Just post your mileage and call it a day. (Pics are ok)

1998-2002 Accords only, please. :)

132,665:D

I flipped 130k on my 2000 Accord yesterday. :thmsup:

146671 on our '99 Accord EX-LV. Looks like we're about to sell it because I'm taking over my son's '04 as he got a 2006 TL 6 speed with the car allowance from his new job.

Kids.

I have a 2001-Ex, F23A4 and ~152K
Toyota 4x4 Truck SR-5, 22RTE (Turbo) and ~380K

Let's see, as of today:

186,294 and going strong
(knocking on wood)

On the verge of breaking 29K on the 98

My 02 Coupe is at 103,560. I'll get a picture after my trip to and from Michigan.

I would be over 203K if I didn't have the 08;)

I1:)

64,885

I know the miles are low, but I'm amazed at how well my nearly 7 year old car has held up. Zero problems so far. No strange noises/rattles. Interior looks like new. Suspension feels like new. Of course after saying all of this my trans will probably disintegrate on the ride home. :paranoid:

I would be over 203K if I didn't have the 08;)

I1:)

Good Lord Inspector1, even the pic of the odometer looks insanely clean and new on that thing still. :notworthy

64,885

I know the miles are low, but I'm amazed at how well my nearly 7 year old car has held up. Zero problems so far. No strange noises/rattles. Interior looks like new. Suspension feels like new. Of course after saying all of this my trans will probably disintegrate on the ride home. :paranoid:

I'm going to get you a special bottle of tranquilizers labeled "tranny-eze" for that paranoia of yours, Cajun. :lmao:

I don't know if its because I'm looking for the imminent timing of the replacement vehicle shortly or what but...this week, my Accord's compressor started making a louder rattle than it ever has. It's bound to throw the bearings any time...still cools for now though. I even noted a small, very small, rattle in the sunroof this week. Maybe I'm trying to feel better about the new one to come!

Hey Bowzer,

"Tranny-eze" sounds like something that would be sold in the French Quarter. If you've ever walked on Bourbon St. you would know what I'm talking about. :lmao:

So what's your next car going to be?

Hey Bowzer,

"Tranny-eze" sounds like something that would be sold in the French Quarter. If you've ever walked on Bourbon St. you would know what I'm talking about. :lmao:

So what's your next car going to be?

Tranny-eze...yeah, I think you could also get it in an inflated ballon at some of the souvineir shops. (Lotsa hours spent in the Quarter since I grew up only 75 miles away from it...it provided quite an early education for this otherwise sheltered lad.)

Looks like it's either a Honda Element or a long shot on a 4 cyl 09 Accord. I just found the 08 Element I want...in Phoenix. My wife will be there Monday and Tuesday on business and I emailed on a lark with an aggressive offer saying she could sign as early as Monday. They took me up on it. My Christmas present this year may be a couple of days on the road driving the new car home to Houston! :lmao:

109k on the 2000 SE auto
93k on son's 1998 LX 5 spd

162,500 mi on the 99

1998 LX 218,624 KM Engine still going strong...Tranny is another story..

127,398 miles. 2002 Honda Accord LX V6 Coupe. BTW, is the tranny suppose to...kick hard when pushed a little bit harder than normal acceleration?

01 lx 2.3l

164k on the 99 (wifes)
139k on the 99 (my new 450.00 adventure.....)
124k on the 00 (wife's old car... retired and r.i.p thanks to the idiot 16 y.o. who sstole it and the ins. company who totalled it. but she lives on as the donor to our 98 and 99 accords.

Creeping to the Honda Mile Maker Club...


17608

I turned 137k miles today.

10k of ownership since aug 23rd!

I am over 170k in mine now, my how time flies!

240,2XX on my 98 AV6 Sedan but it wont be with me much longer as i purchased an 09 Accord EX-V6 in PMM last night. Goodbye 6th gen

01 EX F23A1 600miles

600 miles???

I hit 107K last week.

138k Miles!

I had 133,400 on Jan 6th. Talk about racking up miles!!!

I am driving 150+ miles a day, and the car is getting about 30-31mpg with speeds around 65-75mph.

I'll do even more miles this month as I had a trip to dallas this weekend (350 miles), and a trip to New Orleans (1000 miles).

121xxx 02 coupe v6

138,705 and going strong.

140,400.

One of my buddies had a 2000 something (def a 6th gen) Accord at his shop for a water pump a few days ago.

It had 285k on it!!!

pffft, that's nothing.... my 93 still has 341k on her....

my family started her today, after a jump... she ran fine, as usual.... :wave: :hug:

I <3 My Honda. 80 and 30mpg. Can't beat it.:thmsup:

1998 with less than 40k orig. miles

1998 with less than 40k orig. miles

Wow!

141,030 Miles!!!

Just keeps going and going and going and going. (energizer bunny!):thmsup:

tyler,

it's a honda.... no news here.... :wave:

Took this on 16 January. Pretty sure I'm over 181k now. It's a 2000 EX-L 4 cylinder 4 door 5 speed. Bought it in September of 2007 with 141k.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/sodaks2k/other%20cars/mileage.jpg

141600

140k on my 1998 accord LX 2.3L sedan.

160,000 on my 98 Honda Accord EXL 4Cyc 5 speed.

i just passed 123456 yesterday

142003

Come on 150k!

2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6. Purchased about five (5) months ago. (Why an "LX?" I deplore sunroofs. And I consider "animal skin" (leather) interiors disgusting.) Now with 81,200 (third-owner) miles, I find it a most enjoyable machine. Car spent it's previous life in Memphis, TN, so at least it's "rust free." But wonders when the "B7XA" "ticking time bomb" auto tranny will self-destruct. This Spring, adding a tranny cooler, inline filter, and switching to Red Line D4 ATF to (possibly) help matters. Wheels are from 2003-2005 "EX" V6. They remind me of the 5-spoke Keystone and Cragar "SS" rims so popular back in the 1960s...

Wheels are from 2003-2005 "EX" V6.

Pretty sure those are from the 2003-2005 4 cylinder EX.

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/1044722577.html

V6 Wheels...

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/1060992907.html

Here is my mileage from Sunday. Almost two months from the picture posted in post #37

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/v6accordbob/030809_171400.jpg

Sodaks2k:

I believe you are correct. On the Gen Six Accords (that would be 1998-2002), the rims on V6 cars are five-lug and the four-cylinder cars are four-lug configuration. HOWEVER, on the Gen Seven Accords (that would be 2003-2005), I THINK they are ALL five-lug. I do NOT pretend to know everything. Maybe just enough to make things WORK!

I don't know exactly when the ECO (production change) occured, but (to my knowledge) most all LATE-model Honda products are five-lug. (Does that include the Fit? I don't know. I will examine one the next time I visit my Honda dealer.)

What FACTS I AM CERTAIN OF are these:

The four rims on my '02 are from two different 2004 "EX" V6 Accords. I purchased them at a local salvage yard, personally picking them out and removing them, myself. They are 16" x JJ 6.5." The vendor is Enkei. Most Honda parts departments won't be particularly helpful in the way of what parts will "mix and match." However, most automotive salvage yards will, since they typically utilize a Hollander Interchange Guide or a Mitchell Interchange Manual.

