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you drove an average of 6.2 thousand miles a year. the national average is about 15 thousand a year. yeah, that's pretty good.

That is low mileage for a 1989 (between 5K and 6K per year on average). This is about half the mileage of the blue book standard, and of course Hondas are engineered to go at least 200K with proper maintenance.

You need to drive more! I have my daily driver a 88 M5 BMW up to 658K. Had it since 89. Time and mileage is NOT the concern these days its all condition. I have had two identical cars before me many times and had to decide what one is better. Most of the time the one with more miles is the best car. I know you might be rolling your eyes right now but its true. Seems typically (normal car owners)you have two kinds of owners the all about looks people(they sell at a lower mileage to avoid paint fading and rock chips building up PLUS they just HAVE to have the newer looking model) and the all about mechanical people(usually sell at a higher mileage). It hard to find a used car where the owner was both types. Their old cars usually go to a friend.

It's a good start.With proper care and maintenance, you can expect 250k.I had a 92 LX 5speed, which my son now has with 131k, we both expect it to last til then. Good rule of thumb..........Never spend more than a grand or 2 on an old car on an annual basis. With good credit, you can drive a new (or relatively new) one for ~$200 per monthGreat choice! Stay with HONDA. They are great cars!

I almost have that on my '03 Accord Coupe. That is nothing, you can expect for that thing to run to 300k plus with no issues.

only a baby for a honda-maintenance coulld take you to 400k