The first oil change on my 2004 Civic was not till 5000 miles minimum. This
was per the dealer service mgr.,to let the break in oil do its thing.
Then,about every 3500 miles for mainly short distance or stop and go
driving.

"Keith J" > wrote in message
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> ....based on the prices, I'm guessing Accord or CR-V. Either way, the EX
> doesn't seem like that much of a price break for 3500 miles. Rich, it all
> comes down to if you want the "pluses" of the EX. How much of a discount
is
> the demo EX to a new EX?
>
> I'd consider 3500 miles a used vehicle and should be priced as such. I
can
> see maybe 200 miles as a new vehicle, but 3500, heck, it should've already
> had its first oil change a long time ago. (I've heard that the first oil
> change should be around 2000 miles to flush out the tiny metal shaving in
> the engine due to manufacturing.)
>
> -keith
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> "Ernest Cassirer" > wrote in message
> ...
> > LX or EX "what"?
> >
> > "Rich" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Would appreciate opinions
> > >
> > > Would you go for a new 04 lx for $18,000,
> > > or
> > > a Demo (3500 Mi) EX ,sunroof,alloy wheels,steering wheel radio
> > > control,power acc.option,cd changer etc....
> > > the sale price is $22,000. What do you think a good price would be??
> > >
> > > Thanks in Advance
> > >
> > > Rich
> > >
> > >
> >
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