A question I know could easily be answered with the standard old "depends on how it was driven, and how it was maintained".

However, as a first-time Honda AT shopper, I also know 'typically' a given transmission design will go a certain number of miles before tending to need a rebuild.

The local craigslist continues to have this era of accords with around 190k. Perhaps this is simply the average number of miles a car this age has been driven, OR perhaps that's about the mileage owners mechanics start giving the "unless you want to spend $$$s for a transmission, it's time to sell it" recommendaion...

Thoughts?

And I'm also amazed while watching the Accord wagons (which I'm interested in) selling 20-30 percent above high KKB if they're in nice physical condition - or selling in a few hours if they're nice and priced closer to KKB posted values.

 

My wagon's auto trans hit almost 250K before I replaced it because I wanted sedan gearing, not because there was anything wrong with it. It operated perfectly and didn't receive regular maintenance from previous owners. Gen 5 auto's are pretty bulletproof. The thing is, '94-'97 automatics are damned cheap. I bought mine from a junkyard for $200. Even adding labor if you're not doing it yourself would probably add only four hours @ $50 an hour: $400 total.

Wagons are pricey, probably because '97 was the last year they were made. And they're popular with "tuners."

 

...I'm over 380K on the original trans (where is that wood to knock on) in my 95 EX 4 cyl auto......~200K of those are me, I use Honda OE fluid and drain and fill at least once every 30K......now that she has more miles I have moved to every 15K for the drain and fill...again, just me.