Compression check. 180-185 lb is considered a good buy regardless of
mileage. 175 and below avoid. 2nd inspect for signs of grease monkey
finger prints. It's a sign that the car's being fix so often no ones
wants it, and sometimes will throw a connecting rod thru poor bearing
installation procedures.

I've bought so many 200K cars and they're mechanically fine if not
better than lo mi cars.
Ric

> I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
> at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
> Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
> I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
> Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
> The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
> Thanks alot.


> I saw a Civic HB-VX a couple of days ago that only had 110,000 miles on
> it, and it threw a connecting rod through the engine block. Poor kid
> that owns it bought it two weeks ago from a private owner. bob

 

Compression check. 180-185 lb is considered a good buy regardless of
mileage. 175 and below avoid. 2nd inspect for signs of grease monkey
finger prints. It's a sign that the car's being fix so often no ones
wants it, and sometimes will throw a connecting rod thru poor bearing
installation procedures.

I've bought so many 200K cars and they're mechanically fine if not
better than lo mi cars.
Ric

> I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
> at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
> Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
> I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
> Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
> The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
> Thanks alot.


> I saw a Civic HB-VX a couple of days ago that only had 110,000 miles on
> it, and it threw a connecting rod through the engine block. Poor kid
> that owns it bought it two weeks ago from a private owner. bob

 

Compression check. 180-185 lb is considered a good buy regardless of
mileage. 175 and below avoid. 2nd inspect for signs of grease monkey
finger prints. It's a sign that the car's being fix so often no ones
wants it, and sometimes will throw a connecting rod thru poor bearing
installation procedures.

I've bought so many 200K cars and they're mechanically fine if not
better than lo mi cars.
Ric

> I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
> at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
> Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
> I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
> Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
> The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
> Thanks alot.


> I saw a Civic HB-VX a couple of days ago that only had 110,000 miles on
> it, and it threw a connecting rod through the engine block. Poor kid
> that owns it bought it two weeks ago from a private owner. bob

 

Thankyou all for the advice.
I am now a first time Honda owner.
Hopefully I can soon attest to their durability and dependability.
Thanks again
Fergie wrote:
> I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
> at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
> Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
> I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
> Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
> The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
> Thanks alot.
>

 

Thankyou all for the advice.
I am now a first time Honda owner.
Hopefully I can soon attest to their durability and dependability.
Thanks again
Fergie wrote:
> I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
> at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
> Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
> I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
> Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
> The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
> Thanks alot.
>

 

Thankyou all for the advice.
I am now a first time Honda owner.
Hopefully I can soon attest to their durability and dependability.
Thanks again
Fergie wrote:
> I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
> at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
> Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
> I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
> Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
> The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
> Thanks alot.
>

 

Thankyou all for the advice.
I am now a first time Honda owner.
Hopefully I can soon attest to their durability and dependability.
Thanks again
Fergie wrote:
> I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
> at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
> Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
> I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
> Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
> The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
> Thanks alot.
>

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:20:20 GMT, Fergie <ffergie.no.spam@go.com>
wrote:

>I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
>at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
>Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
>I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
>Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
>The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
>Thanks alot.

I have a 1994 Civic DX manual with 160,000 miles. I have beat it to
pieces (it being a manual, after all) and the worst thing I've had to
do was replace the clutch master cylinder and a couple CV axles. It
taps a little in the morning when it's below 40 degrees, but it still
runs as good as I bought it. With an auto, it's hard to abuse the
engine of a Civic, because you have to floor it for such a long time
to get it to downshift, and the shift points are ridiculously low for
the peak power range.

Nate

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:20:20 GMT, Fergie <ffergie.no.spam@go.com>
wrote:

>I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
>at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
>Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
>I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
>Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
>The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
>Thanks alot.

I have a 1994 Civic DX manual with 160,000 miles. I have beat it to
pieces (it being a manual, after all) and the worst thing I've had to
do was replace the clutch master cylinder and a couple CV axles. It
taps a little in the morning when it's below 40 degrees, but it still
runs as good as I bought it. With an auto, it's hard to abuse the
engine of a Civic, because you have to floor it for such a long time
to get it to downshift, and the shift points are ridiculously low for
the peak power range.