Needless to point out, there are almost countless rim styles, diameters, and bolt configurations available. I saw this particular set of rims on a 2005 Accord V6 Sedan at my local Honda dealer, and INSTANTLY "fell in love." That is WHY I put them on my '02. (My growing up in the 1960s, they remind me of what guys frequently installed on say, a 1968 Chevelle "SS 396." Or a Pontiac "GTO." I thought they were WAY COOL! Obviously so does HONDA!)

See also this link from H and A Accessories:

http://www.handa-accessories.com/accext03.html

My total cost: $225.00, minus $150.00 trade in (for my old rims, tires, and plastic covers) equals $75.00. In my book, that is not merely a "deal." That is a STEAL!


Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

**********************************
1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

Are these the wheels you have? If so, they are the wheels for the 2003-2005 4 cylinder.

http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord/sdaa11.jpg

The seven spoke I posted in my other thread are for the 2003-2004 V6 auto's

These are the wheels for the V6 6 speeds (2004-2005 I believe)

http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord/acc03v6whl.jpg

I saw this particular set of rims on a 2005 Accord V6 Sedan at my local Honda dealer,

The rims on my 2005 accord (pictured below) are specific ONLY to the 2005 Accord auto V6. It's the only year they were made.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/v6accordbob/accord.jpg

Yes, the wheels are all interchangeable if you have a 1998+ V6/2003+ Accord, but as I have them listed is what they came with from the factory. :thumbsup:

Robert - those 16" wheels look nice on your coupe. I thought my OEM 15" alloys looked good when I first got the car, but now that 16" and up are kind of becoming the norm they look a little undersized.

I'm at 142,600 miles... tick tick tick

150 I long for!

In other news, I've been carpooling with my friend maerose in her 2000 Accord SE Sedan and she has 182,400. :) Runs great!

Sodaks2k:

NO. The wheels I chose WERE available on the 2003-2005 Accord Sedan "EX." As far as the car I saw at my Honda dealer? PERHAPS the customer ORDERED it that way?

Here is a "close up" of what I personally picked out and installed on my 2002 Coupe. ALL four rims came from two (2) different 2004 Sedan V6 cars, at a local salvage yard. I have the VIN of each car, on the sales receipt!

I THINK we are rather much "splitting hairs" about originality and authenticity. Friend of mine (who works in the parts department of my local Honda dealer) installed a set of 17-inchers...from an Acura TL...on his wife's 2002 Accord Sedan...then added "H" center caps! If YOU like it...and it WORKS....SO BE IT!!!

Sodaks2k:

NO. The wheels I chose WERE available on the 2003-2005 Accord Sedan "EX." As far as the car I saw at my Honda dealer? PERHAPS the customer ORDERED it that way?

Here is a "close up" of what I personally picked out and installed on my 2002 Coupe. ALL four rims came from two (2) different 2004 Sedan V6 cars, at a local salvage yard. I have the VIN of each car, on the sales receipt!

No V6 had those wheels from the factory. Coupe sedan etc. Doesn't matter. Those are 4cyl 7th gen Accord wheels. No question about it.

No V6 had those wheels from the factory. Coupe sedan etc. Doesn't matter. Those are 4cyl 7th gen Accord wheels. No question about it.

The truth.

The wheels I chose WERE available on the 2003-2005 Accord Sedan "EX."

Yes, the 4 Cylinder EX sedan and coupe, not the V6.

ALL four rims came from two (2) different 2004 Sedan V6 cars, at a local salvage yard. I have the VIN of each car, on the sales receipt!

They may have been on V6 accords at the junk yard, but only because they [either the junk yard or the previous owner(s)] had replaced the wheels the V6 cars came with.

Believe me. I have owned a few accords... a 1991 4 cyl EX sedan, a 1998 V6 EX-L sedan, a 2000 V6 LX coupe, a 2000 4 cyl EX-L sedan(current car), a 2003 4 cyl EX sedan, a 2005 4 cyl LX sedan, and a 2007 4 cyl EX sedan. If there's one thing I know, it's accords and the wheels they came with. :thumbsup:

they resemble the hfp rims in a polished finish

18746

To All:

I'd like to resolve this "debate" in a friendly and factual manner.

Out of my own curiosity and for your edification, today I went to my local Honda dealer parts department and obtained the following FACTS. The information below is verbatim, directly out of the Honda Motor Company Parts Catalog AND my dealer's inventory:

Honda P/N (for the wheels presently on my car) is: 42700-SDA-A11
List price (each): $199.64 (then add applicable taxes)
Size: 16" x 6.5" JJ
Dealer On Hand quantity: 1
Stock location: 598
Vendor(s): Can be EITHER "Enkei" OR "Asahi"
Usage: VARIOUS 2003-2005 Accord models

In the Honda Parts Catalog said wheel is noted as a "standard" wheel, used in regular production. It is NOT listed as an "optional" wheel, per the Honda Accessories Catalog.

If ANY of the above information is incorrect, then it is up to my dealer and HMC to rectify it.

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

**********************************
1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

To All:

Several years ago, I needed new tires for my trusty '86 Hatchback. It has 13" x 5.5" JJ rims off the '86 LX-i Sedan. ("Enkei" vendor stamp, inside each rim.) Forever a die-hard Michelin fanatic, I found them a bit overpriced at that time. Ergo, after shopping around, I found what I considered a better deal on a set of (Chinese-made) GoodYears. After getting about 5 miles down the highway, I realized "the 'sourness' of poor quality, long after the 'sweetness' of price is forgotten." While dry and wet braking and cornering is quite adequate, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) is abysmal. And being of severely porous rubber composition, they have NEVER maintained proper inflation pressure. But that was only 10 percent of my MISTAKE.

A few years ago, I went shopping for a set of new tires, only to learn that Michelin had (at that time) discontinued selling a 13-inch tire in America. Reaction? First, I frowned. Then I SMILED! Being the determined engineer, I regard most every problem as a "challenge."

Upon visiting a far-away salvage yard, I happened upon a set of 14" alloy rims, in excellent condition, used on the 1988-1989 Accord Sedan "LXi." (These are the "vane-style" directional rims.) Thinking "Carpe Diem! (Sieze the moment!), and a mere Hundred Dollar bill later, I was out the door, loaded up, and gone with them, in a flash.

Next, I grabbed a new set of (four) Michelin "Harmony." As you know, they are very popular all-season, touring tires, with an (expected) 80,000-mile life. Cost: $304.08, out the door of my local, friendly Honda Parts Department.

NO, I have NOT yet installed the above. I am riding these "Taiwanese" GoodYears until they are completely exhausted.

To my chagrin, I have recently learned that Michelin has resumed selling a 13" radial in North America. Suspected reason/motive: A strong sales resurgence in mini/micro-class cars. Found in the "Harmony" version, you can buy them for about $75 each.

