New Member from Michand now doing igan

natedog_37 · Jul 9, 2015

Just picked up my sister in laws 2002 accord SE with 235,000 miles for $500.

Had to install a new bumper, EVAP, and now doing basic stuff.

still getting 29 MPG highway and has the normal Honda rear fender rust, and lifter tick simple fixes.

Oh and from what I am seeing in the paper work from her and the last owner the timing belt has never been changed so add that to the list.

Nathan
2002 accord SE
2012 Ram 1500 Crew cap Hemi
2008 Honda Pilot
1989 Conquest TSI 2jZ swap
1988 Conquest TSI 440 BB swap.

RedRyder · Jul 9, 2015

Welcome to the site. Hard to go too wrong with a $500 car.

The timing belt has to have been changed at some point in 235k miles, I don't think it would last that long even if the car was lightly driven. Since it's not documented though I agree it's a good idea to change it and the water pump anyway.

natedog_37 · Jul 21, 2015

I agree. Just ordered a new front and rear brakes.
and the full EVAP since I am tripping a code there and O2 issue which I am guessing is a leak since it seems loud.