How much longer can this car last?

Question

I've just purchased a 1992 Honda Accord LX (127,000) it does not leak any oil or any other kind of fluid. It seems to be running fine now. Just wondering with proper maintenance how long should I expect it to last. One more thing is there any way to know for sure it the original engine was replaced? Seller informed me that he replaced original engine 4 years ago, odometer read 265,000 miles. I appreciate any feedback, thank you.

Answer 1

that's a lot of miles, I would steer clear :(

Answer 2

the numbers on the engine block should correspond with the ones on the body .
the car can last as long as you want it too.
the question is when does the cost of repairs become more then the cost of a new car.
if you figure out what sort of car you might buy new if you had to and figure out the payments on that monthly and then say you will set aside 1/3 or 1/4 even 1/2 of the monthly new car cost for up keep on your present car and you find an honest repair shop or now how to repair many things yourself you could run the car for a few more years or longer.

Answer 3

If the engine has only 127k on it, it will likely outlast the body. A Honda engine should do at least 200k with good maintenance and proper driving. If the body has 392k on it, it is approaching the end of its useful life.

Check the serial number on the engine against the VIN on the car. A Honda dealer should be able to tell you if the engine matches the VIN.

Answer 4

Well if they replaced the motor at 265,000 and the replacement one now has 127,000 on it ... I guess they took care of it. If you do the same I would say it might go to over 250,000 on the present motor before something happens to it. Happy motoring!

Answer 5

Just remember the timing belt. It should have been done way before 100k. Have it inspected. replace it if it is cracked or has play. This is an interference motor...which means the motor is ****** if the belt breaks. You might be ok if there is no load on engine when it breaks, but you can never tell. Also while they have it apart change the water pump, it's pretty cheap

Answer 6

127,000 on the engine after there was already 265,000 on the car ? it sounds to me like the engine will probably outlast the rest of the car which now has a total of almost 400,000 miles on it ! no wonder he sold it lol

Answer 7

I had my 1987 toyota camry for 25 years. I would have kept it but I had to choose between a van and a car so I let the camry go because i needed to haul some big stuff. * I dont know about modern camrys but the older ones could last 30 years easy. At about 200,000 miles you have to replace the oil seals around the engine.

Answer 8

it is hard to say how long it will last for
with proper maintenance anything will have a better chance of survival
remember a car is like a wife if you rev it too much it will die on you (if it has tiits or tyres it will give you the shiits)

if you go to your local car registration place they will be able to give you the original engine number and you can compare it to the current one

hope this helps dude

Answer 9

With proper care such as oil changes, air filter changes, oil filter, fuel filter, no unnecessary revving, changing of spark plugs and wires at around 150,000 miles, and changing of the cat. converter at 150,000miles, you can expect the car to run between 50,000 - 100,000 more miles!

GOOD LUCK!

-Derek

Answer 10

it is hard to say how long it will last, i have a1991 Chevy s-10 and it has 198000 miles and still runs like new it is sure to have a few probs here and there, but just maintenance it and it should last a while.

Answer 11

so you'r saying the clock says 365000 now?
at that millage I wouldnt wory about the replacement power plant but some other things perhaps
I do not know where you are but here in Wisconsin 365K is a death sentenance