Im looking to purchase a Honda Civic Ferio 1992 and it has done 240,000 kms.
How much longer do you think the car will last..
its an auto.. new Warrant
Is the car just about had its days?
Thanks
2007-06-20 13:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by Genna 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
240K for a honda is a walk in the park. My 1990 Corsica is reaching 320K very soon. If a chev can go that far, imagine what a Honda can do.
Maintenance is key.
2007-06-20 13:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number of miles (or kilometers) does not matter, it's how the car was maintained; frequency of oil changes, tune-ups, quality of care, driving style, etc. A car can last a lifetime or more if properly cared for, but a car that is not properly cared for may not last a year before the major componants are history and the car itself is worthy of only the junkyard.
2007-06-20 20:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's only about 150,000 miles. That is when an engine reaches "adult" status, not elderly status. The motor is only gone if it acts like it is gone. Mileage means little on anything newer than 1990.
With care an engine can go 300,000 miles (480,000 km) and more before mounts and other necessities start deteriorating.
2007-06-20 20:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by pancakes & hyrup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is about 148,000 miles. I have heard of well cared for Honda cars going much farther. If it was well cared for, it should last quite a bit longer. Have a mechanic check it out before you buy. Other things can be worn out like brakes and suspension parts too.
2007-06-20 20:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Aldo the Apache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are pushing it. Some brands last longer, but I have not heard that Honda has that reputation. It should be burning about a quart of oil every 3,000 miles. Less is good, more is showing wear. Oil dripping from the tail pipe or under the car is not good either. Smooth starting is good.
2007-06-20 20:08:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO NOT nesacerly if it has good compresion and runs good
with out rateling or hamering you could still get 100000 mls
out of it get a shop to do a compresion test if it's still above
130 lbs per cylinder and you look after it you'l be fine
good luck hope this helps BRAD A
2007-06-20 20:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by BRADLEY A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be o.k. if it's been properly maintained (check for service records).
I would make sure an independent mechanic checks it before I sign anything. That may cost you $50, but save you a lot of grief.
2007-06-20 20:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by puppies.sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez! Toyotas and Hondas, if regularly maintained, are good for 350,000 anyway!
My wife's Civic (2002) has 260,000 and in excellent shape!
2007-06-20 20:06:50 · answer #8 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it depends if the motor was kept up on ..like everything changed on time ...but if i were you i wouldn't buy a care with 240,000 miles on it
2007-06-20 20:07:15 · answer #9 · answered by TJ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