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Hey Civic people,

I just joined the site today because I'm looking at getting into a Civic while gas prices are *** high (I currently drive a Crown Vic). I know nothing aboot Civics, but I'm trying to learn.

Yesterday, I test drove a 2001 1.7L manual with 106k miles on the clock, and there is a very good price on it. I'd like to buy it, but I have a question that I was hoping somebody would be able to answer.

When I drove it around, the engine would make a weird whirring/clicking noise at mid- to high-rpm. My only guess is that a new timing chain or tensioner is needed. Does anyone know anything aboot this problem, or what it could be?

 
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it could b n e thing but it sounds like u have a good start. id check it and i wouldnt buy n e car that wasn't totally stock, cuz u know it'll be beat on.

 
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Just to clarify:

This is a totally stock 2001 Civic, and I intend to keep it that way for a while. The main reason for me to buy it is to save myself the trouble of filling up with $40 of gas every week, or twice a week when I'm busy.

 
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I wouldnt suggest getting a car with over 100k miles...... I'm sure for a little bit more $ you can buy a car that has less wear on the engine. I would guess that 01 Civic with the 106k miles is worth about 6-7 grand..... for like 8k or 9k you can get the same 2001 Civic with half the miles and warrenty. Just a suggestion.

 
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for $13500 I'll sell you mine ... 23k miles for a 2001 and lots of mods. I just put on a Tien suspension with less than 1000 miles on it

 
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damn, that's a gas guzzler allright.

I would steer away from an '01 with 100k miles on it though....personally, I would want a less driven vehicle. but that's just my opinion.

 
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106k miles put on since 2001 has got to be all highway miles. Not to mention, it's a frickin Honda. I'm not worried aboot the engine dying anytime soon.

I can't afford more than US$8000, and I don't want any mods. I want gas mileage. Thanks for the offer though.

 
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i would avoid the 100k miles one ...

get somethin with like 70k at the MOST

 
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I just found one for aboot the same price with 22,000 miles that I'm gonna go test drive. Thanks for the tip!

 
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Well the timing belt needs replacing if you buy the car. But don't get a civic just for gas mileage. I only get 25mpg and my car is stock engine-wise. You're better off with a hybrid or even civic HX.

 
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Another suggestiom.... if you cant afford a car liek a civic with lower milege then try to get a 6thgen civic with lower miles. Somethign in the range of 1997-00. Those vics were built better then the vic 01+.... tahst atleast what I think after reading all the stuff on these boards.

 
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Are you Canadian?

 
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What are you talking aboot?

 
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How else can you ask is someone is canadian?

 
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try to stay away from 01 with high mileage...

why? cos 01 is the first product of 7thgencivic.....more problems inside...

save some more, buy something "younger"

 
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hey i own a 2001 dx 1.7 and i have the same noise it started when it hit the rev limiter but now it does it at mid range also i remember hear it when i put an aem cai and i only have 12000 miles on it any sugestion

 
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LOL, its funny to read what some of you people have to say.

"Uh, my engine had no oil in it and then I hit redline in 5th and it made noises and now my car doesn't run. Anybody know what this could be?"

 
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Well if you redline the car all the time, you're gonna need a valve adjustment.

 
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Just test drove it. No strange noises or malfunctions. I'm gonna check the VIN with CarFax and see if anything comes up. I know it was in an accident, the guy selling it has replaced a fender and a headlight (he said he replaced the hood, but the hood had the car's VIN on it ???). Needs new tires and possibly a new hood latch. Chicago car. $7995. What do you guys think?