professorman

My 94 5spd LX Accord just rolled 103,000 miles. Since i bought my first car, i like to upgrade my car often as i get a little more cash. I was wondering how much reasonbly longer i can hold on to this car, since there is nothing major wrong with it. My reasoning is that the more maintenace work i do on it, the harder it is to sell it and for example get a upgraded model accord. I have changed the CV joints, which usually go about 100k miles. I now have lifetime Alignment on my car and lifetime balance on my tires. The clutch still feels fine. If i have to change the timing belt, might as well i keep the car. Am I in a detrimental treat already to change the timing belt since it just gone over 100k miles?


How many miles are you guys getting out of your accord and it still be totally problem free?

I am OK with doing maintenance work on it, but just want it to still be reliable.


EDIT: 10/2/2013
Check out the OFFICIAL Honda high mileage club: Honda Mile Makers - Official Honda Web Site

I now have 290k miles using dino oil changed every 3.5k miles, and towing trailers since 150k miles. This tread is inspirational to know how long I can expect to keep my Accord.

High Mileage Club Records: >250k miles
3/21/2004 - 337,326 miles (89 Accord LXi) All original motor, tranny, etc - 89_LXi
3/21/2004 - 242k miles (91 Accord) runs strong - KDKane
3/21/2004 - 306k miles (86 Accord LXi) friend's car, no major problems, fll power, drag races at times - Must be VTEC
3/21/2004 - 275k miles (93 Accord SE) daily driver - AngryTroll
3/22/2004 - 260k miles (90 Accord EX Coupe) John Gordon
3/23/2004 - 323,XXX miles (92 Accord) f22a6 - k-mart
3/23/2004 - 302k b4 swap (91 Accord Wagon), 240 b4 swap (92 4dr Accord), 240k b4 swap (95 Accord) - All still running strong at time of transplant - JDMHatch101
3/24/2004 - 259,000+ (94 Accord) - 94JadeAccord
3/24/2004 - 247k (91 Accord LX) Runs new, burns no oil, idles smooth, no problems - itr 00 0108
3/31/2004 - 230k miles (90 Accord 5spd LX) runs like a beast - Accord_Speed
3/31/2004 - 283k (89 Accord) Still running - freakindross
4/1/2004 - 265k miles (427,000km) - (89 EXi Accord) original clutch lasted until 263k miles -sketcherton
4/1/2004 - 296,700 miles (92 Accord) first clutch died 290k miles - fbiguy007
4/3/2004 - 234k miles (86 Accord) Best winter car ever - showbiz
4/4/2004 - 308k miles (93 Accord EX) - briq4

AznPrideYo

I got 210k outa my f22b1 and it never gave major problems til I ran it into a metal object bigger than the car. Engine is good though.

FatJoe

i have a lil over 238000...runnin strong....but wont have too many more miles put on in the near future...

KDKane

242K...91 accord
runs strong

FatJoe

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KDKane &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">242K...91 accord
runs strong </TD></TR></TABLE>

cb7 power! woo!

southphillyman

dude i have 170,000 miles on my 91 accord ex
i went a 6 months with no oil in it
and i been driving wit a busted radiator for 2 years and no anti-freeze/coolant in it

i dont think these things break down too often homey

FatJoe

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by southphillyman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude i have 170,000 miles on my 91 accord ex
i went a 6 months with no oil in it
and i been driving wit a busted radiator for 2 years and no anti-freeze/coolant in it

i dont think these things break down too often homey</TD></TR></TABLE>

no oil for six months? thats impossible... it woulda seized up on you... in a matter of hours if not minutes... yuou musta just been low on oil...

The_Todd

Lets see here: 90 accord stock everything 173K

But no f22 heartbeat for long

95 acclude

My 95 Accord EX had 134xxx before I did the JDM H22 swap. Now it has 150xxx and is good for another 75xxx

kniob

99,670 miles on my 96 Accord EX, I'll have it pushed over 100,000 in a week or two

OutCaster

a little over 48k on my 96 accord

fw190bvi

w/ maintence and not throwing 20psi into the stock block, that bitch should last you forever.....F22s can sit at redile for days b4 theyd end up conking out....i once saw a honda w/ a million miles on the einge w/o a rebuild (online somewhere)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OutCaster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a little over 48k on my 96 accord</TD></TR></TABLE>

IS THAT IT????....OMG, u better boost that bitch ASAP........cause itll last

Kavehman

110,000 km

89_LXi

I'm at 337,326.4 miles on my LX-i as of right now, and counting fast (just turned 336k friday before last [12th], and turned 337k this last friday [19th]). All original motor, tranny, etc (original clutch finally broke @ 321k, but disc was still within service limit).... still runs and drives like brand new, idles perfectly smooth and quiet even with a/c on, and never once broken down on me or failed to start right up. Doesn't burn or leak a drop of oil. A/C even blows 34 degrees! I still trust my car enough to get in right now and drive it anywhere without a worry.

With only 103k dude, you got nothing to worry about. It's still a baby! My moms '94 Accord EX (5spd) is at 185k something and still running perfect. It's a Honda, not a domestic.... you don't have to worry about it falling apart at 100k miles, LOL. Just do the regular maintence (regular oil changes, timing belt/water pump, belts, etc) and your car will last you virtually forever, or until somebody crashes into it

Check out the high mileage stories at http://www.hondabeat.com

Gotta love Hondas!

blondeaccord

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 89_LXi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm at 337,326.4 miles on my LX-i as of right now, </TD></TR></TABLE>

WOW! That's exactly why I own I Honda!

ACCORDianate

I've heard of Volvo 240/242/244/245/260s going well over half a million miles. All they do is change the oil religiously and keep up on preventative maintenance.

I've got 160k on my 10th Anniversary Edition. Still runs great.

brads94accord

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ACCORDianate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've heard of Volvo 240/242/244/245/260s going well over half a million miles. All they do is change the oil religiously and keep up on preventative maintenance.

I've got 160k on my 10th Anniversary Edition. Still runs great.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah my neighbor across the street had a little over 250k on her old volvo, i think it was an 85 model. she still drove it every day until some kid hit her and totalled it. now she bought a 98 model volvo.

my accord has 129,664 miles on it right now. i should be turning over 130,000 in the next few days. my old 94 had 152k miles on it before i totalled it (may she RIP).

my uncles 85 accord has a like 250k something on it too.

Crono139

48k.

Djrockz415

190-200k strong on my 98 f23a4. hopefully it'll last since i change oil about every 2500-3000k which is about every month, soon to replace timing belt and waterpump

pyrojeff

121,835

-RedneckDave-

57,424miles as of now. But out goes the motor and soon i hope.

Must be VTEC

Sup? Have friend with a 1986 Accord LXI and has 306000 miles on it. NO MAJOR problems with the motor. Has full power. Starting April 3rd we goin down to race 1/8 drag and he races it atleast 10 times a night every weekend and has no probs with it!!!

AngryTroll

I have a 4th generation I use as a daily driver with almost 275K miles on it. I can't break the damn thing (I try everyday!). Honda build quality peaked with the 4th generation Accord.


All of the Honda techs I know say the same thing, the best built Accord is the '93 SE. I agree...

integra dave

107000 strong as hell &gt;&gt; btw &gt;&gt; 5th gen wagon

katzenjammer84

Not an Accord owner, but a Vigor owner. 132,600 miles and not one problem. Going in for a compression test tomorrow for grins. Doing a little bodywork as well.

Drum tight, no rattles, interior is mint. On it's second clutch.

I also have a 1999 Accord with 46K and absolutely no problems and a 1992 Civic Hatch with 176K that needs a motor.