220 kmh --now that's fast!

Mike

Cosmin N. wrote:
> Traded my 94 Accord EXR two weeks ago with 180000km, and it still had
> plenty of power (on my way to the dealership I did 220km/h in it on a
> flat road). It was not burning any oil, not leaking fluids, and it
> passed an emissions test here in Ontario by a HUGE margin.
>
> Other than a few minor problems (small electrical problems, a
> thermostat and the CV arms and ball joints, all fairly cheap to
> repair) the car was still drving like new.
>
> The only weak point was the auto transmission, which was a bit bumpy
> when changing gears, but it had done that since I bought it with
> 75000km on board. I guess my... umm... spirited driving did not help
> there, but it was still shifting well, without slipping.
>
> But it really depends on how it was maintained. I always changed the
> oil every 5-6000km with Castrol Synthetic, and did all the regular
> maintenance on the car at the proper mileage (including other fluid
> changes). Overall, if the car wasn't abused, it should last about
> 250-300000km.
>
> Cosmin
>
> Scott wrote:
>> Just out of curiousity, does anyone have a good idea or any
>> personal experience regarding what the life expectancy of a typical
>> Accord engine from 94-97 would be assuming proper maintenance and
>> servicing were performed? Just wondering. Thanks.