Do Miles Really matter?

k20z3 · 05-15-2010, 07:03 PM

Do Miles really matter? I'm approaching 10,000 miles on my civic is this bad, my Civic SI is a 2006? Im just wondering I'm weird about miles, or does this really not matter if you keep your car up?

tettes · 05-15-2010, 07:08 PM

That K20Z3 engine will run for a looong time if you take care of it properly.

10k miles is nothing if you've changed the oil, etc.

I had a 2008 Civic Si before my Z, (and I also had a 2002 Si) and reliability was incredible.

Honda engines are as close to bulletproof as you can get, imo.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-15-2010, 07:11 PM

10k miles is still a brand new engine. Honda 4bangers run 350k easy... just maintain your car properly.

k20z3 · 05-15-2010, 07:12 PM

Thank you I had the 1zz_fe engine before this which was great too! But I know hondas run for ever and I usually change my oil at around 50% 30% LOWEST

m4a1mustang · 05-15-2010, 07:17 PM

This is really a silly question.

You should know that the "average" annual mileage for a daily driven car is about 12,000 miles. You are WELL under that average and, if you perform proper maintenance, you should expect your vehicle to last a LONG time.

Maintenance is key. It doesn't really how many miles you put on a car, it matters how well you take care of it.

Obviously some cars are more prone to failing before others. It's the makes that are built to very close manufacturing tolerances and high quality standards that can generally be expected to last the longest, but that's not to say an old piece of junk 1980 GM vehicle couldn't go for a million miles with the proper maintenance.

k20z3 · 05-15-2010, 07:26 PM

Ya Im just worry wort!

m4a1mustang · 05-15-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

Ya Im just worry wort!

You have problems if you are worried about 10k miles on a 2006 model year vehicle.

kannibul · 05-15-2010, 08:24 PM

I'll wager he typo'd and meant 100K miles.

m4a1mustang · 05-15-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I'll wager he typo'd and meant 100K miles.

Makes sense.

Even then, 100k with proper maintenance (especially on a Honda) is nothing to worry about.

theDreamer · 05-15-2010, 08:27 PM

With how well engines are built today, it is other items on the car you have to worry about now before the engine.*

*If proper maintenance is done to the engine.

PapoZalsa · 05-15-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

I'll wager he typo'd and meant 100K miles.

He probably meant 100K miles. But for most japanese cars that is not that bad.

m4a1mustang · 05-15-2010, 09:36 PM

For any car that shouldn't be bad.

hazzazi · 05-15-2010, 09:46 PM

i've got an 06 xterra with 130k miles, still drive like new...so i don't think you should worry about anything

PapoZalsa · 05-15-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

For any car that shouldn't be bad.

I guess his question is: 100K in 4 years is good?

BTW, some cars especailly GM at 75K they are already falling apart.

m4a1mustang · 05-15-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I guess his question is: 100K in 4 years is good?

BTW, some cars especailly GM at 75K they are already falling apart.

They are falling apart at 75k because of shoddy maintenance. We have a beater '97 Buick LeSabre that runs strong as it's been properly maintained.

Engines like the 3800 Series II V6 found in many late 90s/early 2000s GMs are practically bulletproof if you take care of them. The only things you have to worry about obviously are accessory parts that won't last for the life of the major components regardless of the manufacturer.

Anyways, 100k in 4 years isn't really a big deal. Yeah, 25k per year is well above the average, but again, assuming proper maintenance and care it's absolutely fine.

05-15-2010, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Do Miles Really matter? Do Miles really matter? I'm approaching 10,000 miles on my civic is this bad, my Civic SI is a 2006? Im just wondering I'm weird about miles, or does this really not matter if you keep your car up? __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

05-15-2010, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Thank you I had the 1zz_fe engine before this which was great too! But I know hondas run for ever and I usually change my oil at around 50% 30% LOWEST __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

05-15-2010, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	This is really a silly question. You should know that the "average" annual mileage for a daily driven car is about 12,000 miles. You are WELL under that average and, if you perform proper maintenance, you should expect your vehicle to last a LONG time. Maintenance is key. It doesn't really how many miles you put on a car, it matters how well you take care of it. Obviously some cars are more prone to failing before others. It's the makes that are built to very close manufacturing tolerances and high quality standards that can generally be expected to last the longest, but that's not to say an old piece of junk 1980 GM vehicle couldn't go for a million miles with the proper maintenance. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-15-2010, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Ya Im just worry wort! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	With how well engines are built today, it is other items on the car you have to worry about now before the engine.* *If proper maintenance is done to the engine. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-15-2010, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
tettes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 55 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	That K20Z3 engine will run for a looong time if you take care of it properly. 10k miles is nothing if you've changed the oil, etc. I had a 2008 Civic Si before my Z, (and I also had a 2002 Si) and reliability was incredible. Honda engines are as close to bulletproof as you can get, imo.

05-15-2010, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	10k miles is still a brand new engine. Honda 4bangers run 350k easy... just maintain your car properly.

05-15-2010, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	I'll wager he typo'd and meant 100K miles.

05-15-2010, 09:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	For any car that shouldn't be bad. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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hazzazi Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA, Virginia / KSA Posts: 648 Drives: 09 nismo Silver Rep Power: 17	i've got an 06 xterra with 130k miles, still drive like new...so i don't think you should worry about anything __________________ i Don't Drive Fast, i just Fly Slow.

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