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02-28-2005, 09:55 PM
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How long will it last?
I am asking probably common question but am curious as to how much longer my car has left in her. I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX Coupe. I have maintained it very well over the years and has never been touched by anyone but a Honda Dealer (I have a friend that works there). I am sitting right around 69K miles and am curious as to what the average life length of a car like this is.
I know there are stories of Hondas' running 400K and a bunch over 200K, but I am wondering on average what a car like mine will have mile wise when all is said and done and it is time for a new car. Any help or insight would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. 
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02-28-2005, 10:22 PM
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Re: How long will it last?
my 93 has 181k and that isnt even with regular tune ups or anything, and she still purrs like a kitten... so i gues your answer would be, as long as you want.
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02-28-2005, 11:02 PM
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Re: How long will it last?
If you take care of her, she'll easily last you far beyond 200,000 miles. D-series engines are almost bullet proof. Short of throwing dirt and rocks in the engine, driving with a damaged T-belt, water pump, or thermostat; there isn't a whole lot to break the engine. Heard from quite a few people that they've ran the engines with almost no oil at all (less than 1qt), and the engine just lost power until they replaced the missing oil. Saw a video not too long ago with some guys pouring water directly into the head 3 times, and beat the hell out of the motor. It finally seized after they put dirt and pebbles into the engine (and the gallons of water they used up).
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02-28-2005, 11:19 PM
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Sound good, very good news. I have always heard of Civics lasting well over 200K but a lot of times it is all just BS and all, so I wanted to get some more insight on it. Thanks.
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03-02-2005, 08:00 PM
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Re: How long will it last?
91 hatch. ran for 194k perfect till the prev owner blew the timing belt.
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03-02-2005, 11:24 PM
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Had a acura legend go 352k or close to that (can't remember exact) needed a tranny rebuild at 250k and few minor other problems my dad and i took care of.
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03-08-2005, 05:43 PM
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Re: How long will it last?
well, heres the hondas Ive had in my family and the mileage, all still run perfect or did when I/we sold them, except my ZC cuz I drove it HARD, redline every shift and downshifted whenever possible cuz it was like driving a gocart around the curves around here.
1 90 teg GS, 1 92 teg GSR, 185k, 178k but 2 94 tegs, 1 95 teg, (all non vtec)121k, 128k, 95k 1 93 accord, 1 94 acord 231k, 145k 1 94 civic HB, 1 93 civic sedan, 135k(then swap) 185k 1 97 crv 142k 1 (96?) 2.2CL 124k 1 98 civic 121k(insurance claimed totaled) theres more but I cant remember all the mileages. I guess my family likes hondas, most of those were mine though, but if you take care of it it will go easily over 200k.
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current -84 datsun 720 4x4(2nd time)-93 accord-90 camry V6-90 warrior-94 300ex history: -01 R1-04 daytona 600-94 teg RS-95 teg LS -91 teg RS-92 teg GSR-94 civic CX hatch (3 times) -94 civic DX-96 civic HX-97 Accord LX-72 superbeetle -74 beetle-84 silverado-66 c10-74 maverick-78 280z -84 200sx-86 tercel wagon-95 mustang V6
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