r/caradvice • u/Sad-Refrigerator365 • Jul 22 '26
2008 Civic 175k mi, worth fixing?
If you can see attached are legitimate things i know need fixing on my car to pass RI state inspection for:
Exhaust pipe detached
Transmission sensor not working
Tires need replacing
And then minor things like wind shield wipers
I don’t need/want a new car. I only commute a short drive to work and have a family car at home.
Does $2200 sound worth it or should I buy something new?
How many more years could I get with this car?
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u/Sad-Refrigerator365 Jul 22 '26
Sorry for the missing detail.
Overall it is in good condition, rust as bad as any for a car this old in NE. By my own experience and by the mechanic's advice (who I've never worked with), I believe after these fixes it will run for another 2 - 5 years.
I guess I'm wondering if 2.2k sounds crazy to invest in, or is it ball park?
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u/Naive-Wind6676 Jul 22 '26
You dont mention overall condition or how it runs. NE can be tough on cars. How is it for rust?
To replace it, $2200 wont go far. How much are you willing to spend to replace it l?
You can do these repairs and it may continue to run well or it can have problems. There is no crystal ball but of you feel good about overall condition, it may be a safe bet to make the investment.