Car- What would you do?

[tlbwriter]

84K miles is nothing, and there's a chance the airbag problem will be fixed for free under a recall - there was one for Accords around the same age. Contact your dealership.

 

[Swimalie]

I'm with the rest - get new tires. I just got some for my 2000 Honda with 130,000 miles on it. I bought them with a coupon for $350. We needed them since the tires have to pass state inspection. But, we are getting a new car in 2 weeks (paying with cash). The new tires will help get more money for the car, too.

 

[DawnM]

Our little 1996 Saturn Station wagon has double those miles.

A paid for car is PRICELESS if it runs well.....one car payment's worth of repair (tires) and you are all set for another 50K-65K miles!

 

[tlbwriter]

Check out 2004 Honda Accord recalls - search for number 07V001000.

 

[Marie17]

I know when my van had a problem - I could get the code by doing the "key" trick.

As it was explained to me - you turn the key like you were going to turn on the vehicle and not actually start the engine. Then turn off. Repeat again. Repeat again - after the third time it will either show the code by the odometer or say "done". When the code did appear, I looked it up to see what it was and then when I brought it to the dealer I sort of had an idea what is most probably going to be the problem. I don't know if it works with all makes and models but I have a 2006 vehicle.

A better explanation is most probably better explained on some sort of cars forum or maybe a simple search or how it works for your vehicle type.

You could also buy a diagnostic code kit at any auto parts chain too - I think they aren't that expensive. The dealerships and auto repair shops have MUCH nicer and MORE detailed machines that will tell you exactly what is happening and they can run you a detailed diagnostic test and let you know. Some shops will waive that diagnostic fee if you get the repair done at their business.

 

[kt_mom]

Wow, the dis gets nastier and nastier. I don't see any reason to make fun of the OP. They already admitted they thought that 84K was a lot of miles. Probably a misconception that a lot of people have.

I would not get a new car becuase the old one needed new tires. But, if you think that at some point you will be trading in the car for a new one for whatever reason I would watch the miles as they approach 100K. The value of the car will go down once you cross that mark.

 

[*Seanaci*]

Wow. Really?

Buy new tires.

We have a '94 Honda Civic. Bought it used. I was not responsible with it back in 2004 and ended up blowing the engine (from not having the oil changed). Our mechanic told us it was in terrific shape and to spend the monety to replace the engine. $4000 and 6 years later, it still runs great. My dad now drives it back and forth to work (since it's a 2 door and I need a 4 door to get my kiddo in and out of the car easier).

 

[bettymae1121]

Pfff! My '98 Saturn SL2 has 180k on it and runs like a champ. 84k...a car is just getting broken in!

 

[The 4 "Quay"balleros]

I was kinda in the same situation in the fall. I have a '05 with 70K and needed new tires. Nothing was wrong with the car, I just like to trade them in when they still have good value and I do like a new car and could afford it. But for some reason I didn't and bought the tires. Fast forward to last month and a 8K pay cut I'm glad-now- that I have my paid off car!

 

[timmac]

I would not get a new car becuase the old one needed new tires. But, if you think that at some point you will be trading in the car for a new one for whatever reason I would watch the miles as they approach 100K. The value of the car will go down once you cross that mark.

Though I'd agree there's something psychological about seeing the 100,000, I don't know that there's much about going from 99k->100k miles that happens magically and all at once at that point. Sure, a car with 100k miles is worth very little compared to when it was new, but that's a gradual decrease... with 90k or even only 80k isn't that much higher in value.

 

[tlbwriter]

I would not get a new car becuase the old one needed new tires. But, if you think that at some point you will be trading in the car for a new one for whatever reason I would watch the miles as they approach 100K. The value of the car will go down once you cross that mark.

I plugged my car into KBB.com and the difference in trade-in value between 99K miles and 101K miles was only $75. Seriously.

 

[timmac]

I plugged my car into KBB.com and the difference in trade-in value between 99K miles and 101K miles was only $75. Seriously.

THIS

A 100k miles car is worth relatively little... but it's not a sudden loss as you approach 100k.

 

[NCPirate]

I drive a 95 Toyota with almost 160,000 miles on it. It drives like new. I just want a new stereo! I with everybody who says keep it.

 

[TiggerTails57]

I drive a 2000 Honda van with 90,000 miles (pretty low miles) for an eleven year old, I guess.

Buy the tires!!

Open up a 'New Wheels' account and pay yourself a car payment each month . That way when your 'paid for' car finally bites the dust, you will have a nice little nest egg Maybe enough to pay cash!!

 

[shaylyn]

Get the tires

 

[tar heel]

THIS

A 100k miles car is worth relatively little... but it's not a sudden loss as you approach 100k.

I don't believe that holds for a Honda. The worth little part, that is.

Someone said the OP's car was good for another 100,000 miles. If it's well-maintained, I'd say it would be more like another 200,000.

These days, virtually any car is good for lots of miles. If it's a Honda or Toyota, that would be LOTS of miles.

 

[ssawka]

It really depends on the car whether 80K+ miles is a lot. I had many american cars start to have problems at that point. But, I think with a Honda you're OK. I like to have new cars because they are under warranty, and garages are so expensive around here. Also, they could "take me for a ride" and I'd never know it.

 

[beansmom]

Wow, the dis gets nastier and nastier. I don't see any reason to make fun of the OP. They already admitted they thought that 84K was a lot of miles. Probably a misconception that a lot of people have.
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I knew someone who would not drive a car that had more than 50k miles on it. Personal choice.

OP, I would buy tires and keep the paid off car.

 

[a1tinkfans]

From an outsider's perspective, IMO I don't see what needing 4 new tires and a new car have in common Tires are upkeep, another car is a whole new host of possible expenses including car payment, insurance, etc.

If you are saving, stick with the Honda. 84k really isn't much at all.

Geez, you can get another 80K miles on that Honda...tires are maintenance for sure...Honda's are GREAT...I just bought another one last week...

 

[SandrA9810]

Tires, brakes, oil changes, transmission fluids and quite a few other things are meant to be replaced several times through out a car's lifetime.

And then there's things like timing belt, water pump, alternator, belts, and such that are to only be replaces once or twice throughout the car's lifetime.

And then there's the fun things like transmissions ($4,000), tire rods, radiators, and other items that can be a few hundred or a few thousand. While there's no set life expectancy on these items, it doesn't mean that they can't give out. And Honda is well aware of the faulty transmissions they put in.