When is it time to get rid of the cb7?

[scorch]

So my parents had an accident with the cb7.. this car has been in my family since new.

No insurance, so we had it fixed. Got it back, took it for a test spin and it broke down.

This time the engine. The car has about 208k miles.

My dad has a new (used salvage) engine put in, and now im just waiting for the car.

So my idea is that perhaps its done for. But he is holding on to his guns. Im sure everyone has been in this predictament. The car is almost 20 years old. And worth about 500$ dollars. The initial repair bill for 1200$ after the accident was justifiable because a new car is still more expensive, and a used car you just dont know where its been and how it has been taken cared of.

Now he puts in a used engine.. and i ask.. Isnt it the same as buying a used car you dont know the history?

What do you guys think? I love the car.. but think its time to move on and buy a yaris or something cheap.

Convince me

[acc0rd_adicti0n]

age clearly has nothing to do with the car...look at how many members have cb's....

cb7>yaris

hopefully you will make the right decision

[pedroalcala]

Going to yaris from a perfectly good, reliable and tunable car (CB7) is a downgrade.....get yourself another CB7 or swap the engine....get an h22a....

[AndyD]

It depends on what the car looks like, and what else is wrong with it.

I am a huge fan of buying inexpensive used cars so I can tear into them and replace everything I can to breathe new life into the car. I like pulling the engines and changing all the seals, water pump, timing belt, engine mounts, clutch, axles, etc. Then I replace ball joints and tierods. That way my maintenance records start fresh and I won't have to deal with any/many issues once it's all back up and running. I did this with my Prelude, 240SX, and now Accord.

I even like taking out the interior to clean it up.

This is all advice assuming you can do most/all the work yourself.

I like old cars mainly because of the easy of fixing things and don't have the newer technology that causes problems when they age.

If you were to say you are considering getting rid of your Accord for a new car, I would say go for it. However, if you are saying you plan to get rid of it to get another used car, I would say weigh your options. Buying a used car can be tricky. SOOOO much unknown. At least you know what's wrong with your current car.

Hope this helps.

[Gotz Cb7]

I'm about to go on my 3rd engine, and I've had the car for almost 4 years. My 1st one had 209k and the thermostat stuck shut, and blew the head gasket, cracked the block. Although I've done quite a few things to the car, I knew it wasn't ready to go yet. This 2nd one just blew 2 Sundays ago. I think my oil pump failed, valves torn to hell.. threw a rod.. big puff of smoke.. hole out the site of the block. Oil and Anti-freeze, on the ground. Everyone says.."man, get rid of that car and get something else". I say, no. I do have a 95' Neon I'm driving at the moment, but it's not a cb7. Just doesn't feel right.

The body has 262k on it now, and I won't settle for getting rid of it. It's gonna sit until March, and I'll be putting this engine in myself. Why? Because the more I do to this car, the more I get attached. Keep it, treat it good, maintenance it, and fix it when it's crying for help. Make it a hobby. All of these people on this site have.

You know damn well you can't come on this site and have people agree with you wanting to get rid of your car for something else.

[wed3k]

shit man, id get the yaris because it will be trouble free. after going through your 3rd ICM and 2nd engine it starts geting old.

plus, i need a hatch for work. i cant carry anything bigger than a honda motor in the back and i transport a lot of motors.

[HondaB18]

Well seeing as how you bought the car new and know the history of the car and yet it still needs an engine replaced...

Its time to get rid of a car when its time to move on.

I bought a few engines before, best to get one with warranty.

[Dark_Accord]

Its never time to get rid of a cb7 unless your replaceing it with a better cleaner cb7!

[CB7 Sleeper]

I bought my car for $1200. I have replaced all the brakes, completely redone the suspension down to the bushings, rust was repaired by the PO, I have done a few things with the appearance and the interior, and I am in the process of doing an engine and transmission swap including mounts, and a full rebuild of the new motor with new gaskets and seals, etc. Not to mention the aftermarket parts going into the engine.

I have alot more than you into the CB, and I will probably never sell it. I definitely wouldn't trade it for a fucking Yaris.

Moral of the story, there is never a time to get rid of the CB7.

[steelbluesleepR]

you can fix it for much less than a new car, although a new car will be much safer and reliable. i you do get a new car, you dont have to get rid of the cb, you can just make it a project car.

[cb7rush]

IF you do get a new car, do not make it a yaris!!!

CB7's are fun to fix up. You dont have all the complications of a new car where you have to remove a whole bunch of stuff to replace something. And plus, they are fun to drive.

[MyDianaZ06]

you can get rid of your cb when deev bans you for life

[HondaFan81]

I think it comes down to the quality of the used engine installation and condition of the engine. If it all works and runs well, then it is obviously the cheaper route.

If this used engine installation has caused all sorts of new problems, then perhaps move on. However, it sucks that money was already spent on a used engine installation and if it is not working right, as you can not sell it for much.

[HondaFan81]

FYI, 208K miles is not much for a Honda, especially these CB7s.

However, I have learned that in Michigan type weather, as they near 200K miles, the suspension bushings dry rot/crack and eventually you will have to start replacing them, especially lower shock mount bushings.

[CB7 Sleeper]

FYI, 208K miles is not much for a Honda, especially these CB7s.

However, I have learned that in Michigan type weather, as they near 200K miles, the suspension bushings dry rot/crack and eventually you will have to start replacing them, especially lower shock mount bushings.

In michigan, at 200k, the bushings get so worn theyre almost worthless. lol