Moral of this story: LQQK down the road, when considering most any hardware changes. The options you have today? They can vanish....by tomorrow morning.

Yet another REASON for selecting the rims I installed on my 2002 is in anticipation of steadily-increasing DIAMETER. Rim diameter DOES determine tire brand, style, and availability, in the long run. And there are several VALID reasons/motives for this.

A WHEEL assembly (rim plus tire) is actually a gyroscope. A larger WHEEL diameter inherently provides better stability, particularly in cornering maneuvers. (Trade off issue typically involved: Increased NVH, due to reduced aspect ratio.) In short, larger wheels tend to be SAFER. AND, the tire manufacturers make more profits selling larger tires.

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

**********************************
1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

To All:

I'd like to resolve this "debate" in a friendly and factual manner.

Out of my own curiosity and for your edification, today I went to my local Honda dealer parts department and obtained the following FACTS. The information below is verbatim, directly out of the Honda Motor Company Parts Catalog AND my dealer's inventory:

Honda P/N (for the wheels presently on my car) is: 42700-SDA-A11
List price (each): $199.64 (then add applicable taxes)
Size: 16" x 6.5" JJ
Dealer On Hand quantity: 1
Stock location: 598
Vendor(s): Can be EITHER "Enkei" OR "Asahi"
Usage: VARIOUS 2003-2005 Accord models

In the Honda Parts Catalog said wheel is noted as a "standard" wheel, used in regular production. It is NOT listed as an "optional" wheel, per the Honda Accessories Catalog.

If ANY of the above information is incorrect, then it is up to my dealer and HMC to rectify it.

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

**********************************
1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

Goodness Gracious. Give it up already!

Here is the FACTUAL information. I WORK at a HONDA dealership PARTS department. Those wheels are standard equipment on 2003-2005 Honda Accord EX, EX-L, Sedan and Coupe, and 2005 LX-SE Coupe. And all theses trims are 4cyl models.

Go on www.collegehillshondaparts.com and look up a 2003-04 V6 Sedan or coupe with an automatic, you will see that they come with 16" wheels that look like this:

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:gG2v23a8CJxQlM:http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/82000037/Images/2/63858%2520SSS.jpg

Go on that same website and look for a 2005 Accord V6 Sedan OR Coupe with a Automatic transmission, you will find that these are the wheels listed for that model in the parts catalog:

http://people.bakersfield.com/file/picture/282061/1/0/

The Manual transmission V6 coupes (no manual V6 sedans until 2006) had 17 inch alloy wheels.

There is nothing to debate here. You have wheels that came off a 4cyl Accord EX or LX-SE car.

Lastly, don't just rely on the diagrams, as you will see all the wheels offered. Look at the exact ref # for the rim for that particular car, then match it with the diagram. AND can we please get back to the original topic of my thread! Miles!!!

Thanks! :wave:

To All:

I'd like to resolve this "debate" in a friendly and factual manner.

Out of my own curiosity and for your edification, today I went to my local Honda dealer parts department and obtained the following FACTS. The information below is verbatim, directly out of the Honda Motor Company Parts Catalog AND my dealer's inventory:

Honda P/N (for the wheels presently on my car) is: 42700-SDA-A11
List price (each): $199.64 (then add applicable taxes)
Size: 16" x 6.5" JJ
Dealer On Hand quantity: 1
Stock location: 598
Vendor(s): Can be EITHER "Enkei" OR "Asahi"
Usage: VARIOUS 2003-2005 Accord models

In the Honda Parts Catalog said wheel is noted as a "standard" wheel, used in regular production. It is NOT listed as an "optional" wheel, per the Honda Accessories Catalog.

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

Seriously, the wheels on your car were NEVER, EVER put on a V6 Accord EVER from the factory. VARIOUS, as in 4 cylinder EX sedans and coupes. Search where ever you need (yahoo, google, craigslist, ebay), type in 2003, 2004, 2005 Accord V6. Here are a few just from Omaha.

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/1069658402.html

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/1067414766.html

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/1060992907.html

http://omaha.craigslist.org/ctd/1068582933.html

http://omaha.craigslist.org/ctd/1072197517.html

To All:

While I won't concede absolute defeat, I am certainly in retreat. Let me state, very clearly, that I am NOT particularly familiar with Gen Seven hardware. For the moment, I will ASSUME the wheels on my car were used principally on the 2003-2005 FOUR-cylinder Accords.

However, that would NOT prevent a V6 owner from installing them on their car, either. Again, I KNOW that the two (2) different 2004 Accords, from which I personally selected and removed the wheels (now) on my car, were BOTH V6 Accords. For what I know, the previous owners had them changed out, by their dealer. Perhaps the salvage yard stuck them on each car. And just MAYBE, they came equipped that way, from the (Marysville, OH) factory, per a "special order" request. I really have NO idea!

They FIT my 2002 V6 car, I immensely like them, and life goes on!

I apologize for "stirring the pot." It's rather "much ado about nothing!"

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

**********************************
1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

The wheels are off of the 4-cylinder Accord, but it doesn't really matter. All that matters is that they're good looking wheels. I've always liked that style and wondered what they would look like on the 6th generation. Looks Great.:thmsup:

Back on topic.
My 2002 Accord Coupe.

Cajun and Hondaboy9602:

Thank you for the compliment! Compared with my previous wheels (UniRoyal tires, on 15" standard rims, with plastic covers), I think the new(er) wheels improve the APPEARANCE of the car by $1,000. The rims are fitted with Michelin "Energy" tires. Used tires (pull-offs), at that! And, I should add that ride and handling is substantially better.

Accordlover:

As you present above, the "seven-spoke" rim was (to me) an excellent second choice. But I happened upon the "five-spoke" rims FIRST, and the rest, as they say, is history. I so happen to be partial to traditional, old-style "Mag" type rims. However, as it is often said, "Different strokes for different folks!" Go with what YOU personally LIKE!

Robert Warden
BSME (retired)

**********************************
1986 Accord Hatchback, LX-i, 5-speed, Misty Beige Metallic over Silky Red (216K miles)
VIN: 1HGBA5348GA167648
2002 Accord Coupe, LX, V6, Satin Silver over Charcoal (81K miles)
VIN: 1HGCG224X2A011655

starting to get up there hondaboy9602 lol

starting to get up there hondaboy9602 lol

Yeah, I'm doing a lot more driving since moving to Colorado. Next week is my spring break and I'm driving back to Michigan so I'll add some more miles.

142860

143200

98 ex coupe, 238,067 miles

Now I'm at 112,158

I'm just a few inches from 144000

Got in my Mother's 2000 LX sedan over the weekend...43k on the clock now.

After it sat in the backyard for 3.5 months (miscommunication with a cousin who was supposed to pull it into a garage during her stay in Texas away from home), I yanked the door open (had to, the baked on grime and leaves had it sealed up well), she came to life with only 3 or 4 extra cranks to get the 4 cylinders to come to life.

