2002 Honda CivicEX
“Small car. Enormous heart.”
Documented Miles
489,000
on the odometer
Reliability Score
93/100
community rating
Est. Total Maintenance
$18,200
lifetime spend
Est. Savings vs. New
$9,800
vs. buying new
Engine
1.7L Inline-4 (D17A2)
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
2002 model year
Sandra commuted 90 miles a day for 19 years in this Civic. She's done every oil change herself in the driveway. The original D17 engine has never been opened. One clutch, two timing belts, zero major breakdowns.
Owner Stories
In their own words — how they got there, and what kept this vehicle running.
Sandra W.
“Every time I consider trading it in I do the math on what a new car payment would cost me. Then I go change the oil myself and call it a day.”
Learn to do your own oil changes. It's 20 minutes, $35, and you'll notice other things that need attention while you're under there.
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