I have an '02 Civic Lx with 85k miles on it. I change my oil every 3,000-4,000 miles. I drive with no sudden acceleration or stops, and a lot of freeway miles.

Has anyone heard any estimates on how long these cars typically go? I kind of want to wait for a more attractive Prius (or other hybrid) to come out. Also, it feels great not having car payments, and want to see how long I can make this go. Thanks.

 

If you take care of it like you say you are it will last you for a long time 200,000+ miles easy.

 

baah fyi, ive been tracking how much gas mileage i do per tank for the past 3 - 4 full tanks; i get about 30mpg highway + country mainly. Why do I tell u this? Because at 95058 miles I pass up cars on the country roads and speed close to 80mph on the highways....NOTHING has gone wrong!! And I only lose a very VERy few mpgs. This is fro m my personal experience of downshifting to pass cars and cruising at 80mph. just fyi I share this piece of info Honda's take the beating hehehe

 

My car has like 140k, and it's good. Just make sure to regularly maintain your car and you'll be good. Hondas last a long while.

 

it'll last VERY long time. my bro's 92 accord has 191k miles. still running excellent (just a lil rusty). even runs well below zero. just keep up the maintenance.

 

^^^ Yep, look after it and it will be just fine.

BTW, is your user-name supposed to be "teg you're it"? As in "tag, you're it!"?

 

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minor maintenance/tune ups are good, but also perform the extensive maintenance...

run a compression test, leakage test, vacuum test and youll more or less know where you stand...

 

Thanks guys. My only worry with comprehensive checks is that they usually find something that "really needs to be fixed". I would really have no idea if they are trying to make a buck, or if that thing will break down my car much faster if not fixed. Looks like it's time I find a mechanic I can trust...

 

My Dad's 87 Accord still runs great at 197k

 

I definitely have noticed how long Accords run. I think the Civic might be a little less insane with the longevity, though.

 

You should be able to run da car till da wheels fall off LOL! Honda engines are very reliable given that you take care of the necessary scheduled maintenance...

 

wow i guess i have a while im at 54K civic 01 hahah thinking about swapin for an rsx though

 

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stop by http://www.alldata.com....

do some research on your motor...it has EVERY peice of information you can imagine...

know what the numbers are supposed to be for comp./leak/vacuum tests...

then ask the mechanic if he's willing to show you the readings...

 

oops...i just stopped by alldata.com myself, and realized you gotta subscribe hahaha sorry dude, i thought it was free cuz i got access to it in my class...

regardless, im sure you can still find that info if you look....give it a shot

 

There is a guy that comes to my work with an 03 civic. It has 340k miles on it. The car runs and drives great! he just basicly drives the car all day. There is also an older guy that has a 93 civic with 450k miles....its the cleanest 4 door i have ever seen

 

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regardless, im sure you can still find that info if you look....give it a shot</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol that stuff aint free, gotta pay mad money for that,depends what you subscribe for, think they go by year subsciption, but that site has lot of information. My school has it too, i took advantage for my timing belt r&r info

 

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lol that stuff aint free, gotta pay mad money for that,depends what you subscribe for, think they go by year subsciption, but that site has lot of information. My school has it too, i took advantage for my timing belt r&r info</TD></TR></TABLE>

hell yeah, you can literally find anything you need to know about your car...

 

Man just a suggestion ok so here it goes, why not just buy the K powerplant found in the ep3's or dc5's if it's power you want I would personally keep the Civic and swap the engine and keep it a sleeper... You don't know how much fun I have when another guy wants to race and when I let it rip on them their jaws just drop to the floor but like I said it's just a suggestion.

 

Yeah ive had my em2 for nearly a year
it has 195k on it and it still<U></U> runs like its new
*oh and its not because i drive it everywhere everyday. this car had 2 owners. im the 3rd*
just treat your car with care and your good.