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2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
OK here's the siuation.
I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO maintenance beyond oil change, etc. However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the tune of $800. Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and look at a replacement? I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile round trip from Dallas to Houston... comments? Thanks everyone! |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
One quick observation: The timing belt for the 2000 CR-V is
due for replacement at 105k miles. I would have it done a.s.a.p., because (1) it's way overdue and (2) a failed timing belt has a high probability of destroying the engine. Tack on another $600 or so for replacing the timing belt. Otherwise, I wish the long term performance of CR-Vs was better known at this time. If this were a Honda Civic, I'd say put the money into it, because years-wise, it's young. Years on a car count more than miles, from my reading. My first inclination is to put the money into the truck and aim for another five years of performance. Even if you only get a year out of it, you're still paying less per annum than what this has cost you, no? <wf3h@comcast.net> wrote > OK here's the siuation. > > I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been > GREAT with NO > maintenance beyond oil change, etc. > > However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and > tires to the > tune of $800. > > Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near > future? How's > the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to > give it up and > look at a replacement? > > I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally > a 500 mile > round trip from Dallas to Houston... > > comments? > > Thanks everyone! > |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
One quick observation: The timing belt for the 2000 CR-V is
due for replacement at 105k miles. I would have it done a.s.a.p., because (1) it's way overdue and (2) a failed timing belt has a high probability of destroying the engine. Tack on another $600 or so for replacing the timing belt. Otherwise, I wish the long term performance of CR-Vs was better known at this time. If this were a Honda Civic, I'd say put the money into it, because years-wise, it's young. Years on a car count more than miles, from my reading. My first inclination is to put the money into the truck and aim for another five years of performance. Even if you only get a year out of it, you're still paying less per annum than what this has cost you, no? <wf3h@comcast.net> wrote > OK here's the siuation. > > I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been > GREAT with NO > maintenance beyond oil change, etc. > > However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and > tires to the > tune of $800. > > Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near > future? How's > the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to > give it up and > look at a replacement? > > I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally > a 500 mile > round trip from Dallas to Houston... > > comments? > > Thanks everyone! > |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
One quick observation: The timing belt for the 2000 CR-V is
due for replacement at 105k miles. I would have it done a.s.a.p., because (1) it's way overdue and (2) a failed timing belt has a high probability of destroying the engine. Tack on another $600 or so for replacing the timing belt. Otherwise, I wish the long term performance of CR-Vs was better known at this time. If this were a Honda Civic, I'd say put the money into it, because years-wise, it's young. Years on a car count more than miles, from my reading. My first inclination is to put the money into the truck and aim for another five years of performance. Even if you only get a year out of it, you're still paying less per annum than what this has cost you, no? <wf3h@comcast.net> wrote > OK here's the siuation. > > I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been > GREAT with NO > maintenance beyond oil change, etc. > > However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and > tires to the > tune of $800. > > Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near > future? How's > the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to > give it up and > look at a replacement? > > I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally > a 500 mile > round trip from Dallas to Houston... > > comments? > > Thanks everyone! > |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
(wf3h@comcast.net) writes:
> OK here's the siuation. > > I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO > maintenance beyond oil change, etc. > > However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the > tune of $800. > > Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's > the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and > look at a replacement? > > I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile > round trip from Dallas to Houston... > > comments? > > Thanks everyone! > A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an informed decision. From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. Dan |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
(wf3h@comcast.net) writes:
> OK here's the siuation. > > I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO > maintenance beyond oil change, etc. > > However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the > tune of $800. > > Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's > the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and > look at a replacement? > > I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile > round trip from Dallas to Houston... > > comments? > > Thanks everyone! > A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an informed decision. From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. Dan |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
(wf3h@comcast.net) writes:
> OK here's the siuation. > > I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO > maintenance beyond oil change, etc. > > However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the > tune of $800. > > Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's > the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and > look at a replacement? > > I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile > round trip from Dallas to Houston... > > comments? > > Thanks everyone! > A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an informed decision. From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. Dan |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
On Sun, 5 Aug 2007 15:40:21 -0600, "Elle"
<honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: >One quick observation: The timing belt for the 2000 CR-V is >due for replacement at 105k miles. I would have it done >a.s.a.p., because (1) it's way overdue and (2) a failed >timing belt has a high probability of destroying the engine. yeah i had a feeling this was the next big issue. > >Tack on another $600 or so for replacing the timing belt. > >Otherwise, I wish the long term performance of CR-Vs was >better known at this time. If this were a Honda Civic, I'd >say put the money into it, because years-wise, it's young. >Years on a car count more than miles, from my reading. > >My first inclination is to put the money into the truck and >aim for another five years of performance. Even if you only >get a year out of it, you're still paying less per annum >than what this has cost you, no? so far...of course there's the tranny... thanks for the update! > ><wf3h@comcast.net> wrote > >> OK here's the siuation. >> >> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been >> GREAT with NO >> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >> >> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and >> tires to the >> tune of $800. >> >> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near >> future? How's >> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to >> give it up and >> look at a replacement? >> >> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally >> a 500 mile >> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >> >> comments? >> >> Thanks everyone! >> > |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
On Sun, 5 Aug 2007 15:40:21 -0600, "Elle"
<honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: >One quick observation: The timing belt for the 2000 CR-V is >due for replacement at 105k miles. I would have it done >a.s.a.p., because (1) it's way overdue and (2) a failed >timing belt has a high probability of destroying the engine. yeah i had a feeling this was the next big issue. > >Tack on another $600 or so for replacing the timing belt. > >Otherwise, I wish the long term performance of CR-Vs was >better known at this time. If this were a Honda Civic, I'd >say put the money into it, because years-wise, it's young. >Years on a car count more than miles, from my reading. > >My first inclination is to put the money into the truck and >aim for another five years of performance. Even if you only >get a year out of it, you're still paying less per annum >than what this has cost you, no? so far...of course there's the tranny... thanks for the update! > ><wf3h@comcast.net> wrote > >> OK here's the siuation. >> >> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been >> GREAT with NO >> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >> >> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and >> tires to the >> tune of $800. >> >> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near >> future? How's >> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to >> give it up and >> look at a replacement? >> >> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally >> a 500 mile >> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >> >> comments? >> >> Thanks everyone! >> > |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
On Sun, 5 Aug 2007 15:40:21 -0600, "Elle"
<honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote: >One quick observation: The timing belt for the 2000 CR-V is >due for replacement at 105k miles. I would have it done >a.s.a.p., because (1) it's way overdue and (2) a failed >timing belt has a high probability of destroying the engine. yeah i had a feeling this was the next big issue. > >Tack on another $600 or so for replacing the timing belt. > >Otherwise, I wish the long term performance of CR-Vs was >better known at this time. If this were a Honda Civic, I'd >say put the money into it, because years-wise, it's young. >Years on a car count more than miles, from my reading. > >My first inclination is to put the money into the truck and >aim for another five years of performance. Even if you only >get a year out of it, you're still paying less per annum >than what this has cost you, no? so far...of course there's the tranny... thanks for the update! > ><wf3h@comcast.net> wrote > >> OK here's the siuation. >> >> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been >> GREAT with NO >> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >> >> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and >> tires to the >> tune of $800. >> >> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near >> future? How's >> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to >> give it up and >> look at a replacement? >> >> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally >> a 500 mile >> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >> >> comments? >> >> Thanks everyone! >> > |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
On 5 Aug 2007 22:20:40 GMT, ag564@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Dan Beaton)
wrote: > (wf3h@comcast.net) writes: >> OK here's the siuation. >> >> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO >> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >> >> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the >> tune of $800. >> >> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's >> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and >> look at a replacement? >> >> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile >> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >> >> comments? >> >> Thanks everyone! >> >A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the >condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance >in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an >informed decision. > >From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident >or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. > >Dan this is the first big expense for the car in 5 years, and 150K miles so i can't complain...of course it's a crap shoot...throwing good money after bad? thanks for the info. |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
On 5 Aug 2007 22:20:40 GMT, ag564@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Dan Beaton)
wrote: > (wf3h@comcast.net) writes: >> OK here's the siuation. >> >> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO >> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >> >> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the >> tune of $800. >> >> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's >> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and >> look at a replacement? >> >> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile >> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >> >> comments? >> >> Thanks everyone! >> >A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the >condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance >in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an >informed decision. > >From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident >or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. > >Dan this is the first big expense for the car in 5 years, and 150K miles so i can't complain...of course it's a crap shoot...throwing good money after bad? thanks for the info. |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
On 5 Aug 2007 22:20:40 GMT, ag564@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Dan Beaton)
wrote: > (wf3h@comcast.net) writes: >> OK here's the siuation. >> >> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO >> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >> >> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the >> tune of $800. >> >> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's >> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and >> look at a replacement? >> >> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile >> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >> >> comments? >> >> Thanks everyone! >> >A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the >condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance >in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an >informed decision. > >From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident >or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. > >Dan this is the first big expense for the car in 5 years, and 150K miles so i can't complain...of course it's a crap shoot...throwing good money after bad? thanks for the info. |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
wf3h@comcast.net wrote:
> On 5 Aug 2007 22:20:40 GMT, ag564@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Dan Beaton) > wrote: > >> (wf3h@comcast.net) writes: >>> OK here's the siuation. >>> >>> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO >>> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >>> >>> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the >>> tune of $800. >>> >>> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's >>> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and >>> look at a replacement? >>> >>> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile >>> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >>> >>> comments? >>> >>> Thanks everyone! >>> >> A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the >> condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance >> in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an >> informed decision. >> >>From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident >> or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. >> >> Dan > > this is the first big expense for the car in 5 years, and 150K miles > so i can't complain...of course it's a crap shoot...throwing good > money after bad? eh? did you have a ford before this? i'd guess so based on your fears. bottom line: get over it. this is a honda. google this group for high mileage stories. > > thanks for the info. |
Re: 2000 Honda CRV time to replace?
wf3h@comcast.net wrote:
> On 5 Aug 2007 22:20:40 GMT, ag564@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Dan Beaton) > wrote: > >> (wf3h@comcast.net) writes: >>> OK here's the siuation. >>> >>> I have a 2000 Honda CRV with 150K miles on it. It's been GREAT with NO >>> maintenance beyond oil change, etc. >>> >>> However, it now needs new struts, shocks, alignment, and tires to the >>> tune of $800. >>> >>> Is it worth it? Anything else gonna go wrong in the near future? How's >>> the tranny gonna hold up at this age? Or is it time to give it up and >>> look at a replacement? >>> >>> I drive about 30 miles each way to work...and occasionally a 500 mile >>> round trip from Dallas to Houston... >>> >>> comments? >>> >>> Thanks everyone! >>> >> A good shop should be able to do and end-to-end inspection, and list the >> condition of each system, estimated life, and expected cost of maintenance >> in the next year. This is only an estimate, but it would help you make an >> informed decision. >> >>From what you say though, unless it has seen rough use, a serious accident >> or is rusting, I would say it is well worth keeping. >> >> Dan > > this is the first big expense for the car in 5 years, and 150K miles > so i can't complain...of course it's a crap shoot...throwing good > money after bad? eh? did you have a ford before this? i'd guess so based on your fears. bottom line: get over it. this is a honda. google this group for high mileage stories. > > thanks for the info. |
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