After a quick trip down the road to knock rust off the brake discs, I high pressure washed the crud off and set her up for an oil change today. Kind of surprised me it came back around that quickly sitting out in the weather this whole time.

This was on Wednesday coming back from Kansas City. I think I have another 400 miles since this picture.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/ILOVENICHELLE/032509_200200.jpg

Just a few inches from 145000 now... bring on 150k!

I've put 17,454 miles on it since the 23rd of August when I bought it with 127k. O_O

Almost 2500 a month...

Recently been doing 800-1200 a week. Driving the car to Los Angeles and back in a couple of months.

145,000 Miles and counting...:banana:

145,000 Miles and counting...:banana:
Nice work! I just 184k yesterday, but I missed taking the picture by two miles.

51250

Began last november when I bought the car. Still a lot to go.


Peace.

60,xxx on an 01 V6 sedan..

125,167

146,700

146,910...

147,000 tomorrow!

Next Service due at 148,073 - Oil Change + Air Filter.

To All:

Today, on my way to "The Mart" (Wally World), my '02 turned 82,000 miles.

It had 79,452 miles when I purchased it approximately seven (7) months ago. Thus, I have driven it some 2,548 miles. Hmmmm...looks like I'm averaging about 364 miles per month...which extrapolates to roughly 4,732 miles per year (assuming a 13-month year).

I would post a quick pic, but the weather has been really nasty lately.

I'll try to do that next month...after I install the new bumper covers....and the CompTech tranny cooler.

146,910...

147,000 tomorrow!

Next Service due at 148,073 - Oil Change + Air Filter.

Had my service done, 148,400 now. Next service is at 151,073. Air filter wasn't needed yet, so I'll wait on that. Dealer wouldn't pass my state inspection due to a VERY minor power steering pump leak, sure enough, I went 3 blocks down the road and it passed with the exception of a torn wiper blade.

Next on my agenda is getting my P/S pump resealed by my next service so I can have my engine professionally cleaned and monitor all the seals I've had replaced. Should be leak free!:thmsup:

Next on my agenda is getting my P/S pump resealed by my next service so I can have my engine professionally cleaned and monitor all the seals I've had replaced. Should be leak free!:thmsup:


Are you doing this yourself? I noticed mine is leaking a little.

BTW I just hit 185k yesterday. Pics will be up later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/sodaks2k/other%20cars/mileage-1.jpg

The only thing I have had to replace other than wear items are the front wheel bearings and the solenoid/starter. Those were just in the last 6 months.

Are you doing this yourself? I noticed mine is leaking a little.

BTW I just hit 185k yesterday. Pics will be up later.

No I am not. I am either paying an independent specialist $185 or the dealer $220. I'm at 150,200 almost. Had a rush of joy as my car turned over to 150k this afternoon! Such a great car!:thmsup:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/6.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/2.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/Accordlover_2006/4.jpg

1998 lx and no it has not turned over!

1998 lx and no it has not turned over!

What's the story? Has it sat unused for long periods of time? My mother-in-law sold her 92 Corolla a few years ago with 27K on the odo.

Turned 186,000 over the weekend. I would have taken a picture but I was in road construction.

177,000 on my 99 Accord Its hard to see sorry

He's sitting strong at 137xxx with about 2k on the tranny rebuild.

according to my mom this morning, my car still has not seen 150,000 miles yet....

I took this one a few months ago.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/ILOVENICHELLE/mileage.jpg

70,000 at 7 years (+/- one week) of ownership. Car has been great.



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Cajun:

Jolly Good Show, Man! :thmsup: :yes:

I'm presently sitting on 82,199 mileage. I'll snap a "quick pic" just as I roll over to an even 83K...sometime tomorrow....to post laterzzz.

Would you care to qualify/dignify the term "FUBAR?" Can it be associated with "SNAFU" and/or "BOHICA?" :lmao:

Cajun:

Jolly Good Show, Man! :thmsup: :yes:

I'm presently sitting on 82,199 mileage. I'll snap a "quick pic" just as I roll over to an even 83K...sometime tomorrow....to post laterzzz.

Would you care to qualify/dignify the term "FUBAR?" Can it be associated with "SNAFU" and/or "BOHICA?" :lmao:

Thanks. FUBAR would be in that same family, as you well know. :yes:

Fear the MAXA! :lmao: (MAXA Trans in this one)

Few pics of the solider :)

Runs better than my car, everything in the engine bay appears orig. The Radiator, fans, p/s pump, A/C components, Alternator, even the plug wires (dated 1999), starter and more. Not a show car but cleans up well for 185k miles. Go Honda! It's a JHM (Japanese Made) one.

Nice - always liked that color. Original trans at 185K?

Just purchased the car 2 months ago with 54025 miles it now has a little over 56K miles..... So far a great car, 2002 EX V-6.......

Nice - always liked that color. Original trans at 185K?

I thought the trans was original, but now I'm thinking not. Because the Trans says MAXA and it looks cleaner than the rest of the engine. Not a scientific aging process or anything, but you can kinda tell.

I have a BAXA I believe, and my trans shifts differently. I like the way her car drives compared to mine, it feels like it has much more power (TQ). I noticed it revs higher at 75 than mine, not by much, but by a little.

The fluid (of which I have no clue when it was last changed) still looks good and Red. :)

At 186k I'll take it in for her and have the dealer change the oil, rotate the tires, change the coolant and replace the transmission fluid.:thmsup:

Here's the mileage from my car and my sister's car. Mine now has over 116K. Both are 2002s.

this is from today.

wow look at this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MECHANIC-SPECIAL-1998-Honda-Accord-4DR-LX-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ120435890652QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS _Cars_Trucks?hash=item1c0a89d9dc&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A-2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Wow - that's not too far from me. I wonder if the bidders noticed the $500 doc fee? With >300K miles, two doors that don't work, an engine that needs "service" and a bad trans I wouldn't think it would go for >$1K total. The engine bay is incredibly clean for a 98 with that many miles.

Wow - that's not too far from me. I wonder if the bidders noticed the $500 doc fee? With >300K miles, two doors that don't work, an engine that needs "service" and a bad trans I wouldn't think it would go for >$1K total. The engine bay is incredibly clean for a 98 with that many miles.

It's amazing what a simple engine bay detail can do in terms of hiding leaks that probably exist all over that engine.:naughty:

nah prob no leaks

My 98 accord v6 same engine and tranny has 210k and no leaks anywhere ever. my 00 accord has 225k my little brother and I beat the living Sh!t out of it! only thing that failed was the tranny (like everyone elses) at 95K. hopefully this one isnt shot as it passed the orginal one lol

Ahhh! Double homicide!!! :)

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/ILOVENICHELLE/double187.jpg

152,000!

120,152, after a 3,100 mile trip back to Michigan for the 4th and then out I-90 through IL, WI, MN, SD, and WY before taking I-25 back to Colorado. My car did great and averaged 29.29 mpg for the trip. Best tank was 32.20 mpg and the lowest was 27.53 mpg. The lowest tank included a lot of driving in state parks following the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway near Mount Rushmore, where at times the speed limit was 25 mph or lower. Not bad for a car that is rated 28 mpg highway under the old standards and 26 mpg highway with the new standards. I didn't baby it either, four of the state I drove in on the trip had 75 mpg speed limits.

