The Honda Accord line is famous for its million mile durability, and that is not hyperbolic: at least one Accord has already crossed the million-mile mark.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi local, Justin Kilmer hit a million milestone, after his car's odometer hit the maximum amount of digits it can display on the second weekend of March. Kilmer drives a 2003 Honda Accord V-6.
Honda apparently understands this because the automaker's collection of vehicles includes a 1990 Honda Accord with over a million miles on it. A guy named Joe bought this Accord used when it had already covered 74,000 miles. He worked for Honda and drove the car to dealers across the country.
A Honda will last 15-20 years if not more in some cases. This generally puts the cars somewhere between 200,000 and 300,000 miles. Some Honda vehicles like the Honda Accord, Civic and Odyssey are in the top ten longest lasting cars in the world.
On average, Hondas have a lifespan of 200,000 to 300,000 miles. Hondas maintain their value well and often have many more years of life in them well past the 200,000-mile mark. Because of this, Hondas are hot in the used car market and usually get snatched up pretty quickly—at reasonable prices.
Owner's Rave Most Honda Civics will Reach 100,000 Miles with Good Care, Some have Documented Road to 500,000 Miles.
The highest mileage car on record is Irv Gordon's 1966 Volvo P1800S, with over 3 million miles. There were even two electric cars in the study. The Tesla Model S has a potential lifespan of 133,998 miles and the Nissan Leaf 98,081.
The latest documented million-mile car, a 2003 V-6 coupe, is driven by Justin Kilmer in his work as a medical courier. That work involves a substantial amount of high-mileage driving, so Kilmer has been racking up miles on the car and documenting his journey on the YouTube channel TX Accord.
Considering that a properly maintained Civic can potentially last 150,000 to 200,000 miles, anything below 80,000 miles is considered good mileage. If you can find a used Civic that had a careful owner who mostly drove on the highway or in the countryside, it can be a safe choice even if it has reached 100,000 miles.
They are very reliable but will tend to burn oil as they get past 150k. I was a service advisor at Honda and vehicles would regularly come in with 300k miles, even saw a few with over 400k (the early-mid 2000's Pilot is Definitely capable of it). Most of the time the engines just keep going.
In 2017 Mercedes-Benz also reported a 1992 200D sedan had clocked one million kilometres in Germany, with one of its own engineers behind the wheel.
Any number of reasons can end a car's life before the million-mile mark, from crashes to terminal rust, to major repairs costing more than the car is worth. Still, it's possible to get your car to a million miles and beyond. The late Irv Gordon famously drove his 1966 Volvo P1800 past 3 million miles.
Yes, it sure can. A 1987 Volvo 240 owned by Seldon Cooper passed the million-mile mark in 2012. Once again, we see an owner that never missed an oil change or any other scheduled service appointment.
When Victor Sheppard's 2007 Toyota Tundra reached its 1 millionth mile, almost every component of the truck was still fully functioning except for the sun visor detent on the driver's side and the odometer, which at the 999,999-mile mark had reached its six-digit limit.
A dying breed in more ways than one, only 8.6% of traditional passenger cars are expected to make it to 250,000 miles or more. Toyota models lead the longevity pack, accounting for eight out of the 23 vehicles that can be expected to go the distance.
Shortly, the internal combustion engine whether it is diesel or petrol lasts about 1,000,000 km/miles if it is maintained well.
And the K24 (i-VTEC) is an inline 4-cylinder, 2.4L making, anywhere from 158 to 205 HP. Both are very tunable and powerful, but most importantly, reliable. Honda makes a lot of good cars and engines, and depending on what you are looking for, there will be something for you.
Detailed condition reports are the best way to determine if a vehicle is in good nick for its age and kilometre range. The magic number that buyers look for on an odometer is 200,000kms. Once a car hits this number, it is significantly reduced in value.
Among SUVs, the Honda CR-V has a reputation for being exceptionally reliable. The number of miles you put on your automobile each year and how well you maintain it will affect how long it lasts and the vehicle's quality. Still, with proper maintenance, a Honda CR-V can be extended to between 250,000 and 300,000.
At the age of 77 and with 3.2 million miles to his name, Irv Gordon has sadly passed away. Irv is survived by the original Volvo P1800 he had bought in 1966 and which has earned him a World Record for carrying him the equivalent of 7 roundtrips to the moon.
Reaching the million mile mark with American provides travelers with AAdvantage Gold status for the life of the program as well as a one-time, 35,000 AAdvantage mile bonus. Upon reaching two million miles, the traveler receives AAdvantage Platinum status for the life of the program and four one-way systemwide upgrades.
So how far is one Million Miles? * It would take almost two years of driving 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 60 miles per hour to travel one million miles. * You would have to follow the equator around the Earth 40 times to go one million miles.
The HR-V, CR-V, Pilot and Accord are redesigned for 2023. Overall, Honda consistently ranks among the more reliable automakers. If you're looking for a new car, these models might be worth the wait. We discuss what it's like to drive one of Honda's most storied models, and ponder just how SUVs have gotten so popular.
It's not uncommon for a Civic to last upward of 20 years, and you can tack on the miles during that expanse of time. You could get from 200,000 to 300,000 miles with a Honda Civic before it completely breaks down or requires extensive repairs.
Honda cars are reliable because they are tested in the harshest conditions. Beyond simply having decades of experience, Honda tests its vehicles in the harshest environments.