Thanks for the many replies, it is actually a manual so I would say it's a trillion times better than an auto.
Our holden auto is a bit iffy, anyway, I didn't check when it was flushed but it's been serviced without fail at Astoria it's entire life. I have a few people who can vouch for Astoria being really good.
As for the comp test we have not yet, it's going to get a RWC and I'd like to think the Honda servicing and the RWC would lead to a good car.
I don't plan on power shifting and doing burnouts, Jasemas so I hope it'll survive well.

Thanks again for the replies.
Dale.