2006 EX Manual Coupe - High Milage Cars, Any Issues?
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I own a 2006 manual EX coupe I bought new. I am now at 250k miles (virtually all Interstate driving). The car runs, great gets 35 MPG running 80 MPH and doesn't us any oil (change ever4-5k miles).
I had to replace the alternator at 180k but that was the only non-replacement type item I've had.
From those with higher mileage 8th gen cars, is there anything I should be looking for?
I had to replace the alternator at 180k but that was the only non-replacement type item I've had.
From those with higher mileage 8th gen cars, is there anything I should be looking for?
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Re: 2006 EX Manual Coupe - High Milage Cars, Any Issues?
I also have a high mileage Honda Civic Si sedan. 2007 with 220,000 miles. I've had great experience on mine. Only thing that failed was the A/C compressor, which sucked. That was around 200K.
Other than that, the same clutch, wheel bearings, suspension etc... Only have done normal maintenance items and tire replacements.
Other than that, the same clutch, wheel bearings, suspension etc... Only have done normal maintenance items and tire replacements.
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Re: 2006 EX Manual Coupe - High Milage Cars, Any Issues?
I own a 2006 manual EX coupe I bought new. I am now at 250k miles (virtually all Interstate driving). The car runs, great gets 35 MPG running 80 MPH and doesn't us any oil (change ever4-5k miles).
I had to replace the alternator at 180k but that was the only non-replacement type item I've had.
From those with higher mileage 8th gen cars, is there anything I should be looking for?
I had to replace the alternator at 180k but that was the only non-replacement type item I've had.
From those with higher mileage 8th gen cars, is there anything I should be looking for?
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Re: 2006 EX Manual Coupe - High Milage Cars, Any Issues?
I know we have got a couple 8th gens with 250-300k that still come in,
one with 250 is a really nice car, the owner keeps up on everything and it's clean enough to eat off of. Manual trans. Guy must drive this thing 700 miles a week.
I did a whole bunch of work on it a few weeks ago, and just (seems like yesterday?) he came in for a couple dash light bulbs, a cruise switch, and a noise, I ordered a rear wheel hub/bearing for it to install on the next Saturday that I'm scheduled to work.
Got one with I think about 290k the last time I saw it, that comes in randomly when something breaks that his "regular mechanic" can't handle.
It's a total rag. Bounces and shakes and clunks, rusting out, etc.
Beat to death, looking for a place to die.
One tire is already in the junkyard, but it has not flatlined yet LOL.
I think it's all up to how much the owners want to care for their cars.
one with 250 is a really nice car, the owner keeps up on everything and it's clean enough to eat off of. Manual trans. Guy must drive this thing 700 miles a week.
I did a whole bunch of work on it a few weeks ago, and just (seems like yesterday?) he came in for a couple dash light bulbs, a cruise switch, and a noise, I ordered a rear wheel hub/bearing for it to install on the next Saturday that I'm scheduled to work.
Got one with I think about 290k the last time I saw it, that comes in randomly when something breaks that his "regular mechanic" can't handle.
It's a total rag. Bounces and shakes and clunks, rusting out, etc.
Beat to death, looking for a place to die.
One tire is already in the junkyard, but it has not flatlined yet LOL.
I think it's all up to how much the owners want to care for their cars.
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