Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum cosidering the amout of posts I have .

Should I buy this car (read my intro below the vehicle photos)? Here are my questions:

1) Is it worth buying a 14 years old car in visibly good condition?
2) Money wise, is this an okay deal for a 93 LS? (~$2.5k)

My "Extensive" PRICE* Research for Acura Integra 90-93
* the prices are real
* this car keeps its value**

** in general the decreasing value of a vehicle diminishes with the progressing age of the car and this one (Integra) is already an oldschool...


^ this is the actual car

Intro: I am thinking of buying a 93 Acura Integra LS 2D (it will be my first car if I buy it) with the following specs: clean title (Carfax report - 4 records from 93 to 97); red; 132k; 5s manual; clean and well maintained engine (1.8L L4 PFI DOHC 16V - no leaks); electric basics (doors, wins, sunroof, etc); radio, cassette; ice-cold AC; cruise control; very clean from the inside (nice seats); no major problems with the exterior (visibly repainted left side - accident or scratches).

Price: ~$2,500

My goals:
1) Temporary*** transportation to work and school (maybe a daily ride)
2) Drive stick
3) Sell after 6 or 9 months and buy a better vehicle (depends on the car and situation ofcourse)

*** other than bicycle or METRO

Future projects if bought:
1) Replace exhaust with MONZA Cat Back (the current one is very rusted)
2) CD player (some Pioneer or Sony), speaker system...
3) Exterior Fix + Meguire's NXT wax
4) 16"/17" Giovanna Kyoto or similar
5) JDM headlights
6) more things to come but better have the car than think ahead...

Price Research:

Note: The deal which I have been offered seems to be a slick one if I can get the car for ~$2.5k + reg.

1) Web
93, 145k - $4,600
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/...6/m/5930954065

2) Web
93, 200k - $2,500
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/217966990.html

3) Auto Review
Price Range: $600-2,400
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...x.cfm/id/1994/

4) Ebay http://motors.search.ebay.com/93-int...00QQsacatZ6001
4.1) 93 GS, 199k - $1,025 - 11 bids - 19 hours left
4.2) 93 GS, 187k - $2,000 - 10 bids - 3 days left
4.3) 93, 160k - $512 - 6 bids - 5 days left - VERY BAD CONDITION
4.4) 93, 230k - $3,108 starting - 0 bids

5) Autotrader.com
5.1) 50 miles range - Integra
90, LS 2d, 143k - $2,999
90, LS 2d, 181K - $1,999
90, LS 2d, 113k - $4,990 (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=47)
90, LS, 104k - $2,355
90, LS 190k - $1,100 - Needs work (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=38)
5.2) 50 miles range - under 100 miles - Integra
92, GS, 85k - $6,500
90, GS, 78k - $5,990
92, GS, 89k - $5,500
5.3) Search for Integra 90-93 - 50 miles range
$6,500 - Highest price
$750 - Lowest price
$3,518 - Average price
5.4) Global Search for Integra 90-93 - 346 matches
$12,000 - Highest price
$750 - Lowest price
$3,452 - Average price

6) Cars.com (look @ the images below)
93, 170k - $3,850





8) KBB.com (an estimate for 1993 Acura Integra LS Sedan 2D)
Fair - $1,950
Good - $2,365

Read about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_I...2.80.931993.29
http://www.carsurvey.org/modelyear_A...egra_1993.html
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...x.cfm/id/1994/
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...-93integra.htm
http://www.acuraworld.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=74
http://carfax.com/car_safety/ratings...R2HFINTEGRA_LS