Any honda guys here?

[Beitzel15]

I found a 1995 Civic LX sedan on the craigslist and am going to look @ it tomorrow.

The back windows dont roll up or down and the AC doesnt work well after being in the sun for hours,,, I dont understand that one but other than that, it's supposed to be in great shape. He said his mechanic will look it over for free, but Im not taking it to someone he knows lol.

It has 180,000 miles on it, He wants $2100, I offered $1800 because that's as much as I have to spend... The book value on that car is $2300!!! That shocked me with the amount of miles on this car...

He hasn't got back with me yet to let me know if he'll take $1800, but if he does and it's in good shape, Do you guys think it's a good buy?

I really need a car & I dont know anything about honda's so I dont know if 180K miles is "A lot" for them..

What's your opinions?


thanks

[Mindz]

the EG-6 was a decently built car. Those things can go 250k easily with minimal maintenance. The question is, Did the guy drive it and take care of it like a ricer, or like a normal person (change the oil every X miles, drive it within the speed limits, no mods, etc.)

[Beitzel15]

I'll ask all of that tomorrow. Im taking my dad, he's car smart... and knows what to look for when it comes to most problems.

It's not been modded at all, they bought it 10 years ago, for his wife. He has the majority of the paper work from it being serviced.

[Mindz]

That's a good sign so far. Most of the time, woman drive their cars a lot less frivolous (I know spelling is off, 1 hour of sleep) then men do. The biggest problem I had with my Eclipse when I bought it from a mid thirty's lady was a coffee stain...

Good luck with it. =)

[Beitzel15]

Thanks man.

I'll let ya know if I decide to buy it tomorrow.

[Howzit]

180,000 is pretty high but not unusal for a civic. If the car was taken car of then you can easily get another 100,000 miles on it. At that mileage its a risk. If you do buy it I would recommend changing out the timing and accesssories belts right away. If the motor did die you can find a replacement for pretty cheap($500) and it can be swapped in a day.

[2SSONLY]

Originally Posted by Mindz

Most of the time, woman drive their cars a lot less frivolous (I know spelling is off, 1 hour of sleep) then men do. The biggest problem I had with my Eclipse when I bought it from a mid thirty's lady was a coffee stain...

Good luck with it. =)

That's a pretty Mindz-LESS statement and sexist, too.

[Beitzel15]

Originally Posted by Howzit

180,000 is pretty high but not unusal for a civic. If the car was taken car of then you can easily get another 100,000 miles on it. At that mileage its a risk. If you do buy it I would recommend changing out the timing and accesssories belts right away. If the motor did die you can find a replacement for pretty cheap($500) and it can be swapped in a day.

i was looking for civic engines online, just being curious...


Where do you find them at?

[2010SLVRBULIT]

HIS mechanic for free?...that's a good one..

[Mindz]

Originally Posted by 2SSONLY

That's a pretty Mindz-LESS statement and sexist, too.

It was a good stereotype, and it's proven fact.

I prefer buying from females in their 30's vs. Xteen year old males.

I didn't say all. Chill out there mr 500...

[Metal Gear SS]

Here's another good stereotype (don't know if it's proven): the interiors of car's driven by elderly people are in better shape than those driven by the young, too.

[Tactical Z]

Originally Posted by Metal Gear SS

Here's another good stereotype (don't know if it's proven): the interiors of car's driven by elderly people are in better shape than those driven by the young, too.

Because the Young get in and out of there cars more often?

[Mindz]

or eat/drink/spill/in it more often.

[Metal Gear SS]

Originally Posted by Tactical Z

Because the Young get in and out of there cars more often?

Originally Posted by Mindz

or eat/drink/spill/in it more often.

And (if it's not a Corvette ) there's a higher chance that the car hasn't been pounded or driven hard as much as a youngster would put it through.

[Hemlawk]

Put a k20 in that mofo! vrooom. hahah

My buddy is a Honda freak. He also goes through Hondas like candy. Since Ive known him, he's has a RSX-s, Fit, S2000 and now he's buying an integra... what a weiner.


As for 180k on a civic? As long as he changed the oil every 3-5k, you'll be fine!

[Metal Gear SS]

Originally Posted by Hemlawk

Put a k20 in that mofo! vrooom. hahah

My buddy is a Honda freak. He also goes through Hondas like candy. Since Ive known him, he's has a RSX-s, Fit, S2000 and now he's buying an integra... what a weiner.


As for 180k on a civic? As long as he changed the oil every 3-5k, you'll be fine!

Haha, I was waiting for someone to say K20!

I have one friend with an EG hatch and another with an S2k. And one with an EF hatch, one with an EK coupe, a friend whose brother has a new Si...the list goes on

[Beitzel15]

Yeah, stereotype or not, it's true about women... I'd excpect a women in her late 20's, early 30's to not drive the car like a 20 year old...... I guess that's why insurance is higher for guys.

And lol about the K20, theres someone on every forum says that..... A coupl years ago, I had a decent job and was looking to get a Honda Fit and every other person was like K200000000000000000000000000!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im going to look at it today, I'll post up if I get it...or if I dont :(

[Howzit]

You find them on ebay for around the price I said. That would be for a stock d series. You could always try a salvage yard if you are lucky you might find one dirt cheap. K series are still new enough to be on the higher price. B series are so common and so many parts available it is still the best way to go imo. Not to mention a B series is almost as easy as dropping in a stock motor.

[Mindz]

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[Metal Gear SS]

Originally Posted by Mindz

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