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Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 5:32pm On Nov 18, 2022

After 13 years, 112k plus miles, loads of fun trips and DIY escapades, I finally let this car go.
cry

Although I got a 2017 Accord last year, some planned repairs for the YouTube channel, plus some attachment to the car kept this car in the garage.

Good to be moving on.

Some history in this thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/2174847/03-accord-200000miles-321868km

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 5:35pm On Nov 18, 2022

Final odometer count 265,893 miles (428k kilometers)

Dashboard still clean of warning lights wink

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 5:37pm On Nov 18, 2022

@Gazzuzz thanks for some elders wisdom yesterday

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by checkmatez: 5:41pm On Nov 18, 2022

For sale?

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:11pm On Nov 18, 2022

Piyke:
@Gazzuzz thanks for some elders wisdom yesterday

Any time boss

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Angrygoat: 6:18pm On Nov 18, 2022

Its a dead 4 plugs. Speedometer 240. V6 go wnter 260 280

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by eteebanky1: 7:24pm On Nov 18, 2022

Angrygoat:
Its a dead 4 plugs. Speedometer 240. V6 go wnter 260 280

AngryGoat everywhere, why?

Why your body dy hot like this

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 7:28pm On Nov 18, 2022

checkmatez:
For sale?

Sold

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by nymphomaniac(m): 9:56pm On Nov 18, 2022

Piyke:
Sold

you took good care of the ride. I hope her new owner appreciated the hard work?

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by soloehis(m): 10:32pm On Nov 18, 2022

[.congratulations ..what type of engine oil were u using to service the car and at what intervals? Having a knowledge of your maintenance culture will be really helpful
quote author=Piyke post=118497903]After 13 years, 112k plus miles, loads of fun trips and DIY escapades, I finally let this car go.
cry

Although I got a 2017 Accord last year, some planned repairs for the YouTube channel, plus some attachment to the car kept this car in the garage.

Good to be moving on.

Some history in this
https://www.nairaland.com/2174847/03-accord-200000miles-321868km[/quote]

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by soloehis(m): 10:34pm On Nov 18, 2022

Piyke:
After 13 years, 112k plus miles, loads of fun trips and DIY escapades, I finally let this car go.

Although I got a 2017 Accord last year, some planned repairs for the YouTube channel, plus some attachment to the car kept this car in the garage.

Good to be moving on.

Some history in this thread..congratulations ..what type of engine oil were u using to service the car and at what intervals? Having a knowledge of your maintenance culture will be really helpful

https://www.nairaland.com/2174847/03-accord-200000miles-321868km

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by soloehis(m): 10:36pm On Nov 18, 2022

.congratulations ..what type of engine oil were u using to service the car and at what intervals? Having a knowledge of your maintenance culture will be really helpful

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by dadabashua1(m): 9:42am On Nov 19, 2022

No buy honda no be good car,no be better car,I laugh at people's ignorance, congratulations sir and enjoy your new baby cheesy

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Angrygoat: 2:42pm On Nov 19, 2022

Honda is a good car oh,bros i turbo crv 06 model 4 plugs reach 150kph b4 one useless hilux die for rosd,i had accident. My crv na the glass of wibdshield save me,fender pieces,bonet pieces engine,chasis pieces. My ac vent divide,dashboard divide. Airbag dashboard pieces. Honda na strong car,so fsr np be accidented. Safety na 100 percent. In all i only had a cut on my forehead. If to say na venza or lexus rx,IS,ES,, bro by now na r.i p for ticktok. Car na how u take dey turbo am dey maintain am.

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by keymatt(m): 4:30pm On Nov 19, 2022

Piyke:
After 13 years, 112k plus miles, loads of fun trips and DIY escapades, I finally let this car go.

Although I got a 2017 Accord last year, some planned repairs for the YouTube channel, plus some attachment to the car kept this car in the garage.

Good to be moving on.

Some history in this thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/2174847/03-accord-200000miles-321868km

Congratulations! As you let go of the old, the new will come.

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 6:06pm On Nov 19, 2022

nymphomaniac:
you took good care of the ride. I hope her new owner appreciated the hard work?

Yep

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 6:14pm On Nov 19, 2022

soloehis:
congratulations ..what type of engine oil were u using to service the car and at what intervals? Having a knowledge of your maintenance culture will be really helpful

Used 20w-50 for the first couple of years (didn't have access to oil weight), then switched to 5w-20/30 mineral oil. Ran one Mile Master synthetic blend once but it practically evaporated from the engine so I continued mineral oil. Intervals were 3 - 4.5k miles.
I think the clencher is that I drove mostly highway miles.

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 6:17pm On Nov 19, 2022

keymatt:
Congratulations! As you let go of the old, the new will come.

Yes o

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by nymphomaniac(m): 6:42pm On Nov 19, 2022

Angrygoat:
Honda is a good car oh,bros i turbo crv 06 model 4 plugs reach 150kph b4 one useless hilux die for rosd,i had accident. My crv na the glass of wibdshield save me,fender pieces,bonet pieces engine,chasis pieces. My ac vent divide,dashboard divide. Airbag dashboard pieces. Honda na strong car,so fsr np be accidented. Safety na 100 percent. In all i only had a cut on my forehead. If to say na venza or lexus rx,IS,ES,, bro by now na r.i p for ticktok. Car na how u take dey turbo am dey maintain am.

how did you come to be an angry goat? Your moniker and posts always crack me up.

