My A/C's been whining since May with approx 80K (use A/C summers only, naturally).
My rear wiper has been dead since last winter.
My heater blower is dying fast.

That's the only real thing that's wrong with my 2000 Honda P'port. Battery still good. Brakes look new. Burns oil, but no black smoke. Lights all work.
Reliable, yes. PITA, yes. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> I got used to it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

As far as cost of parts go, you may be better buying replacement parts from a "Genuine Honda Parts" dealer (comparison shopping is key).

My spare tire crank pulley went and I had to replace it. Cost from Isuzu dealer = $147, cost from Honda dealer = $119.

If you want new dealer parts, consider Honda (or St. Charles, if you want to pay shipping).