Will probably hit 200k by mid December. Running 0w20 Redline with Archoil 9200. Car was waxed with Mothers and Spray detail wax from Wizard's. So exciting getting 200k. My Hyundai missed it by 70miles.
Did the 198,000 mile service!
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Looks nice!
Nope!!!!! In less than three years 200k
How often have you changed the CVT fluid?
20-30k. It now has had Castrol Transmax CVT fluid with a third qt of of Redline Non Slip CVT fluid. Next change will be full Redline CVT fluid. For the money the Castrol Transmax CVT fluid beats HCF2 Honda/Amsoil at 5.00 a qt
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I hope it successfully motors on for you for many years to come! Keeping up on maintenance tasks is the best way to assure longevity. Top-tier products aside, a good vehicle with high miles is a satisfying thing! Sadly, you may not be the one to decide when it comes out of service ...
I have (had?) a 2005 MGM that my wife drives. Just got hit in an accident a few days ago (everyone OK; not her fault). The car will probably be totaled out. 258k miles on it and it runs like a top. Over the last 18 months I've put $1600 in the car for good quality parts (a/c fixed; seat belt pretension-er; intake manifold; fuel pump; FEAD). Such a shame to see a great car go down like that. I'll never be able to replace it for what pittance they want to give me for it. Irks me to no end
I have (had?) a 2005 MGM that my wife drives. Just got hit in an accident a few days ago (everyone OK; not her fault). The car will probably be totaled out. 258k miles on it and it runs like a top. Over the last 18 months I've put $1600 in the car for good quality parts (a/c fixed; seat belt pretension-er; intake manifold; fuel pump; FEAD). Such a shame to see a great car go down like that. I'll never be able to replace it for what pittance they want to give me for it. Irks me to no end
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that car will get to a 300K- 400K mark with your driving style easily just by doing your regular maintenance; its not a problem for used newer cars to reach that high milage, it is more of concern for that old used cars that do not get drive around that much;
still, it is just the testimony that cars like to be tossed around; Good Job, GL and many more joyful miles ahead to you and your baby...
still, it is just the testimony that cars like to be tossed around; Good Job, GL and many more joyful miles ahead to you and your baby...
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Originally Posted by dnewton3
I hope it successfully motors on for you for many years to come! Keeping up on maintenance tasks is the best way to assure longevity. Top-tier products aside, a good vehicle with high miles is a satisfying thing! Sadly, you may not be the one to decide when it comes out of service ...
I have (had?) a 2005 MGM that my wife drives. Just got hit in an accident a few days ago (everyone OK; not her fault). The car will probably be totaled out. 258k miles on it and it runs like a top. Over the last 18 months I've put $1600 in the car for good quality parts (a/c fixed; seat belt pretension-er; intake manifold; fuel pump; FEAD). Such a shame to see a great car go down like that. I'll never be able to replace it for what pittance they want to give me for it. Irks me to no end
That sucks, I often worry something like that might happen to my Civic. It's probably only worth about $500 if the insurance company were to total it, so it wouldn't take much of an accident to kill it. But yet I would have a hard time finding a replacement for it without spending thousands of dollars, and I feel like this Civic easily has quite a few more years of reliable service in it. (it really only needs to last me until 2022, then when my wife and I retire we can make do with just the BMW and the Corvette)
I hope it successfully motors on for you for many years to come! Keeping up on maintenance tasks is the best way to assure longevity. Top-tier products aside, a good vehicle with high miles is a satisfying thing! Sadly, you may not be the one to decide when it comes out of service ...
I have (had?) a 2005 MGM that my wife drives. Just got hit in an accident a few days ago (everyone OK; not her fault). The car will probably be totaled out. 258k miles on it and it runs like a top. Over the last 18 months I've put $1600 in the car for good quality parts (a/c fixed; seat belt pretension-er; intake manifold; fuel pump; FEAD). Such a shame to see a great car go down like that. I'll never be able to replace it for what pittance they want to give me for it. Irks me to no end
That sucks, I often worry something like that might happen to my Civic. It's probably only worth about $500 if the insurance company were to total it, so it wouldn't take much of an accident to kill it. But yet I would have a hard time finding a replacement for it without spending thousands of dollars, and I feel like this Civic easily has quite a few more years of reliable service in it. (it really only needs to last me until 2022, then when my wife and I retire we can make do with just the BMW and the Corvette)
OP, car looks great, nice work. Welcome to the 200k club. I've only hit it twice with a '94 LeSabre and a '95 Civic.
Not to derail, but, has anyone had success in arguing with an insurance company over low total loss payments when you've just put tires, maintenance, work into a car? I for some reason thought I've heard people mention doing this, but perhaps I am mistaken.
Not to derail, but, has anyone had success in arguing with an insurance company over low total loss payments when you've just put tires, maintenance, work into a car? I for some reason thought I've heard people mention doing this, but perhaps I am mistaken.
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Originally Posted by Mr Nice
Nice.
200K miles is little miles for a Honda.
I would say for a newer Honda with a CVT, it's something that deserves props to the owner. Definitely not a given with no maintenance.
Nice.
200K miles is little miles for a Honda.
I would say for a newer Honda with a CVT, it's something that deserves props to the owner. Definitely not a given with no maintenance.
Congrats, that vehicle looks like it's in excellent shape and could go on for another 200K easy.
Good job! She looks good I hope you are able to double your mileage.
Good job and vehicle
when the accident is not your fault, then you can get some credit for new tires, and some expensive maintenance if you have receipts and you ask (demand). Still going to take a bath, but the water will be warmer.
If accident was your fault, not going to go well.
Rod
If accident was your fault, not going to go well.
Rod
Car looks great ! 
Regular fluids changes for the CVT definally have not hurt anything . But then , I do not know much about CVT's .
Regular fluids changes for the CVT definally have not hurt anything . But then , I do not know much about CVT's .
Well done. Service Rocks! Civics Rock!
Originally Posted by redhat
OP, car looks great, nice work. Welcome to the 200k club. I've only hit it twice with a '94 LeSabre and a '95 Civic.
Not to derail, but, has anyone had success in arguing with an insurance company over low total loss payments when you've just put tires, maintenance, work into a car? I for some reason thought I've heard people mention doing this, but perhaps I am mistaken.
You can basically hold out for a higher settlement. But basically they just have to find you the equivalent car so they normally just give you book value. Some of it probably depends on the insurance company but in the past I've heard that they might give you something if it was done in the last year, but if it's been longer then they just say you still have to maintain the car, it's not like you could keep driving it with a bad alternator or starter.
Also with book value, I always find it crazy that people are willing to pay more than book value for a car in good condition. If some strangers totals it the next day, they only offer you book value.
OP, car looks great, nice work. Welcome to the 200k club. I've only hit it twice with a '94 LeSabre and a '95 Civic.
Not to derail, but, has anyone had success in arguing with an insurance company over low total loss payments when you've just put tires, maintenance, work into a car? I for some reason thought I've heard people mention doing this, but perhaps I am mistaken.
You can basically hold out for a higher settlement. But basically they just have to find you the equivalent car so they normally just give you book value. Some of it probably depends on the insurance company but in the past I've heard that they might give you something if it was done in the last year, but if it's been longer then they just say you still have to maintain the car, it's not like you could keep driving it with a bad alternator or starter.
Also with book value, I always find it crazy that people are willing to pay more than book value for a car in good condition. If some strangers totals it the next day, they only offer you book value.
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