745 |
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