Back story here, I bought this gem in 2012 at roughly 86,000 miles as my first car at 18 from my sister in-law. Mostly highway miles from her with a few NC-CA trips under it's belt. Poorly maintained would be an understatement, but no matter, it's a early 2000's honda.
first up in 2012; i replaced the ignition switch and 12v as part of the deal(car was dead in the drive way and wouldn't crank due to failed switch) and that got it mobile. Routine maintenance was due, LoF, power steering fluid, snake oil injector cleaner, V-Tec solenoid gasket, pcv valve and she was on her way.
2016; 130k mi, prepped to move to Wilmington, tires-brakes, spark plugs and the works. Starter went out at 135k roughly, replaced along with timing chain.
Routine maintenance up until 2020, 180k mi. Both front wheel bearings, both axles, both lower ball joints, all 4 calipers, and prepped to lend the car to my little sister as her first car.
2024, the car has returned to me. Beat and bruised by a 16-21 year old young lady lol.
Current faults at 248k; radio screen and cd player stopped working, multiple power steering leaks, motor mount(s) noise, valve cover gasket leak, trunk release requires second set of hands to pop.
At some point during ownership, she hit a light pole, so the front bumper, head light assemblies, and left side lower control arm has been replaced. Damage to both front fenders remains, but more concerned with mechanical.
Plan to log and update with pics as I go along, this car is one I intend to keep so I'll have years worth of pics and repairs to share.
Junkyard dogs, feel free to let me know if you find any 2003-2007 Accord Coupe (2.4l auto) in your travels, especially around Central NC, that look worth checking out for parts!
first up in 2012; i replaced the ignition switch and 12v as part of the deal(car was dead in the drive way and wouldn't crank due to failed switch) and that got it mobile. Routine maintenance was due, LoF, power steering fluid, snake oil injector cleaner, V-Tec solenoid gasket, pcv valve and she was on her way.
2016; 130k mi, prepped to move to Wilmington, tires-brakes, spark plugs and the works. Starter went out at 135k roughly, replaced along with timing chain.
Routine maintenance up until 2020, 180k mi. Both front wheel bearings, both axles, both lower ball joints, all 4 calipers, and prepped to lend the car to my little sister as her first car.
2024, the car has returned to me. Beat and bruised by a 16-21 year old young lady lol.
Current faults at 248k; radio screen and cd player stopped working, multiple power steering leaks, motor mount(s) noise, valve cover gasket leak, trunk release requires second set of hands to pop.
At some point during ownership, she hit a light pole, so the front bumper, head light assemblies, and left side lower control arm has been replaced. Damage to both front fenders remains, but more concerned with mechanical.
Plan to log and update with pics as I go along, this car is one I intend to keep so I'll have years worth of pics and repairs to share.
Junkyard dogs, feel free to let me know if you find any 2003-2007 Accord Coupe (2.4l auto) in your travels, especially around Central NC, that look worth checking out for parts!
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