Hi there,

I have been away from the boards for a while, but last month picked up a 2001 Accord VP Sedan with 78K miles, for DD duty. It is an original owner car, excellent shape.

Our other accords in family have gone 280-320K miles. I am also familiar with the Accord V6 auto tranny problems.

However, after I got home, and researched, and found that the 99-02 accord 4 cyl also has tranny problems with the auto

1) Is there any preventative maintenance you guys recommend?
2) Is there any signs before the tranny goes?
3) I would like to keep this car till at least 200K miles, but I don't want to worry about the tranny all the time.

Next TB/Water pump question
4) On our other Hondas we have done the service at about 100k or 105K. Given this is a 9 year old car, should I do the service now, given the time, or just wait till 100k?

5) The VP has roll up windows and manual locks. I actually like the roll up windows, because I know most Japanese cars get old and slow windows. However, I am wondering cost wise how much would it be to add power locks?


Thanks for the help.