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Originally Posted by WesternStarSCR
So without going into pricing (I think it is a good deal since people may shy away from that mileage and dealer has already reduced price to move it), what is your guy's seat of the pants opinion on a 7 year old civic with almost 200k on it, with a future life of hypermiling and driving easy if I end up buying it?
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Sorry for the delay in my response. Was really busy this weekend. I personally look for higher mileage cars from the original owner with a clean history and maintained records. My 97 civic for example came original owner, was garaged and well maintained with 220k on it. Most people have good luck with them. I have had a truck with 300k, my IS300 has 206k, and my wifes car has 170k. So I really do support this idea1
The items that typically fail on highway driven cars are small things like wheel bearings, CV joints, and suspension parts. Also watch out for rock chips on the front on the front end.
I really don’t know too much about that new Honda engine, but I thought it was put in some 2005 models (I could be wrong, but I thought 2005 was a ½ year for them.) I know several people with them and they have not had any issues with them. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by sheepdog 44
I'm at 72.8mpg over 140 miles! This is the highest i've ever gotten on successive round trips to work and a really gentle ascent and descent of a mountain just driving with load. May i add this is engine always on and in gear, no leanburn, in an automatic!
Now i just have to do this 5 more times to empty my tank. It's gonna take forever!
Also how am i at #2 on team Honda?
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Wow, That is awesome! Any tips or changes in your driving habits you can share with us? Either way, keep up the great work!!!