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davidrobe10
14-10-2009, 12:16 AM
Hi,
i have a 95 dc2 vti-r currently at 226,000km
it has no problems at the moment (apart from a few consumables such as cv joints needing replacment soon)
im thinking to keep it till 300,000km+ or 3 years. whichever comes later...
however doing a quick search on carsales i havent seen any cars with such high km's
so i just wanted to ask how long peoples integra's have lasted for or what the biggest repair bills could look like!
I know this is an obscure question but i would appriciate any info
Thanks,
David

NSPYRE
14-10-2009, 12:42 AM
all depends on how well its been taken care of, wat kind of climate the car is in, how its used, etc etc etc. there are too many variables to give an accurate answer.

my gf's DC2 is approaching 300,000km mark. i do all of the servicing for her car and still runs strong without anything major having gone wrong.

all comes down to chance.

Lukey
14-10-2009, 01:30 AM
my dc4 done 263000 and still going strong

GSi_PSi
14-10-2009, 01:37 AM
do a compression test on the motor see how healthy it is

davidrobe10
14-10-2009, 10:15 AM
Thanks for the info i never heard of that test before, will that test basically tell me if anything is wearing out on the engine thats expencive to replace?

GSi_PSi
14-10-2009, 10:42 AM
will give the compression on each cylinder, should be between 200-250psi, just giving the overall health of the motor.

NSPYRE
14-10-2009, 12:13 PM
bear in mind however that the engine is not always the most expensive thing to repair/replace...

davidrobe10
14-10-2009, 12:54 PM
ok cool, so ill do a compression test, is there any other tests to check if the more expencive parts are functioning properley or in good condition ?
what kind of parts are you talking about NSPYRE ?
Thanks guys!

Lukey
14-10-2009, 03:00 PM
im assuming gearbox?

SiReal
14-10-2009, 03:26 PM
not a dc2, but my ex-EJ8 had 296,000kms and vtec still kicked in with no smoke or oil burning. Healthiest sub 300k kms car ever.

My dc2 has 132k kms and its still fine and dandy.

dinorider
15-10-2009, 12:21 PM
My 96 DC2 is on 190000kms, engine consumes almost no oil. Compression test came in healthy. But timing belt is due at the next service, and I expect CV joints to last another 20,000kms before requiring attention.

Other things to look out for include worn shock absorbers and suspension bushings. These are must-replace items any car as they age.

Also gearbox synchro issues past the 200,000kms, though I've noticed that this is hit and miss depending on how the car was driven throughout its life.

Then maybe an odd electrical gremlin here and there if you're unlucky.

NSPYRE is right, the engine isn't the only expensive thing on the car. IMHO, I reckon the most expensive bit is the paintwork. Leave a car in the sun for 5 years without waxing and polishing, then see what happens to the paint, then go ask for a quote on a full repaint. You will Sh*t your pants.

But if you're the type who doesn't mind a junked up looking car as long as it's 'mechanically A1' then this doesn't apply.

I've heard stories from my mech about 300,000km B18C engines with no problems. If well cared for, I'm not worried about the engine. Its the other mechanical rotating bits that concern me.

Chr1s
15-10-2009, 01:11 PM
How long is a piece of string?

There is no finite answer for such a question, too many variables come into play.

All you can do is maintain the car best you can and take care of it when driving it. All machines have a certain lifespan depicted by the engineers which they are designed due to warranty/money reasons.

Compression test is only one aspect of health.

ChiLLie
15-10-2009, 04:11 PM
my 95 dc2 vti-r is at 196XXX kms. I've had to replace steering rack and cv joints/arms of late. OIL is not burning whatsoever. the Engine is still really quiet, besides the typical 'noisy' injectors. besides that, the car's suspension is a lil off, and clutch slave is starting to leak SLIGHTLY. all in all, taking care of the car has kept it going as strong and as 'healthy' as it is now. I saw an old, OLD integra in japan (maybe 89 model) with over 400,000kms on it. still went well. just take care of it yo.

integragsi96
23-10-2009, 08:45 AM
my 96 dc4 gsi has lasted 273XXXkms and still going strong, been serviced every 30,000kms and hasnt miss a beat, no tappet noise, just purrs

davidrobe10
23-10-2009, 02:16 PM
cool thanks for the info guys, ill prob keep it for the next 3-4 years then!

