Is 125k miles on a Honda Civic too much to purchase?

Answer 1

No. I have a 1997 Honda Civic with 240,000+ plus miles and it is still running great.

Answer 2

As long as the seller has maintenance records showing oil changes and importantly, timing belt changes at least at 90k miles (if it's an automatic transmission 60k transmission fluid change), no 125k is not that much.

If there aren't any records, it's not totally off limits. If you do buy it, have the timing belt changed. It's about $400 but as long as it's done right and everything else in the car is decent, there's really no reason why it can't go another 90k.

All depends on the year, the condition of the car and if it was maintained. Honda seem to last forever either way, but if it was maintained and records were kept, then you are almost assured of it.

Make sure the price is fair if no records were kept. At least get them to knock off $500 for the timing belt change.

Answer 3

Definately get a vehicle history report for the car and see how many owners it has had. Civics are notorious for being modified and raced by careless owners who wouldn't care about the next person to own it. That could be 125K miles that the car was beaten on, severly driven or 125K miles of highway driving, well maintained. Check for obvious signs of abuse; dirty engine, corroded battery terminals, oil leaks, wrench marks on bolts, loose wiring, aftermarket equipment, etc. Also check for VIN #'s on the fenders/engineblock, Honda stamps on the windows, non-factory welds along the fenders/trunk or any signs of an accident or replaced parts. If everything checks out okay and nothing seems fishy about the deal, then I say go for it!

Good Luck

Answer 4

If the car is less than 3 years old the car has way too many miles on it. Unless of course you don't plan to drive much. If the car is more than 10 years old that doesn't seem like much provided the seller isn't try to make a quick buck.

Either way you take some risk when you purchase a car from someone else.

Answer 5

I've found Honda Civics to be really sturdy cars. Similar to Glen, I have 230,000+ on mine and it's still running fine with no problems.

If the original owner kept up the car's maintenance and took care of it, chances are the car still has some good life in it.

You might want to test drive it and ask about its maintenance and accident history. If you can, have a good mechanic check it out.

Ultimately, you incur some risk when you buy a car, or anything that someone else used.
Good luck!

Answer 6

You will definietly end up having the balance of your cavalier tacked on to your new payment. I wouldn't advise doing this if you want low monthly payments. Hold on to the cavy for another year then try to sell it privately. You will get more money for it this way. I just traded my 2002 Elantra in for a 2008. The car was paid off and the dealership only gave me $1700 for it. I only did this because I needed a new car ASAP and couldn't wait to find a private buyer.

Answer 7

it depends on the price. but usually thats not bad. on most hondas u can drive about 250,000 miles change the water pump and timming belt and go another 250,000 miles

Answer 8

what year is it? figure like 15-16000 miles a year and whether they are highway miles or not and if it was maintianed properly. hondas will go about 300-400000 miles

Answer 9

It also depends on where you are. Car bodies last longer on the west coast, since salt isn't used on the roads here.

Answer 10

depends on year and if that car was use for local or commuting. the mileage is a little high but it will last you a while, maybe 6 years.