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Treadway: 9:08pm On Nov 19, 2022

Most times when ignorant people say Honda no good, I just say ask Piyke. I also have a Honda accord that has been faithful since 2013. I'm so attached to the car that I don't even have it in me to sell it. I just say make my bro still dey drive am first

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 8:04am On Nov 20, 2022

Treadway:
Most times when ignorant people say Honda no good, I just say ask Piyke. I also have a Honda accord that has been faithful since 2013. I'm so attached to the car that I don't even have it in me to sell it. I just say make my bro still dey drive am first

I can relate to the bolded. When the buyer was driving away, it felt like a part of me was leaving. Lol.
I bought this 2003 Accord knowing nothing about cars. All I learnt in terms of diagnostics/fixing vehicles was on this car, hence the sentimental attachment. Once the guy left, I just went and started washing the new car to calm my head grin

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by kingreign(m): 8:09am On Nov 20, 2022

Piyke:
Final odometer count 265,893 miles (428k kilometers)

Dashboard still clean of warning lights

Boss!
You sold her and didn’t inform me?
huh

I was low key looking for a city runabout.
She was indeed a very faithful partner to you. Hope the new owner keeps her well maintained just like you did.

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by noble71(m): 3:20pm On Nov 20, 2022

GAZZUZZ:
Any time boss

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Born2conquer: 5:41pm On Nov 20, 2022

Piyke:
After 13 years, 112k plus miles, loads of fun trips and DIY escapades, I finally let this car go.

Although I got a 2017 Accord last year, some planned repairs for the YouTube channel, plus some attachment to the car kept this car in the garage.

Good to be moving on.

Some history in this thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/2174847/03-accord-200000miles-321868km

How is the 2017 Honda?

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 11:22pm On Nov 20, 2022

Born2conquer:
How is the 2017 Honda?

Doing great. No complaints.

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 11:55pm On Nov 20, 2022

kingreign:
Boss!
You sold her and didn’t inform me?

I was low key looking for a city runabout.
She was indeed a very faithful partner to you. Hope the new owner keeps her well maintained just like you did.

My dear, the person that bought it booked it even before I bought the 2017. Kpele.

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by kingreign(m): 12:03am On Nov 21, 2022

Piyke:
My dear, the person that bought it booked it even before I bought the 2017. Kpele.

Chai see the line up!
No wahala boss. I still Dey loyal.

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by RuneKingThor: 6:56pm On Nov 21, 2022

I remember you and your DIY's. I'm looking up to you in that aspect. I just got a 2006 accord. What advice do you have?

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 9:23am On Feb 15, 2023*

RuneKingThor:
I remember you and your DIY's. I'm looking up to you in that aspect. I just got a 2006 accord. What advice do you have?

Sorry, I must have missed this.

Keep up with oil changes, address check engine lights ASAP, make sure you have a good & trustworthy mechanic (if you're not into DIY). If a mechanic is the type that doesn't use a scanner, deletes thermostats etc, he should not be touching a modern day car.
Do preventive maintenance e.g., replacing air filter, spark plugs, coolant etc at the recommended intervals.
Recently, I was in a friend's car going somewhere and it stalled and wouldn't start. The engine was replaced 2 weeks prior for insane oil consumption. I went over to the engine bay for a quick inspection and the air filter was in shreds with gaping holes meaning that sand and debris was being sucked into the engine...certainly a contributor to the demise of the previous engine.

I think you get the point from the above. All the best and congrats!

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by kowalsky: 2:38am On Feb 18, 2023*

Piyke:
After 13 years, 112k plus miles, loads of fun trips and DIY escapades, I finally let this car go.

Although I got a 2017 Accord last year, some planned repairs for the YouTube channel, plus some attachment to the car kept this car in the garage.

Good to be moving on.

Some history in this thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/2174847/03-accord-200000miles-321868km

Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by Piyke(op): 7:26pm On Feb 18, 2023*

kowalsky:
Chief. I follow your threads dutifully. How much did you get the 2017 accord?

I remember that one thread where you couldn't get a sound one in Abuja after searching and had to import.

Looking for one in Abuja currently. Any help will be appreciated.

I'm sure the cost I bought at will no longer be relevant e.g., dollar was 470 when I bought. Its now around 750. Plus I think customs have adjusted duty rates. That said, I recall correctly it was around 6.9 - 7 after fixing all repairs. But of course, cost is affected by mileage, degree of accident, level of duty paid etc. So don't be surprised if you see the same car going for between 7 - 12m
All the best!

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Re: Finally Let Go Of My 2003 Accord! by kowalsky: 10:34pm On Feb 18, 2023*

Piyke:
I'm sure the cost I bought at will no longer be relevant e.g., dollar was 470 when I bought. Its now around 750. Plus I think customs have adjusted duty rates. That said, I recall correctly it was around 6.9 - 7 after fixing all repairs. But if course, cost is affected by mileage, degree of accident, level of duty paid etc. So don't be surprised if you see the same car going for between 7 - 12m
All the best!

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