I have a 2006 Honda Civic with 175k miles on it. We changed the timing belt at 90k, as the manual instructed. I'm wondering if it makes sense to change it at 180k or not.
The car is worth about $1200, and changing a timing belt in this car is costly ($600 - $900) because the engine has to be removed to do it. Seems like a lot of money to pay on a car that isn't worth very much to begin with.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?How in the world did you put 175xxx miles on a 2006, I don't have that many on my 94 chev pick-up? Those must be highway miles which are easy on a car, so my answer would be yes I would keep the car if it has been a good car, and change the belt. I think it would be worth more than just $1200 also, might want to check on that one more time. Bluebook value
OK, 1996 sounds better, I would deal with this in a different manner. I would drive the car till it quit running while putting a car payment in the bank each month saving up for the replacement vehicle.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?have you had any other problems with it??? we just had a civic with 220k in for an oil change running great i see it getting 60k or more still .. they are great cars and if well maintained will run for a long timeDoes it make sense to change the timing belt?I put over 350k on my prelude. If you plan on keeping the car, change the belt. Otherwise...just play highway roulette until it dies. But you might call a local High School or Trade School to see if they might change it for a lot less.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?It makes perfect sense. The timing belt is made of rubber and will eventually fail. When it fails, you are looking a two to three times that to put an engine in the car.
I would be more than willing to pay you $1200.00 for a 2006 Civic.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?You do a lot of driving. Since it has to be highway driving, I would let it go for a while. If it goes, it goes. You should be able to get at least 5-600 out of it being so new, even it the engine is trashed. You are no worse off for wear. If it doesn't break, then you are that much ahead.
Although you can't put it off forever, if you plan on keeping the car for some time. Good luck to you.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?Do you drive this thing non stop. 175k in less than 2 years. Never heard of having to remove a motor to replace the timing belt. The car should be worth more than $1200 for a 06Does it make sense to change the timing belt?How in the world did you put that many miles on this car? It is only a year old. In any event, the timing belt is going at least another 40k.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?If it cost that much to have it changes I wouldnt do it.... I would try to get the belt changed for alot less than 600-900 $....Does it make sense to change the timing belt?I think you have rather much answered your own question. As the car has that much mileage on it, the repair cost is half or more of its value, at this stage something more and major could break at anytime, therefore, my suggestion is drive it until it drops and get something else. I know vehicles become like family at times but $ is reality.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?i dont know who u talked to but the engine does not have to be remo\ved to replace it and yes u need to do it or when it snappes u will be replacing the engine in it!Does it make sense to change the timing belt?A timing belt is something you can do yourself much cheaper. But if you don't want to just drive it... odds are the tranny or the A/C will go first anyway. Civic will run forever if you just do minor maintenance.Does it make sense to change the timing belt?If you plan to keep the car, do the belt. the way you take care of this car, you should see over 200k. Minor tune ups should last at least 15,000mi. If you can get the car up here to Montana, I will do the job for 400.00 and thats with a water pump. Good luckDoes it make sense to change the timing belt?The car is probably worth more than $1200, if maintained like you say, the car will run at least another 200,000 miles. If you plan to keep it, chg it. If you don't plan to keep it, dont.
