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Questions of reliability of Older Hondas

14 messages,  Last post on Jun 28, 2006 at 12:10 PM

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#5 of 14 Re: Good advice [thegraduate] by tallman1

Jun 16, 2006 (10:46 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 14, 2006 3:08 pm)
Yeah, same as my 95 with 213,000
 
Maybe we should have a contest to see who has the most miles. I know there are some who have way more than me.

#6 of 14 older Hondas by suydam

Jun 17, 2006 (8:46 am)

I think it depends on where the Hondas have lived. There can be a lot of underbody damage in cars driven in areas where the roads are salted in the winters. We have a '93 Honda Accord that has significantly more problems of that nature -- rusting exhaust systems, for example -- than if it had spent most of its life in the southwest. This Honda has 157,000 miles -- no transmission problems at all (it's AT). Still running but has taken $$$ for various repairs every year.

#7 of 14 Re: older Hondas [suydam] by tallman1

Jun 17, 2006 (6:24 pm)

Replying to: suydam (Jun 17, 2006 8:46 am)
Very true. I live in western Washington state so not much snow to deal with. I still have the original exhaust system, including the muffler. Of course, keeping it clean with all the rain is a challenge.

#8 of 14 Re: Questions of reliability of Older Hondas [me2butch4u] by mrbill1957

Jun 18, 2006 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: me2butch4u (Jun 12, 2006 5:50 am)
I have an 88 Accord auto with 137k on it. No problems with the tranny so far. They do have a firm shift, and should have the fluid changed with Honda fluid only every 30k miles.
 
Overall, the car has been very reliable. Only problems is a PCV valve failure, CV boots, and the usual tires, brakes, exhaust, and timing belt.
 
A nearby Honda master mechanic says this vintage Accord can easily get 200-300k on it. He felt that since they are somewhat underpowered, it's harder to abuse the engine and trans.
 
Mrbill

#9 of 14 Re: Questions of reliability of Older Hondas [me2butch4u] by poto1

Jun 22, 2006 (1:01 pm)

Replying to: me2butch4u (Jun 12, 2006 5:50 am)
As the owner of a '90 Accord with 275K miles on it, I can attest to their reliability. I live in a high salt, harsh winter area so the body is starting to go the past couple of years. The engine and standard tranny, however, are still good. I need to change the timing belt though as it's almost double overdue at this point.

#10 of 14 Re: Questions of reliability of Older Hondas [poto1] by thegraduate

Jun 22, 2006 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: poto1 (Jun 22, 2006 1:01 pm)
I need to change the timing belt though as it's almost double overdue at this point.
 
Wow, ever see the game show "Press Your Luck?" You better get that belt changed before it becomes a "whammy" of an engine problem!

#11 of 14 yah by sardonic_ninny

Jun 27, 2006 (7:46 pm)

timing belts cost a couple grand to fix when they go out.
the belt doesnt just break
everything breaks.
cracked engine blocks are common from that.
 
my 95 accord has 187000 miles on it and never had a single mechanical failure.
I think one of my rods might be knocking but Its okay
I'll get them replaced with aftermarket rods.
When something breaks, its a wonderful excuse to make it better.

#12 of 14 Re: yah [sardonic_ninny] by thegraduate

Jun 27, 2006 (8:14 pm)

Replying to: sardonic_ninny (Jun 27, 2006 7:46 pm)
my 95 accord has 187000 miles on it and never had a single mechanical failure.
 
Knock on wood, bud!

#13 of 14 Re: yah [thegraduate] by sardonic_ninny

Jun 28, 2006 (10:50 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 27, 2006 8:14 pm)
yah tell me about it. hah, actually, i sent it into the shop today cause the A/C broke. =[

#14 of 14 Re: yah [sardonic_ninny] by thegraduate

Jun 28, 2006 (12:10 pm)

Replying to: sardonic_ninny (Jun 28, 2006 10:50 am)
Aw, man...sorry to hear that...I wasn't trying to bring bad luck!

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