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I know it's something of a fluke, but after my experience with an early 90's Accord I almost flinch when I hear about Hondas now. That thing went through transmission controllers, engine computers, was falling apart in every crack & crevice, and even when it seemed okay it would act up when the moon was full. All at just over 110K. Damn thing was haunted. I've worked on many different vehicles but never enjoyed working on that Accord, and I do not care to work on another anytime soon.
BTW, changing the timing belt, seals, et al is a fairly simple job. Parts should be under ~$100 depending on vehicle. Given the extreme labor cost padding the last few years (call around!), learning how to do it yourself would be a good investment for anyone with the inclination. The cost of tools often makes people hesitate. Those will pay for themselves 2-3 times over the very first time you change the belt. Find a forum, find their FAQs, and buy pizza & beer for a friend who's done it already.
BBTW, timing belt service interval varies by car. Many are the classic 60K but many are much higher. Never something to push on an interference engine but 60K is very early for one that lasts 90K.
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There are a vast number of people who are uninformed and heavily propagandized, but fundamentally decent. The propaganda that inundates them is effective when unchallenged, but much of it goes only skin deep. If they can be brought to raise questions and apply their decent instincts and basic intelligence, many people quickly escape the confines of the doctrinal system and are willing to do something to help others who are really suffering and oppressed." -Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media, p. 195
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