Ok, so I am looking at buying a 2003 HCH but I would like advice of current owners. The car I am looking at has 193k+ miles on it already he is selling for $5000. Basically I am wondering what I should know before making a decision, If it was just a plain civic I would not be concerned about the mileage on the car if it was well maintained, but the mileage does concern me a little because of the battery.
Thoughts from those that may be more in the know????

Thanks
Matt (Keizer, OR)

 

Welcome, xarmy!

On an 03, I'd want to know if the CATS have been replaced, and if the CVT transmission has been well-maintained, in addition to checking out the IMA battery. If there is no maintenance history available (as is often the case at a dealership, unfortunately), I'd leave it alone. That's just too many miles if you don't know much history.

I believe the IMA battery's relative health can be checked. Ask a Honda mechanic, or search around on this site. I believe MSantos and Bob (regular & quite knowledgable contributors here) have spoken of it...

 

And I second that! H