Hi all,

A great deal on a 97 Del Sol S popped up, and figured it would be great
to buy considering my current Volvo is on it's deathbed. Aside from
the common roof leaks/squeaks, and some leaking, can anybody comment
(preferrably from experience) about other issues they've had with their
Del Sols?

With my sports car days over, I'm mainly looking to get this for
commuting purposes, and wouldn't personally define it as a 'sports'
car. It's more a civic with the roof cut off.

Some have commented on the suspension variances of the S and Si (sway
bars only, spring ratings?). Can anyone comment on the differences
between these two submodels? I'm not looking to get the 160 hp model (though it would be more fun).

Are there problems or things I should look out for?

It's a '97 S w/114k miles. 5sp. Serviced through Honda it's entire life. Tbelt, water pump replaced w/ major service at 94k miles. New Brakes, tires, wheels, fluids. Comes w/ larger 15" (rather than 13"). Condition appears to be really good. No leaks of any kind (engine, roof, or trunk). Seller is looking for around $5k. He said he added some extra sealant R134 a few months ago, so perhaps the system is startking to leak. KBB lists it at 4460 for Excellent. But i'm seeing these go for over KBB.

So i'm not really sure what to offer the dude.

Anyway, any other differences aside from the engine?

Thanks so much!

-D

 

be ready to pay out the ass for your insurance, its not a sports car but insurance certainly seems to think it is lol. Other then roof seals, there is nothing special about the del sol. Just look into the standerd used car stuff and you should be fine.

 

5k is way too much for a Del Slow

 

why do people call them del slows? they are faster than regular civics.. (lighter) and its not like a regular civic is fast.. or any honda really for that matter.

 

Sounds like a pretty good deal, but you should try to get the price down some. I think it's a little high, regardless of condition. I'd start offering at most $4k and compromise some. Post pictures if you can.

I've never had any major problems with my del Sol. I have a B18C1 engine in mine so I can't comment on the stock S model, but I know it's a real gas saver.

Even though it's far from a sports car, I still consider it a "sporty" car and being able to take the top off on a nice day is awesome. I can't imagine myself not buying another hard top some day in the future. It only takes a couple seconds to remove the top and store it without much effort.

I used to drive a Buick Skylark granny car and my insurance only went up a few dollars switching to the del Sol. Rates for me are not high at all (relatively).