Should I buy a Civic with over 150k miles?

babbagandu · 12-15-2011, 03:47 PM

I don't really want to keep DD'ing the Z. I feel like it is too nice to out high miles on, plus an auto car would be good for traffic. I don't really want to spend more than 3k tho. There are a lot of late 90's Civics on Craigslist with around 150k miles for this price. I was wondering how many more miles I could expect to get out of a civic with that mileage. Anybody have a ballpark figure?

m4a1mustang · 12-15-2011, 03:49 PM

If they are in good condition and have been maintained you can expect 200k+ out of them.

The Dimer · 12-15-2011, 03:59 PM

I found a deal on the 94 Del Sol that I picked up for a winter beater (can't say no to a targa top

). It has 170,000 on the clock and gets me to and from work every day (100 miles round trip).

The Dimer · 12-15-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

I don't really want to keep DD'ing the Z. I feel like it is too nice to out high miles on, plus an auto car would be good for traffic.

This was my exact thought process, and the automatic does wonders for rush hour traffic road rage.

But like m4a1mustang said, if they're maintained they'll run forever. I have a friend who's over 200K in hers.

Notsud 13 · 12-15-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

This was my exact thought process, and the automatic does wonders for rush hour traffic road rage.

But like m4a1mustang said, if they're maintained they'll run forever. I have a friend who's over 200K in hers.

i agree. my roommate had a 96 civic with 160k on the clock and would DD it without any issues ever. I use to DD a 96 and 98 4runner with 130k on one of them. That thing handled everything like a tank and never once did it give me any problems. I think you'll be fine with a well maintained Honda or Toyota.

pedZ · 12-15-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If they are in good condition and have been maintained you can expect 200k+ out of them.

Yellow_Feva · 12-16-2011, 01:22 AM

Yes, civics can last a good 200K+ with routine oil changes, plus gas mileage on civics are great, 30 dollars will usually last u 2 weeks.

Waiz · 12-16-2011, 01:26 AM

That's nothing for a Honda, that's barely broken in lol

Rui Z · 12-16-2011, 02:45 AM

My dad's 96 civic went 230,000 miles before he sold it. It still ran strong when he sold it. Granted he's a slow older driver. I recommend buying from an older guy instead of a young guy who would tend to drive it harder.

dAvenue · 12-16-2011, 03:09 AM

Whatever floats your boat, man. Put a fart-can on it and go have some fun.

dropped1 · 12-19-2011, 12:03 PM

I bought a 96 Civic 4Dr LX last year for $2800.00, with 109k miles. I've probably put like $1k into it fixing stuff. Put about 10k miles on it so far. I get over 35MPG!!

Billy02987 · 12-20-2011, 01:38 AM

I bought a '97 Civic ex a couple months ago with 158k on the odometer. I had the timing belt replaced upon pick up and paid $3200. The car runs like a champ and everything still works, including the factory keyless remote. Still on original clutch too I believe. If you buy a stock one and keep up with the maintenance it will last for years.

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babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Should I buy a Civic with over 150k miles? I don't really want to keep DD'ing the Z. I feel like it is too nice to out high miles on, plus an auto car would be good for traffic. I don't really want to spend more than 3k tho. There are a lot of late 90's Civics on Craigslist with around 150k miles for this price. I was wondering how many more miles I could expect to get out of a civic with that mileage. Anybody have a ballpark figure?

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	If they are in good condition and have been maintained you can expect 200k+ out of them. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	My dad's 96 civic went 230,000 miles before he sold it. It still ran strong when he sold it. Granted he's a slow older driver. I recommend buying from an older guy instead of a young guy who would tend to drive it harder. __________________

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dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 258	I bought a 96 Civic 4Dr LX last year for $2800.00, with 109k miles. I've probably put like $1k into it fixing stuff. Put about 10k miles on it so far. I get over 35MPG!! __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club!

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The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	I found a deal on the 94 Del Sol that I picked up for a winter beater (can't say no to a targa top ). It has 170,000 on the clock and gets me to and from work every day (100 miles round trip).

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Yellow_Feva Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston/Florida/P.R. Posts: 9 Drives: 2011 WRX Rep Power: 13	Yes, civics can last a good 200K+ with routine oil changes, plus gas mileage on civics are great, 30 dollars will usually last u 2 weeks.

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	That's nothing for a Honda, that's barely broken in lol

12-20-2011, 01:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
Billy02987 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South FL Posts: 975 Drives: 2010 GT-R Rep Power: 19	I bought a '97 Civic ex a couple months ago with 158k on the odometer. I had the timing belt replaced upon pick up and paid $3200. The car runs like a champ and everything still works, including the factory keyless remote. Still on original clutch too I believe. If you buy a stock one and keep up with the maintenance it will last for years. __________________ 2010 GT-R 2009 GTM TT 370Z-SOLD Last edited by Billy02987; 12-20-2011 at 01:41 AM.

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