I am looking at a 92 civic DX...it has 230k on the motor and it is pretty cheap. I am just wondering if that is a good motor. The car was adult drive..oil changed every 3k and all regular maintence was done. TIA
-Ben

 

If it was properly maintained, it should be reliable. Just see if when the timing belt/water pump was replaced.

If it blows up, swap a better motor in.

 

considering d series engine are a dime a dozen a low mile d would only cost a couple bills if that to replace...id say if the price is right even if the egine blows you should make out like a bandit! the only thing i would be concerned about is the chasis having so many miles...id chk the suspension and overall frame..rust and **** like that...if the bodys good. you know a couple dents and dings are ok.. id prolly pay upto $800-$1000...

 

The D15b7 is a good motor but since it has a lot of miles on it I would just granny drive it til you can get a swap. I love mine.
15.7 with cai, header, exhaust, and ACT clutch what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!