Nate

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:20:20 GMT, Fergie <ffergie.no.spam@go.com>
wrote:

>I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
>at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
>Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
>I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
>Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
>The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
>Thanks alot.

I have a 1994 Civic DX manual with 160,000 miles. I have beat it to
pieces (it being a manual, after all) and the worst thing I've had to
do was replace the clutch master cylinder and a couple CV axles. It
taps a little in the morning when it's below 40 degrees, but it still
runs as good as I bought it. With an auto, it's hard to abuse the
engine of a Civic, because you have to floor it for such a long time
to get it to downshift, and the shift points are ridiculously low for
the peak power range.

Nate

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:20:20 GMT, Fergie <ffergie.no.spam@go.com>
wrote:

>I am considering buying my first Honda and have the following question:
>at what point should a person become concerned with the mileage of a
>Honda: specifically a 1995 Civic DX with auto trans and 164,000 miles?
>I have heard stories of these things running almost forever.
>Are there "warning signs" to look for with a "sick" engine?
>The miles are mainly "highway" miles and the engine sounds very good.
>Thanks alot.

I have a 1994 Civic DX manual with 160,000 miles. I have beat it to
pieces (it being a manual, after all) and the worst thing I've had to
do was replace the clutch master cylinder and a couple CV axles. It
taps a little in the morning when it's below 40 degrees, but it still
runs as good as I bought it. With an auto, it's hard to abuse the
engine of a Civic, because you have to floor it for such a long time
to get it to downshift, and the shift points are ridiculously low for
the peak power range.

Nate

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:26:05 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
wrote:

>Other than the obvious body condition and lack of rust, seek out the
>frequency of oil changes and other mainitenance items -- brakes, tires, etc
>and when they were performed last. Also check for the timing belt and when
>it was replaced. It may be near due its third belt which can be a costly
>repair particularly if it goes down on you while driving.

I agree on all counts except one. The timing belt on this car is
replaced at 90,000miles, not 60,000, so it would be coming up on its
second belt not its third. Also, ironically enough, Honda says to
simply inspect at 90k, but I replaced mine at about 95k. I'll be
changing it again at about 170k.

Nate

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:26:05 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
wrote:

>Other than the obvious body condition and lack of rust, seek out the
>frequency of oil changes and other mainitenance items -- brakes, tires, etc
>and when they were performed last. Also check for the timing belt and when
>it was replaced. It may be near due its third belt which can be a costly
>repair particularly if it goes down on you while driving.

I agree on all counts except one. The timing belt on this car is
replaced at 90,000miles, not 60,000, so it would be coming up on its
second belt not its third. Also, ironically enough, Honda says to
simply inspect at 90k, but I replaced mine at about 95k. I'll be
changing it again at about 170k.

Nate

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:26:05 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
wrote:

>Other than the obvious body condition and lack of rust, seek out the
>frequency of oil changes and other mainitenance items -- brakes, tires, etc
>and when they were performed last. Also check for the timing belt and when
>it was replaced. It may be near due its third belt which can be a costly
>repair particularly if it goes down on you while driving.

I agree on all counts except one. The timing belt on this car is
replaced at 90,000miles, not 60,000, so it would be coming up on its
second belt not its third. Also, ironically enough, Honda says to
simply inspect at 90k, but I replaced mine at about 95k. I'll be
changing it again at about 170k.

Nate

 

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:26:05 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
wrote:

>Other than the obvious body condition and lack of rust, seek out the
>frequency of oil changes and other mainitenance items -- brakes, tires, etc
>and when they were performed last. Also check for the timing belt and when
>it was replaced. It may be near due its third belt which can be a costly
>repair particularly if it goes down on you while driving.

I agree on all counts except one. The timing belt on this car is
replaced at 90,000miles, not 60,000, so it would be coming up on its
second belt not its third. Also, ironically enough, Honda says to
simply inspect at 90k, but I replaced mine at about 95k. I'll be
changing it again at about 170k.

Nate