The lowest tank included a lot of driving in state parks following the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway near Mount Rushmore, where at times the speed limit was 25 mph or lower.

Iron Mountain Road? Needles highway? *Edit* I did some searching on the interweb and the Peter Norbeck Byway includes the two I metioned and quite a bit more!

My mom and stepdad live in Rapid City and I LOVE tearing up the roads out there!

My '01 has ~174,000 miles. Though just ordered a new one today due to age and compression issues.

Just about to roll 120K and going strong.

154,200

Got my car on the 23rd of August 1 year ago and have already added 27,000 miles.

Jeez!

Update: I have now, 169K.
I have the dreaded P0420 problem. I've replaced a bad thermostat, that may have been the original cause of the problem (it was sticking open). I have replaced the front and back sensors (A/F and rear 02), and likely will have to replace the extremely expensive ULEV CAT, $800 mail order/$1200 list.

about to hit 92,000 in my 99 :)

To All:

Just turned 82,320. :D

154,200

Got my car on the 23rd of August 1 year ago and have already added 27,000 miles.

Jeez!

So this car has been in my possession for a year now, and I've logged a healthy 27,200 miles on it.

I can say that I never expected to spend so much money maintaining and repairing this car, and I am 100% regretful of not getting a buyers inspection before buying it, as well as buying it sight unseen.

That being said, it's all set in stone now, and I have made it my car, and I do enjoy it.

In 27,000 miles I...

Replaced...Fixed...
4 Tires
Front + Rear Brakes
Timing belt, drive belt, accessory belts.
Engine Seals
Water Pump
CV Axles (2)
Spark plugs
Spark plug wires
Remote to the alarm
Upper Control Arm (Front)
Clock Light
HVAC Lights
Motor Mounts
Starter
Battery
Radiator
Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
VTEC Solenoid Gasket
Heater Hoses
Transmission Fluid - Honda ATF
Coolant - Honda Blue

Things that need attention at 154,500 miles...
Cat Converter - $$$
Drivers seat motor has looseness
Solder in one of the HVAC light bulbs that don't easily replace, they're hard wired.
Replace the sway bar endlinks.
Replace the ball joints.
Only 4 of the 6 speakers work, neither speaker in the front doors works.
Tail lights are not properly sealed, hoping to just replace them all together if I can find a good set.
Passenger side door lock sticks in humid and cold weather.
There are a few rattles in the interior and the body flexes and emits creaking noises on certain roads.
Drivers side fender well lining flew out on the highway, will need to replace that.

I probably won't fix many of these things, simply cause I don't think its worth it at this point. I'm just driving it to get my moneys worth out of this poor investment and hope it doesn't ask too much of me mechanically since I've done so much to it already. It runs very strong and I will keep it for awhile.

The Honda specialist I go to tells me that the 98-02 Accord's were Honda's mistake along with the 99-04 Odyssey's. The owner reports that he has never seen so many problems, especially with the build quality and electronics. The engines and suspensions are up to par according to him, however the transmissions were real f-up's, as we all know.

I have my 1996 Accord back here in Texas again, (it was with my Mom in New Orleans for 2 years), and I spent the past 3 days driving it around, and while it doesn't have the get up and go of my 99, it feels like a much higher quality vehicle. Everything from the solid heavy doors, to the soft dash plastics, to the paint which is holding up far better than my 99 was before I had it painted not long ago. - It all feels and looks of higher quality, IMO. My 96 is still taking baby steps at 130k miles, but it's holding up relatively well. I need to have it serviced soon (30k svc), and replace a few wear and tear things, but all in all, I think it will probably last longer than my 99 as far as the effects of time are concerned.

That is all,
Tyler:wave:

Accordlover:

I HATE to say this...but in almost-perfect agreement with you....

My '02 simply does NOT have the (overall) quality of my trusty '86. IMCO, Gen Three, Gen Four, and early Gen Five Accords are the BEST Honda ever produced, to date.

Three, Gen Four, and early Gen Five Accords are the BEST Honda ever produced, to date.

Kinda upsetting, but it seems like it. My 99 just spun 178 and I think time is more of a factor than mileage where I live. I will say that most of my car has been impressive despite the harsh environment. Cancer has been knocking at my door and someone let it in. Been thinking about replaceing it with a late 7th gen 6sp but not sure I want to gamble with the build quality that some have been complaining about.

Long time no post...a mere 116K at the moment on the car in the signature.

I just turned 189,000 yesterday on mine. I was too busy concentrating on the road construction to take a picture. I will pass 190k easily this month with all of the driving we have to do.

Accordlover:

I HATE to say this...but in almost-perfect agreement with you....

My '02 simply does NOT have the (overall) quality of my trusty '86. IMCO, Gen Three, Gen Four, and early Gen Five Accords are the BEST Honda ever produced, to date.
The comparison I think, is to Government Motors. When Honda's quality and reliability is the same or worse than, GM, this is when Honda will officially suck...
I dont think even with the transmission, and all the other problems, is there yet...

The comparison I think, is to Government Motors. When Honda's quality and reliability is the same or worse than, GM, this is when Honda will officially suck...
I dont think even with the transmission, and all the other problems, is there yet...

No, I don't think so either.

However, some GM cars are very good. My friend has a 2005 Malibu with 104.5k miles, and she has only replaced two things. The remote to the alarm, and the EVAP canister due to a CEL. It has only one issue at the moment, and she has not had it diagnosed yet, sometimes it hesitates to start. I assume it's the starter. Not bad for any car I think. None of our Honda's make it 100k with no issues, maybe we never get good ones? :lmao:

For everything you get these days, you give up something you had. - This is especially true in the world of automobiles. In 98 Honda gave us an Accord with more power, more refinement, more safety, more luxury, more space etc. And they made it slightly less expensive than its predecessor at the same time. No small accomplishment. This is where the poorer paint quality, cheaper interior plastics, thinner body panels and what not come in.

The trend continues down the line with future Accords, you get some new goodies and you loose some of the old things Honda felt that buyers wouldn't notice until after they drove off the lot; that's basically what it comes down to. Pretty or not.

All this being said, I'll drive my 99 Accord anyday over the 96, it's a much nicer vehicle to drive. But parked side by side, a blindfolded man would tell you the 96 had a richer feel, and a man with the best pair of eyes would tell you the 96 looks to be built to a much higher standard.

You do drive more than you look at your car, so I guess Honda didn't make such a big mistake in that department.

Well, I'm mostly happy with my 2001 Ex Accord. The pre-98 Accords were too small. As it is, I have to get in to my car carefully, or I'll hit my head on the roof or my shins on the lower dash (or both). I payed 10.5K at a dealer (for my 6th Gen EX), this was two years ago (it was, low average with KBB), it had 96K miles, and was in above-far condition (they said grate condition). My most favorite Accord, is the 7th Gen's. I felt at the time, I could not afford a newer (7th Gen) car...

