If a Honda is well taken care of, what "part(s)" eventually go out, normally?
11-08-2013, 04:05 AM
#11
I'm about to go look at a CRV with about 230k tonight or tomorrow. The guy has taken good care of it, only 1 owner, regular maintenance. So I'm hopeful
11-08-2013, 04:24 AM
#12
My Integra has 300k on it currently. Here's a list of major items I have had to replace:
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
11-08-2013, 04:30 AM
#13
My Integra has 300k on it currently. Here's a list of major items I have had to replace:
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
Out of your list, which was the most expensive repair?
And thanks for the list, very helpful!
11-08-2013, 05:02 AM
#14
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k' timestamp='1383917047' post='22867747
My Integra has 300k on it currently. Here's a list of major items I have had to replace:
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
Out of your list, which was the most expensive repair?
And thanks for the list, very helpful!
11-08-2013, 05:03 AM
#15
The steering rack & pinion and pump, IIRC. About $1000 I think, but that work was done with a few other things at the same time, back in 2007. So the memory is a little hazy!
Glad I could help.
Good point Gigdy. Also jkelley, with older cars like this it's important to remember that the simplest of tasks could be completely scuttled by a frozen, snapped or rounded off bolt. I've run into that problem way too many
times.
Glad I could help.
Good point Gigdy. Also jkelley, with older cars like this it's important to remember that the simplest of tasks could be completely scuttled by a frozen, snapped or rounded off bolt. I've run into that problem way too many
times.
11-08-2013, 05:23 AM
#16
Originally Posted by jkelley' timestamp='1383917436' post='22867751
[quote name='WolfpackS2k' timestamp='1383917047' post='22867747']
My Integra has 300k on it currently. Here's a list of major items I have had to replace:
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
My Integra has 300k on it currently. Here's a list of major items I have had to replace:
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
Out of your list, which was the most expensive repair?
And thanks for the list, very helpful!
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True, sorry. I meant common handyman tools with the exceptions of a few automotive specific tools. I know that doesn't really specifiy anything
but basically I don't have a shop lift, press, engine lift... that kind of stuff.
11-08-2013, 10:19 AM
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My Integra has 300k on it currently. Here's a list of major items I have had to replace:
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
-power steering pump
-steering rack and pinion
-shocks
-radiator (3 times)
-starter
-AC compressor
-interior blower fan
-brake master cylinder
-ABS pump
-CV joints (too many times to count)
-wheel bearing (just one)
Naturally the clutch, timing belt and water pump have been replaced as well, but I consider that regular maintenance. Suspension bushings are mostly shot as well, but that's normal. Ditto engine mounts. Engine and transmission still perform flawlessly, and neither has ever had any sort of work done.
11-08-2013, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by marthafokker' timestamp='1383891091' post='22867506
At 250k miles, auto tranny might be at the end of its life needing a rebuild soon.
I'm about to go look at a CRV with about 230k tonight or tomorrow. The guy has taken good care of it, only 1 owner, regular maintenance. So I'm hopeful
If it does not seem like it is slipping while you accelerate, to go through all the gears (to check the torque converter). Or if it is hesitating on certain gear (gear issues). Hopefully, it means you get some usage before something in there finally wears out.
11-08-2013, 11:02 AM
#19
Yeah it has been said, suspension parts. Joints, bushings, springs, shocks. Every high mile Honda I have known has had worn suspensions, but suspension parts wear.
I have seen a couple abused Hondas make it to very high miles. My brother (a car moron) ran his brand new 1991 CRX HF Honda to 52,000 miles on the original oil. Over a quart low, and like mud. He was 18 and I checked the oil before he headed back to college and said "when is the last time you had this changed?" He said, "You need to change oil?"
He never did any fluid changes besides oil after that, sold it at 150,000 miles still no trouble. Don't know how it worked out for the next guy.
I have seen a couple abused Hondas make it to very high miles. My brother (a car moron) ran his brand new 1991 CRX HF Honda to 52,000 miles on the original oil. Over a quart low, and like mud. He was 18 and I checked the oil before he headed back to college and said "when is the last time you had this changed?" He said, "You need to change oil?"
He never did any fluid changes besides oil after that, sold it at 150,000 miles still no trouble. Don't know how it worked out for the next guy.
wow amazing story
11-10-2013, 05:33 AM
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Wife had a '97 CRV until someone ran a stop sign.......
It was about to roll 200k. She had it since around '01 (had around 60k when purchased).
It was one of the best cars I've ever encountered.
In all of it's life, the only repairs were a new radiator, starter, and distributor (not just since she got it, but since it was brand new). All of which were fairly inexpensive and easy to do.
It ran and drove like a champ. The interior had absolutely no squeaks or rattles. IN fact, aside from a few door dings, it looked almost new (interior was 100% perfect). It was such a good car.......I still get pissed thinking about its demise.
She replaced it with a 2010. I will say, the new one has much more pep and is a smoother drive (no surprise).
It was about to roll 200k. She had it since around '01 (had around 60k when purchased).
It was one of the best cars I've ever encountered.
In all of it's life, the only repairs were a new radiator, starter, and distributor (not just since she got it, but since it was brand new). All of which were fairly inexpensive and easy to do.
It ran and drove like a champ. The interior had absolutely no squeaks or rattles. IN fact, aside from a few door dings, it looked almost new (interior was 100% perfect). It was such a good car.......I still get pissed thinking about its demise.
She replaced it with a 2010. I will say, the new one has much more pep and is a smoother drive (no surprise).