Lukey
23-10-2009, 02:26 PM
my 96 dc4 gsi has lasted 273XXXkms and still going strong, been serviced every 30,000kms and hasnt miss a beat, no tappet noise, just purrs

every 30k?!?!!?

should change the oil + oil filter every 5k

davidrobe10
24-10-2009, 11:31 AM
isnt it every 10k or 6months?

Lukey
24-10-2009, 03:13 PM
better to do it every 5k imho

dinorider
25-10-2009, 06:38 PM
my 96 dc4 gsi has lasted 273XXXkms and still going strong, been serviced every 30,000kms and hasnt miss a beat, no tappet noise, just purrs

Holy Mac!

Every 30,000km?!?!

That's car cruelty.

For regular street use, change oil and filter every 8 to 10,000km. 5,000km if you're really anal about maintaining engine internals.

I hope you did the timing belt at 100,000Kms too....

ChiLLie
30-10-2009, 10:15 AM
rofl 30k km intervals huh

i'm getting close to the 200k mark, timing belt change time!? :(

integragsi96
30-10-2009, 12:48 PM
thats what the log book said :|
yehh i know its car cruelity but im only 17, first year trainee so thats all i can afford atm
well
plus im thinking about ditching it once i get onto my full licence for an evo 7 (if ive saved enough)
so yeh dont come back with the smart comments saying car cruelity when im only a first yr trainee on a shit wage

Lukey
31-10-2009, 01:57 PM
thats what the log book said :|
yehh i know its car cruelity but im only 17, first year trainee so thats all i can afford atm
well
plus im thinking about ditching it once i get onto my full licence for an evo 7 (if ive saved enough)
so yeh dont come back with the smart comments saying car cruelity when im only a first yr trainee on a shit wage

it costs like undr 100 bucks for a minor service.

or change the oil + filter if you can urself every 5km, and the alternate 5k take it to a mechanic.

and the sticker on the stock airbox says oils meant to be changed every 10k

GSi_PSi
31-10-2009, 03:44 PM
I wouldn't drive my car if i couldnt afford to do oil changes. Otherwise somethign fcks up its gonna cost lot more in the long run...

Toilet
31-10-2009, 04:10 PM
Are you serious. No more than $50 dollar for oil and $20 for a filter. Plus less than 1 hour of your time.
Petrol costs about that much nowadays. If you think you can reach an evo 7, I think you can afford to choose the better alternative in the short run.

NSPYRE
31-10-2009, 09:15 PM
thats what the log book said :|
yehh i know its car cruelity but im only 17, first year trainee so thats all i can afford atm
well
plus im thinking about ditching it once i get onto my full licence for an evo 7 (if ive saved enough)
so yeh dont come back with the smart comments saying car cruelity when im only a first yr trainee on a shit wage

if u cant spare $50 for a basic minor service every 8000km, maybe an evo isnt gonna be the best idea considering the amount of maintenance needed. plus its like 14-16L/100km on petrol to run it

Tw-38
31-10-2009, 09:57 PM
How to save $70 service cost in 6 month time?

Avoid these
1. 3 social events (dinner).
2. 20 coke bottles
3. 3 t-shirts
4. 1 jeans/pants
.....
20. 1 time Less Vtec yo per day.
.....
100. 6 packs of condom (assume you have gf)


There are hundreds of method to save 70 bucks in 6 months time.

If you cant take well care for the NA integra, i wouldnt know how you gonna take care turbo EVO7.

Peace!

integragsi96
03-11-2009, 11:20 AM
yehh i could afford a minor service easy. but my problem is the previous owner (picked up the car last month after being in crash and mistreated) is that for nearly 100,000kms he didnt have the car serviced, now the engine sounds fine and all, im just kinda worried about my timing belt and cams belts conditions
to the person above, ive got a shitty gsi b18b2 engine in it, unfortually i have no v-tec....still beats bombodores and falcons

Trice
03-11-2009, 12:52 PM
sorry to hijack the thread, but was jus wondering if its actually worth it to buy a dc2 which has ran about 200,000kms?

prolly no mods to the car, but will maintain it properly.

