1996 Honda Civic DX bought at 150,000 miles. Purchased as a money saver project (I am driving around 30,000 miles per year). Most issues have been fixed on the car since purchase and it is in really great shape for its age and the state I bought it in.
The goal for this car is not to get maximum fuel economy, instead it is to spend as few dollars as possible on reliable transportation. Obviously fuel economy plays a big part though. Total cost of ownership including purchase price ($1800 craigslist special), maintenance, insurance and fuel.
Cost per mile target is $0.05 + fuel which is between $0.09-0.10.
The car will remain largely stock with only minor changes.
I keep an up to date fuel log on Fuelly since I could do bulk import of data from my own spreadsheet. I got too far behind on EM so head there for my data.
Stainless 4-2-1 long tube headers (installed by previous owner as cheapest option to replace exhaust manifold/faulty catalytic converter)
Spark plug non foulers on second O2 sensor to fix catalytic converter OBD code
Upper grille block
Tires 44 PSI
LRR Michelin Defender 175-70 R 14 on 04 Civic Hybrid rims
Autolite Iridium IX spark plugs
Full size spare tire to maximize vehicle up-time
ScanGaugeII
Timing advanced ~2 degrees
Lawn edging front air dam
Two partial rear underbody trays
Planned Mods:
Removed for summer: Partial lower grill block
PS belt removal (formerly employed, returned to stock)
If they break:
AC delete
