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n00b question - 4/24/2008 10:20:27 AM    Memoresto   Posts: 2 Joined: 4/24/2008 Status: offline Just a quick question... not a Civic owner yet, but i'm thinking of trading my Xterra in for an 04 Honda Civic EX with 129,591 miles.. The Dealer wants $9,800.  Is it worth it? Any major problems with engine or timing  belts in this year?  Or does anyone want to buy my Xterra ? < Message edited by Memoresto -- 4/24/2008 10:29:06 AM > Post #: 1

RE: n00b question - 4/24/2008 12:55:07 PM    macbeth18288 Posts: 968 Joined: 1/20/2008 Status: online With that many miles I would hope that the timing belt would have been replaced already. Do a carfax on it and see how many owners because those are kind of high miles. I know mine is somewhat low mileage, but I have only 67,000 on my 01 civic Just check it out, take it to a mechanic if you aren't that farmiliar with the car and have him just check everything over. < Message edited by macbeth18288 -- 4/24/2008 1:40:57 PM > _____________________________ JP 2001 Civic EX Coupe MT "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no substitute for a good blaster at your side” (in reply to Memoresto) Post #: 2

RE: n00b question - 4/24/2008 1:24:35 PM    ej6buddy Posts: 4524 Joined: 3/14/2006 Status: online check the blue book value on the vehicle to see the price difference and run a carfax to see the car history report. _____________________________ (in reply to macbeth18288) Post #: 3

RE: n00b question - 4/25/2008 4:58:48 AM    Memoresto   Posts: 2 Joined: 4/24/2008 Status: offline I did run KBB and Edmunds... they are pretty close to $9500.  I will definately ask about a Carfax. Will the carfax record a timing belt change?  That was the big thing I was worried about, when do they usually go on Civics?  Most vehicles require that change at the 100,000 or 120,000 mile maintanence  (in reply to ej6buddy) Post #: 4

RE: n00b question - 4/25/2008 7:33:09 AM    cvcrcr99   Posts: 56 Joined: 8/24/2007 From: West Chester, PA Status: online Honestly, many people have different views on when the timing belt should be done.  I've seen people have it changed every 60k.  I waited till about 120k to get mine done.  If the timing belt has not been done yet, do it immediately is my suggestion.  I do understand that Civics (Hondas in general) last forever (if you take care of them), but I think 130k is little high for a 2004 IMO.  I bought my 99 Civic with 115k, and I thought it was high. As macbeth said, get it checked out. Good Luck with the purchase and selling of your SUV.  BTW, are you able to trade the SUV in for the Civic? How much did the dealer say they would give you for the Xterra (since your asking if anyone wants to buy it)? _____________________________ 99 Civic Coupe D16y8 Crower Stg 2 Cam, SuperTech Springs & Retainers, ARP Head Bolts & Studs, Cometic HG, Ebay CAI, Black 4-2-1 DC Header, Skunk2 Short Shifter & Knob, Skunk2 IM, Hondata IM Gasket, Black Housing Headlights (in reply to Memoresto) Post #: 5

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