Lukey
04-11-2009, 08:46 AM
depends how well its been looked after

toix
23-12-2009, 10:08 AM
yehh i could afford a minor service easy. but my problem is the previous owner (picked up the car last month after being in crash and mistreated) is that for nearly 100,000kms he didnt have the car serviced, now the engine sounds fine and all, im just kinda worried about my timing belt and cams belts conditions
to the person above, ive got a shitty gsi b18b2 engine in it, unfortually i have no v-tec....still beats bombodores and falcons

dude questionable service history is even more of a reason to do regular oil & filter changes - its fun and easy to do yourself and costs less than a night out... and you can play mechanic and get covered in nice oily smelling oil:) i do mine in my apartment parking spot hehe

timing belt = cambelt and you can check it if you're worried. A visual inspection is usually heaps enough to look for damage/newness - a mechanic told me once if you still see the writing on it then its probably OK, if its fraying/cracked or a bit uneven lookin its worth changing for piece of mind! interference engines aren't worth the risk:)

imratedpg
23-12-2009, 04:21 PM
sorry to hijack the thread, but was jus wondering if its actually worth it to buy a dc2 which has ran about 200,000kms?

prolly no mods to the car, but will maintain it properly.

i bought my 93 dc2 for 6k and its done 250 XXXkms the motor still goes very good with 210 psi compression all round onli down side is the panels arnt at its best

FASN8U
23-12-2009, 04:42 PM
still beats bombodores and falcons
cool story bro , thats all that matters hey

integragsi96
02-01-2010, 08:10 AM
cool story bro , thats all that matters hey

Lol my pet hate are bombodores, falcons and those excels

integragsi96
02-01-2010, 08:12 AM
dude questionable service history is even more of a reason to do regular oil & filter changes - its fun and easy to do yourself and costs less than a night out... and you can play mechanic and get covered in nice oily smelling oil:) i do mine in my apartment parking spot hehe

timing belt = cambelt and you can check it if you're worried. A visual inspection is usually heaps enough to look for damage/newness - a mechanic told me once if you still see the writing on it then its probably OK, if its fraying/cracked or a bit uneven lookin its worth changing for piece of mind! interference engines aren't worth the risk:)

yehh i was quoted (mates rates) $350 to do a timing belt change. i did a air filter change on xmas day, put a cai in it

davidrobe10
04-01-2010, 01:25 PM
sorry to hijack the thread, but was jus wondering if its actually worth it to buy a dc2 which has ran about 200,000kms?

prolly no mods to the car, but will maintain it properly.

I bought mine at 190,000km's from a dealer,
I recommend you get a comprehensive RACV check done to make sure the engine and gearbox ect are all in good working order! Also with my experience at about 200,000km's some of the suspension bit's start to wear. I got the dealer to fix $800 worth of stuff for $150 (cost of the RACV check) before i bought the car. Then i replaced about $1,000 worth of bits over a year and a half that started to wear.

If it's in good condition i dont see why not! I started this thread because this is my first car and i was paranoid about it failing randomly. But that was completly unrealistic, the mechanics say its in really really good condition at 231,000km's now.
Hope that helps!

DC2-PWR
06-01-2010, 02:06 AM
I bought my dc2 a few weeks ago and the motor + chassis done 209XXX, the condition is immaculate, the owner took care of it so well.

From my knowledge I know my car is capable of doing 300,000km + but who knows what comes up.

Lukey
06-01-2010, 05:57 AM
I bought my dc2 a few weeks ago and the motor + chassis done 209XXX, the condition is immaculate, the owner took care of it so well.

From my knowledge I know my car is capable of doing 300,000km + but who knows what comes up.

my dc4 cracked 270xxx a week or so ago

Neesmo31
06-01-2010, 07:02 AM
As reference, mines got 139 atm, been regularly maintaned. Nothing out of place, great nick and whenever we do things (like check the valve clearance) they are still all within spec, but we still bring them down to the low side of factory.

Ill be looking to do all the suspension bushes soon, but i mean the main thing to look for is maintenance history. without recepits its just somebodys word that they have replaced the oil etc etc... i dont trust anyone i dont know, and some people i do know.

dvsx
07-01-2010, 11:57 PM
my dc4 cracked 270xxx a week or so ago

uh o, im at 260xxx