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How Long Can My Honda Civic Last??

32 messages,  Last post on Nov 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM

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#28 of 32 Re: NEED HELP [briiilewisss] by kirstie_h HOST

Feb 07, 2011 (7:58 am)

Replying to: briiilewisss (Feb 06, 2011 11:13 am)
The fact that it has a rebuilt title means that no one can give you any realistic expectations. It all depends on how well it was rebuilt. I would never buy a rebuilt vehicle without having it thoroughly inspected by an independent mechanic.

#29 of 32 Re: 99 Civic burns oil [awn7e] by truth91

May 14, 2011 (10:02 pm)

Replying to: awn7e (Feb 22, 2010 8:43 pm)
there is a product called "restore" they have 4-8 cyl canisters, this is an oil additive which you add at an oil change, it re-seals the piston walls, if the oil still burns it's a different and possibly bigger problem.

#30 of 32 hondas 4 life by nike818

Aug 27, 2011 (5:57 am)

hey i am currently a high school student i want to buy a honda civic ex coupe year 2000 and it has over 175,000 miles and they want 2,995. If anyone can help me decide to either get this car or walk away would help me and my wallet.

#31 of 32 Re: 193,000 Miles Civic 1.6 Fuel consumption woes [plado] by pcollen

Nov 16, 2011 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: plado (Feb 21, 2009 2:17 pm)
I have a 2001 Civic EX with 338,000 miles on it, mostly highway/interstate driven 110 miles each work-day. I just replaced the OEM alternator casue it was making a rattling noise..it seemed to be functioning perfectly. I just put in my third set of platinum spark plugs. Aside from routine maintenance like air filters, oil change, brake pads, and a timing belt change at 185K miles, nothing else has been done to the car...nothing. It gets 40 mpg on the highway, and I expect to get another 100-150K out of it.

#32 of 32 Re: hondas 4 life [nike818] by pcollen

Nov 16, 2011 (7:06 pm)

Replying to: nike818 (Aug 27, 2011 5:57 am)
You need to have it checked out bey a good mechanic/shop. You can't understand yourself if there are any unseen problems. Ask for maintenance records, such as timing belt change, brake work, transmission work, etc, or if they have a mechanic/shop that has been doing the work and inquire by VIN for records. I'd offer $2500 on condition that everything checks out OK: electrical, mechanical, A/C, heater, etc. You pay for the checkout. Timing belt replacement will run $500+ if needed, so you don't want to need that right away.

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