Re: 1999 Honda Civic?
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "ident" <asdf@asdf.eu> wrote in news:13ob6p04quqj58a@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>
>>> "ident" <asdf@asdf.eu> wrote in
>>> news:13ob1c1jmgje78e@corp.supernews.com:
>>>
>>>> I'm the original owner of a 98 Civic with less than 50k miles. I
>>>> take the bus to work which helps to keep mileage low. I should hit
>>>> 100k some time in 2020 :D
>>>>
>>> do you think you are the exception or the norm?
>>>
>>> I also had a low mileage 94 Integra;only 59K original miles on it
>>> when it was stolen last June.(stripped,and torched...) :-(
>> I'm obviously not normal! This is my only car and given how much
>> thieves like Civics, it is a miracle the car hasn't been stolen.
>>
>
> I suggest you install a well-hidden fuel pump cutoff switch.

i second that. very effective.


> Then they will not be able to start the car and drive it off like they did
> my Integra GS-R. (despite an alarm with starter disable)
> Gone in 60 Seconds....very accurate,in my case.
>

Re: 1999 Honda Civic?
 

"ident" <asdf@asdf.eu> wrote in news:13odmi1h492549e@corp.supernews.com:

> Jim Yanik wrote:
>
>> "ident" <asdf@asdf.eu> wrote in
>> news:13ob6p04quqj58a@corp.supernews.com:
>>
>> > Jim Yanik wrote:
>> >
>> >> "ident" <asdf@asdf.eu> wrote in
>> >> news:13ob1c1jmgje78e@corp.supernews.com:
>> >>
>> >> > I'm the original owner of a 98 Civic with less than 50k miles. I
>> >> > take the bus to work which helps to keep mileage low. I should
>> hit >> > 100k some time in 2020 :D
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> do you think you are the exception or the norm?
>> >>
>> >> I also had a low mileage 94 Integra;only 59K original miles on it
>> >> when it was stolen last June.(stripped,and torched...) :-(
>> >
>> > I'm obviously not normal! This is my only car and given how much
>> > thieves like Civics, it is a miracle the car hasn't been stolen.
>> >
>>
>> I suggest you install a well-hidden fuel pump cutoff switch.
>> Then they will not be able to start the car and drive it off like
>> they did my Integra GS-R. (despite an alarm with starter disable)
>> Gone in 60 Seconds....very accurate,in my case.
>
> Thanks. I found instructions on the web, but will wait until it is
> warmer outside before installing.
>

Heh,I waited,too......

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Jim Yanik
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at
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Re: 1999 Honda Civic?
 

On Jan 9, 6:10 pm, "James" <jnipper...@nospamfdn.com> wrote:
> My son is looking at a 1999 Honda Civic for a car for college. I think it
> has about 50K miles on it. That is all that I know.
>
> Does this car have a good reliability record? What would an average cost be
> ?
>
> Thanks for any comments !!
>
> James

Hi,

Maybe a bit late now to repy to you .... I have a Honda 1999 Civic
which I have owned from new. It has 67,435 miles on the clock. It was
our only car that my wife drove to go shopping. I got to work via the
bus. Then we bought a second car and now I have the Honda as my main
commute to work car. The low milage is because when she had she would
only drive it to go shopping maybe once or twice a week.

The honda has been reliable and I have changed the timing belt on it
at a Honda dealer. That is an expensive change, about $US 700. They do
the alternator and radiator liquid at the same time.

Problems have been the Check engine light came on a few times. Once I
took to the dealer who charge me $US 105 and had no idea why. The next
two times was (1) for a loose wire that came out of a clip (I found
and fixed myself with the help of an ODBII reader) and (2) the other
unforseen repair was for the primary oxgen sensor which I replaced
myself a week ago.

Other replacements have been battery, brake pads, tires. It has always
been Honda dealer serviced.

The car drives good and has never had me or my wife stranded.

Best, Mike.

Re: 1999 Honda Civic?
 

Very nice reply Mike, and many thanks !!

James