This CAT (P0420) problem, I'm having now, is really a big problem. A CAT is $800 mail order, or $1200 at the dealer. There is no aftermarket (ULEV).

Climbing up on a soapbox...

I know >10 6thGen owners, all years and both engines. Most are original owners or have owned them for a long time. All are happy with their cars and most have only performed routine maint on them (three have >150K miles on the odo). Two got bit by the trans, but Honda picked up the tab.

The average 6thGen is close to 10 years old, probably has >100K miles and probably has had 2+ owners. One or more owners may have abused (VTEC, yo!) it, neglected routine maint and/or put God only know what kind of fluids into it. IMHO the maint and repair I read about on here and at another 6thGen site are not totally out of line for a car with these attributes.

I've never ridden in a 4th/5thGen, so no comment. The 7th is nice, maybe the best Gen of the Accord...but, for me it's a toss-up since the 6th and 7th both do things good/bad. The 8th is too big for me, but I understand how Honda would want to go along with the "supersize" American mentality. If we were looking for a replacement for my wife's van we would def check out the 8th. No, I'm not saying the 8th is as big as a van. What I'm saying is that we could consider the 8th as a family hauler since it's grown in size.

...and now stepping back down.

Climbing up on a soapbox...

I know >10 6thGen owners, all years and both engines. Most are original owners or have owned them for a long time. All are happy with their cars and most have only performed routine maint on them (three have >150K miles on the odo). Two got bit by the trans, but Honda picked up the tab.

The average 6thGen is close to 10 years old, probably has >100K miles and probably has had 2+ owners. One or more owners may have abused (VTEC, yo!) it, neglected routine maint and/or put God only know what kind of fluids into it. IMHO the maint and repair I read about on here and at another 6thGen site are not totally out of line for a car with these attributes.

I've never ridden in a 4th/5thGen, so no comment. The 7th is nice, maybe the best Gen of the Accord...but, for me it's a toss-up since the 6th and 7th both do things good/bad. The 8th is too big for me, but I understand how Honda would want to go along with the "supersize" American mentality. If we were looking for a replacement for my wife's van we would def check out the 8th. No, I'm not saying the 8th is as big as a van. What I'm saying is that we could consider the 8th as a family hauler since it's grown in size.

...and now stepping back down.

I hear what you are saying, as far as used car histories and not knowing how well cared for a car was. I still think it's just a matter of good ones and bad ones for the most part. My car was meticulously cared for by the same dealership for 9 years, and I have every service record from major services to small things like headlight bulbs and wiper blade inserts. As the second owner, I feel my car is still getting the same treatment as it did from it's 1st, a good thing.

Side note, I'm at 154,600 miles now... oh jeez! I need to lay off the throttle!:lmao:

I still think it's just a matter of good ones and bad ones for the most part...Side note, I'm at 154,600 miles now... oh jeez! I need to lay off the throttle!:lmao:

Agree 100% - with your car's extensive service history you would expect it to be one of the trouble free ones. No doubt quality control started downhill with the 6th for whatever reason. Mike posted a good link over in the 6thGen trans saga thread that discussed the trans production quality control problems.

Jeez, man, can't you find a dealer closer to your house to transfer to?:)

To All:

At the risk of ticking off everyone...

IMHO, I believe Gen Three and Gen Four Accords to be the BEST Honda ever built, on the basis of styling, features, and especially QUALITY. I would KILL to have a mint-condition 1993 Accord "EX" Coupe, with ~30,000, one-owner miles!

After mid-Gen Five, circa 1997, styling, features, QUALITY, and RELIABILITY started going to Hell, in a handbasket, far as I'm concerned.

Gen Seven Accords are UGLY as incest, to me. The instrument cluster and HVAC/Audio controls make me PUKE. The 5ATs on 2003-2004 models are as bad as (if not worse than) the Gen Six 4ATs. And I can't count the number of complaints about brake problems...from Gen Seven and Gen Eight owners.

It deeply disturbs me...and disappoints me...that HMC has allowed their "world-class" car....deteriorate so far.

just a litle side note here:

starting next week, i'll be driving my car once again for about a month... :banana:

plans for it:

- get everything checked out
- teach mom how to smooth out her shifts, along with backing up (she stalls it constantly right now while in reverse...)
- trip to the beach for 4 days
- trip to ohio
- maybe another trip to GA

all in all, i'm looking to get back into the swing of things by putting about 5k on the car from 15aug-12sept...

i think that it's very doable.... :yes: :thmsup:

ps: new pics to come as well.... :D

Agree 100% - with your car's extensive service history you would expect it to be one of the trouble free ones. No doubt quality control started downhill with the 6th for whatever reason. Mike posted a good link over in the 6thGen trans saga thread that discussed the trans production quality control problems.

Jeez, man, can't you find a dealer closer to your house to transfer to?:)

:) Driving keeps me alive, and my wallet empty.

~cough note that stiller fan has xx'd out his mileage for he is ashamed that I am winning the race to 200k miles. :lmao: ~ You can't hide forever!

tyler,

i have done that only cause i rarely get reports on mileage updates to my car....

that will change come the end of the wknd, when i finally get home...

and tyler, unless you start driving 5k a month, i will pass you.... remember, the 93 is still the car to beat... 34x k miles.... mom's former temp worker is driving it now, and we are going to meet up for pics when i get home.... old and new accords... :banana: :notworthy:

i gues i need to update my siggy now.... on my way to 151k miles...

pics to come tomorrow, along with a couple things that she'll need....

155,200 miles

Out of service for the next week due to body work. :(

Well, my car is I4 and has a BAXA AT w/ 131k miles on it. The only major repair so far is this screwy p1452 code. I was in an accident back in 07 and had power steering pump and radiator replaced. I did the timing bet 2 months ago and will go so far as to rebuild the tranny when it goes ($1,900-3yr/36k warranty) and will also do the cat. (ULEV).

The only thing I may not do is replace the engine if it ever gets to that.

Right now I am using about a little less than 1qt/ per 3000 miles.

Overall I would like to keep this car until a piston rod goes through the hood as I hate paying $300-$400/mnth.

here you go, here are the updated pics of my car, along with some surprise damage that i found saturday night when i got home...

more...

last set...

oh btw, the oil spot isn't from my current car... it was from the 93... :wave:

i took her out for a 200 mile jog this afternoon, to get a good feel of how she's aged.... she hasn't... she's been frozen in time since i left for the most part....

the only issues that i really have right now are a wheel bearing on the right side, and she's slightly out of alignment... also, i wanna get that left headlight shining again...

Looks real good. What happened to the hood? I'd just grind off the rust and touch up with some rust resistant paint from the auto paint supply store. The color won't match well but the rust won't spread or you'll at least slow it down.

