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Honda Civic 2000?

I am looking to buy a car, a local dealer is offering a 2000 Honda Civic. It has 106,000 miles on it, it feels strong and looks good.

My question is, how many miles can I expect to get out of this car? The dealer claims that Civics can go to 200,000 miles. I usually don't drive much, maybe 4000 miles a year, but have some trips ahead of me of about 2000 miles. Is this car likely to make it OK? Are there special maintanance problems I need to know about?

Also, the ceiling of the trunk has no pad, the speakers and wires are exposed, is there supposed to be a pad there?

Thank you.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    If you are worry just have a full inspection and mantaince check on the civic. Civic can go up to 200,000 or more depends "on time" oil change and regular inspections. Year 2000 Civic should have pad on the trunk and the wires are exposed that means someone is messing with the speakers. How much is the car? If they are expecting for a cheap price then thats probably what the car is worth. Double check the condition of the car before you buy it.

  • 1 decade ago

    I work for Honda and we build Civics at my Plant. 106000 is fine but the main concern is the wires exposed and no pad. There is supposed to be a pad and if those wires are exposed who know what the previous owner has done. Only buy Certified used Hondas they are checked thoroughly. If you are not the dealer may be trying to unload the car quickly, and in most case no warranty is offered. Then all repairs are on you.

    Also ask for a Car fax report

    Source(s): I work for Honda been in car sales and am ASE Certified
  • 1 decade ago

    Honda's are great cars! And yes it'll go for 200,000 miles! I've seen it myself many times. As for the wires...i dont know, thats not really my field, but exposed wires are never good. I'd be interested in how much they want for it. Especailly with it being from a dealership. If it's from a Honda dealership find out if it's certifiable...thats always a good thing! Good luck.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Honda Civics are amazing cars. I have one personally, and it is great. Honda's usually last a very long time, considering that their price usually does not depriciate much. (example: if you buy it now for $11000 now, in a few years you could sell it for not much less) If you are going on trips, the Honda is definately the car to get. Just make sure that this specific one is in good condition and the you trust the seller.

    Good Luck!

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  • 1 decade ago

    check to see that the timing belt has been changed. that should be done around 95,000 to 100,000 miles. that should be priority #1. make it a condition of purchase!

    a history of good regular oil changes (and trans oil and coolant in good condition) also is recommended.

    they usually don't need alignment or shock/strut changes for the life of the vehicle.

    all the regular stuff (plugs, brake pads, clutch, brake and clutch fluid) are normal wear and tear.

    Source(s): just traded my '00 civic with just under 140,000 miles (no trouble) for an '07.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you have to be careful with these cars espically civics.. kids like to buy them than take them out to the street and race them and alot of them dont know what their doing... and some dealerships will rip you off in a heart beat.. if i were you only buy from major dealerships not those rink a dink ones

  • 1 decade ago

    hondas are great cars, dont get me wrong, but IF something goes wrong with it (even something small) you can pretty much count on paying quite a bit to fix it

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