Possibly, Just like any car maintenance is the key. I like those cars and years that you listed, not much to them to keep them running right. I had a 94 civic with 150k, and back in 2006 just in parts alone, I spend 1500 dollars that includes a set of 300 dollar ls mesh wheels, with new tires. I did all the work, and I ran the car everyday with no down time, for 2 years.