Looks like the TL with the bullet hole is still around. :D

So nice to see pics of your dirty engine. You must be trying to get RtexasF mad at you. :D

Hopefully you checked the oil level since I recall the car uses some oil. Your pcv valve looks like aftermarket. An oem pcv valve is much more durable...around $13 at www.collegehillshonda.com . Since you havn't tried AutoRx yet consider topping off with some High Mileage oil from Mobil or Valvoline MaxLife. Worked for me.

i have no clue what happened to the hood... my mom and brother both said that they have no clue either... altho i am a bit suspect of that, considering that i lost most of my bumper once when my mom was borrowing my 93 a couple yrs ago... i was pissed, but it happened so long ago (the 99) that i soon dropped it. what probably happened was that some truck probably backed into that and left it as is...

my car's eingine hasn't been cleaned since i left.... :lmao:

going to check my lvl today to see how it looks, and add the spare 10w40 as needed... i do plan on doing the auto rx when i'm home too, see how that helps with consumption, if at all... oh btw, multiple people looked at the pcv valve and said that it was working properly....

I take pics every 5,000...
Here is my last shot..

Im coming up on 200,000 in a bout a 2 weeks..

Well, I'm mostly happy with my 2001 Ex Accord. The pre-98 Accords were too small. As it is, I have to get in to my car carefully, or I'll hit my head on the roof or my shins on the lower dash (or both). I payed 10.5K at a dealer (for my 6th Gen EX), this was two years ago (it was, low average with KBB), it had 96K miles, and was in above-far condition (they said grate condition). My most favorite Accord, is the 7th Gen's. I felt at the time, I could not afford a newer (7th Gen) car...

This CAT (P0420) problem, I'm having now, is really a big problem. A CAT is $800 mail order, or $1200 at the dealer. There is no aftermarket (ULEV).

I've had the failing cat for a couple of years now. When Prince showed me on his live diagnostic that the cat indeed was no longer having any constructive effect, my next question was if the material breaking down could find its way to the engine or other harmful effects. Once confirmed that the I4 confirguration only sends the broken down material out the back end, I haven't worried about it anymore. When time for an inspection, I find a shop down the road and ask them to clear the code. Then drive it straight to the inspection and move on for another year.

I can't bring myself to spend the almost $1k to replace the cat on a vehicle I have semi-retired and stands just below 200k miles. If it were back on the road full time, maybe...but then again knowing the performance isn't affected...meh.

I read with interest the comments on the best gen Accord. Owning a 2nd, 4th, and 6th gen...they have each served me very well. The 2nd and 4th were 2 door vehicles primarily for me as a driver. I considered my 4th gen 2 door coupe in dark charcoal gray to be one of the best looking cars I owned. With a family now, the 6th gen has possibly had more potential to shine with more being demanded of it. Sure the tranny was an engineering faux pas but since H took care of it and the 2nd one is rock solid 120k miles later, I call that "even" to say the least.
So in the end, picking a fave of these is akin to asking which of my kids is my favorite. That's a little extreme of a comparison but each of these cars did well by me.

So come on guys...catch up to my 187k already on my 6th. (It would have been at 217k if not for being replaced.)

I take pics every 5,000...
Here is my last shot..

Im coming up on 200,000 in a bout a 2 weeks..

Accordsforall, where have you been? Still posting on TCC?

So come on guys...catch up to my 187k already on my 6th.

pshaw, that was sooooo two months ago for me. :tongue:Taken on 6/27/09

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/ILOVENICHELLE/double187.jpg

Only 10k more to go...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/v6accordbob/silver%20accord/190k.jpg

So come on guys...catch up to my 187k already on my 6th. (It would have been at 217k if not for being replaced.)

Hey, Bowzer, glad to see you back in here sharing your 6thGen wisdom. If we both stay at our current rate I project I'll catch you in 12 years. :yes:

man, i am sooo jealous of yall on here....

if i was in the states, instead of stationed in japan, i would have over 200k by now on the 99.... :yes: :thmsup:

guess i'll just have to take every interstate possible when i return for good.... :nuts: :banana:

I will be getting this 02 LX from my parents in about 7 weeks for $3000. It's a car they use at their summer house for just driving to the grocery store etc. It's only got 37,000 miles on it. Can't wait to get it.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii115/KvilleKrawler/2002%20Accord/Honda003.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii115/KvilleKrawler/2002%20Accord/Honda007.jpg

Wow! Only 37k? That's like a dream come true. :) Looks like you're in Montana? Or the car was purchased their anyway. :thumbsup:

Wow! Only 37k? That's like a dream come true. :) Looks like you're in Montana? Or the car was purchased their anyway. :thumbsup:

That's what I said. My wifes 07 Matrix has 1k more miles than the accord.

Yup, there summer home is in Montana. They use the 4 Runner for most trips as they are almost all off road.

first post here on these forums! w00t w00t~!

anyways, mine (2000) is about to roll over on 174k. got it used back in july of o6. it had 108,300 back then.

Mine is a 2002, and i have 117K on it.

199500 last night on the wifes car.

We have now owned my Accord for 7 years. My Dad purchased it new in August of 2002. Now the car is up to 120,514 miles. This year I put a total of 24,967 miles on the car, which is a recored beating out last years total of 23,831, the previous recored. For the year I averaged 26.5 mpg and spent a total of $2,088.56 on gas, a little over $1,000 cheaper than last year. The average price I paid per gallon for the year was $2.23. This year also set a record for repair and maintenance costs mostly due to the fact I had to have the 100k mile maintenance done this year. This year I replaced the battery, timing belt, water pump, serpentine belts, idler pulley, tensioner assembly, hydraulic tensioner, clock light bulb, climate control display bulb, hazard light button bulb, air filter, cabin air filters, and the rear hub bearing assembly. I also had five oil changes, one transmission fluid change, and one anti-freeze change. The total cost for repairs and maintenance for the year was $1,804.03. I've also driven my car in twelve different states this year, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. I've added a picture of my car after washing and waxing it yesterday.

154,191 as of this afternoon at 1pm EST....

here is my itenerary:

- round trip to casino and back (2 hrs each way)

- trip to GA (12 hrs one way)

- trip to pensacola, then panama city beach FL (4.5 hrs to p-cola, 3 hrs to PCB from p-cola)

- return trip to columbus, ga from FL (3 hrs)

- trip from columbus, ga to surf city, nc via charlestion, sc (had to p/u mom from airport last saturday)

- couple trips back and forth about topsail island (about 45 mins round trip each time)

- trip from NC to home yesterday (11 hrs driving... also add in stops for bathroom and lunch)

tomorrow, we FLY to colorado to see my brother at the air force academy, come back the following tuesday, then hoping to get the car close to 155k miles before i fly back on the 13th..... :banana:

~170,000...

To kill the P0420; Replaced;
Thermostat, code came back in 3 weeks. Possibly the original cause (was running between 150-180F (now at 182-188F, normally) Had evidence, it was sticking open).
Front 02 sensor (actually a wide band, A/F sensor), code back in 2 days.
Rear 02 sensor, code not back in one month, so far.

To save the transmission;
Now using AMS-OIL-Univ-ATF. I have done eight drain/refills (not inc. Z1 d/r) since Honda replace the trany at ~101K.
During the sixth d/r, the oil was sent out, for testing. All was OK, except they found too much Aluminum at 54ppm (should be more like 5.4ppm).
I found out that all re-man tranys, get an in-line oil filter, ordered the OEM filter, later decided to use a Magnefine instead. Replaced filter (in same Loc. as OEM), did two more d/r cycles. Plan to do one more d/r and re-sample (test) ATF, at next engine oil change.

Other (replaced);
Replace the rear right wheel barring.
Cap and rotter (and checked the wires, plugs).
Master brake cylinder CAP.

so, it's been 11 days since my first post here in this thread (and forum!). to update my mileage, i'm at 174,8xx. so, i've driven about 1,000 miles in 11 days. haha :D

After reading all of the posts, I think I may have the lowest mileage 6th Gen...
2002 EX sedan with leather and ULEV (vtec). Note - 2 of the 4 tires are originals. As of 09/24:
15,987 miles

A few more:

dude, 15k miles?! that's like 1,200 miles a year or w/e.

To All:

Advance apologies for no odo photo to back up my keyboard.

I have owned my '02 exactly one (1) year, as of today.

Mileage at time of purchase (09/24/08): 79,452
Mileage today (09/24/09): 82,885
Total miles driven: 3,433 (Average: 286 miles/month)

dude, 15k miles?! that's like 1,200 miles a year or w/e.

I bought it for my Mom and she hadn't driven much, especially in the past two years.

Effin Ponderous:

Simply UH-MAZING! Far as I'm concerned, that's still a brand-new car! :yes:

Rob,
It really is new. It even drives like it did the day I delivered it to her.

I bought it for my Mom and she hadn't driven much, especially in the past two years.

Can you take a pic of between the radiator and the front engine mount, that includes the radiator drain (off-white colored). I'm interested in whether 2002 got the in-line transmission filter? Stand in front of the car, centered on the radiator cap, look straight down.

We all, recommend doing a drain and refil, on the transmission every 15-30K miles...

No, It does not.

No, It does not.
This means there is no filter of any kind. I would make sure you regularly draining and refilling the transmission. Dont let any one FLUSH the trany. If your still in warranty (109K/ 7Yrs?), probably should not add an in-line filter. Otherwise you should consider adding one, and switching to a synthetic Z1 equiv. ATF. These transmission are more failure prone...

This means there is no filter of any kind. I would make sure you regularly draining and refilling the transmission. Dont let any one FLUSH the trany. If your still in warranty (109K/ 7Yrs?), probably should not add an in-line filter. Otherwise you should consider adding one, and switching to a synthetic Z1 equiv. ATF. These transmission are more failure prone... Why not flush? Sorry for the ignorance here.

Effin Ponderous:

Unfortunately, the 4AT transmissions on Gen Six tend to be problematic, especially on the V6 cars. The main reason is excessive heat, as a result of poor cooling and what many regard as an inferior ATF, namely Honda Z-1.

The "BAXA" "MAXA" and "B7XA" transmissions are subject to fail, at any time, regardless of mileage driven or hours of service. With reasonable care, it might go 200,000 miles. Conversely, it might fail at 20,000 miles.

I strongly suggest you read "The Continuing Saga..." thread. While a very long study, it is rich with excellent information, both written and photographic.

Per what Bruce Hawkins stated, I strongly advise against tranny flushing. Given your (incredibly low) mileage, your car should require only a drain-and-refill procedure. I strongly recommend the use of an inline filter and conversion to a fully-synthetic ATF (e.g., Red Line D4, AmsOil, Mobil One, etc.) on ALL 4AT cars. On the V6 cars, I strongly recommend the installation of an auxilliary transmission cooler.

While you are way below the mileage limit, you are near/at the time limit for warranty coverage on your transmission. In the event of failure, any coverage will be strictly at the discretion of HMC, per your Zone Representative.

Your car is a "Peach," a real "Cream Puff." Take good care of it, and it will take good care of you! :thmsup: :yes:

While you are way below the mileage limit, you are near/at the time limit for warranty coverage on your transmission. In the event of failure, any coverage will be strictly at the discretion of HMC, per your Zone Representative.


The 02's were excluded from Honda's extended trans warranty, so they only have the 3/36K. At this point no 6thGen is under a Honda Corp warranty.

92k for me

117k on my 2000 Accord LX

337891 Kilometres, on a 1998
Which when converted comes out just under 210k Miles.
Runs beautifully in my opinion :)

78k on a 2001 accord, thinking of selling it becuase the A/C problems im having......

95,058 as of my fill-up earlier today on my 1999 LX (which I purchased slightly less than four weeks ago).

78k on a 2001 accord, thinking of selling it becuase the A/C problems im having......

what would you get to replace it if you were to sell it?

AC problem. He may have a good problem. If he needs a compressor, Honda has an updated one, that works better than the old one. Make sure you replace the receiver-dryer, as this is ware the crud collects...

I'm at 172K almost, and the CEL/MIL P0420 is still OFF (after replacing the rear 02 sensor (code is for a bad CAT).

He may have a good problem. If he needs a compressor, Honda has an updated one, that works better than the old one. Make sure you replace the receiver-dryer, as this is ware the crud collects...

I'm at 172K almost, and the CEL/MIL P0420 is still OFF (after replacing the rear 02 sensor (code is for a bad CAT).

my CEL has been on for nearly a year. it's been on for the stupid EGR valve/port AFAIK. if there are any other CEL codes that have popped up since then, then idk what they are. i don't have an OBDII scanner/reader, and i'm not willing to pay somebody $50 to look at it for me when all it is just plugging it in and getting information about the car.

lately, my car has been having low idle revs (estimating 300 - 500 RPM) at idle, when i know it should be more like 700 to 900 RPM or something. it doesn't have these low revs all the time, but i've been noticing that my car is doing these more and more as time goes on. when i'm driving, or even just have my pedal on the gas just a little bit, i don't feel any loss of power or hesitation. my car still performs well.

does anybody think that is caused by the EGR valve/port being clogged, or could it be caused by something else that i'm not aware of because i haven't had my CEL re-checked to see if it still is the EGR valve/port?

i'd fix this myself, but i lack the mechanical know-how on taking apart the intake manifold to clean it out. i've seen the PDF on how to do it, and i know that under the plastic covers, there are like 8 bolts that allow the manifold to come off. and once its off, i start using carb cleaner and a brush or two in order to clean off the carbon build up. i'm afraid i'll break something, or have something large go down into the intake ports inside the engine cuz sometimes i'm a klutz. at the same time, i don't want to take my car to the dealer because they've quoted me at $425 for the labor on this. i would take it in, but i just don't have that kind of money.

now, if i were to suck it up and do the job myself, how long would it take for me to clean out the intake manifold and the EGR port? 3 to 4 hours? the PDF says it should be a 1.5 hour job for an experienced mechanic. and, in order to reset the CEL, what would need to happen? would it go away on its own immediately, or would i need to disconnect the battery? i know disconnecting the battery would work for sure, but i'm curious as to know if it would go away by itself.