Should I get this Civic
05-19-2007, 07:39 PM
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Should I get this Civic
1995 Civic DX
1.5L SOHC with 5-speed with 198k miles.
Has hood damage, but he's including a new primered hood that he ordered.
Car is red and the rest of the body is pretty good. I haven't seen the interior, but I'm told it's clean.
edit:// its the coupe!
all for $1500 and he says he'll negotiate. He has another car already, so I'm sure if I show him $1000 cash he'll say okay.
What do you all think?
1.5L SOHC with 5-speed with 198k miles.
Has hood damage, but he's including a new primered hood that he ordered.
Car is red and the rest of the body is pretty good. I haven't seen the interior, but I'm told it's clean.
edit:// its the coupe!
all for $1500 and he says he'll negotiate. He has another car already, so I'm sure if I show him $1000 cash he'll say okay.
What do you all think?
Last edited by ihartmacz; 05-19-2007 at 07:41 PM. Reason: Coupe
05-20-2007, 04:50 AM
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inspect thoroughly for rust in the rear quarter panels, if its really bad then im not sure if its worth it, but a lil wont hurt for that price...thats the biggest issue...and check for any electrical problems (i.e. lights working and such) they are a headache
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05-21-2007, 09:35 AM
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Yeah, the DX models didn't come with Power steering...
Or a Tachometer, 4-wheel disc brakes (front discs are smaller diameter too), wheel covers, power options etc...
The rust in the rear quarter panels is not nearly as much a problem on DX models as EX/LX models, as DX's didn't come with a sunroof, and therefore there are no drain tubes going into the rear quarter panel area to contribute to rusting...
Or a Tachometer, 4-wheel disc brakes (front discs are smaller diameter too), wheel covers, power options etc...
The rust in the rear quarter panels is not nearly as much a problem on DX models as EX/LX models, as DX's didn't come with a sunroof, and therefore there are no drain tubes going into the rear quarter panel area to contribute to rusting...
05-21-2007, 02:37 PM
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walk up with $1000 in cash. $800 in left pocket and $200 in right.
offer him the $800. see if he bites. if not. then see if you can borrow some from your buddy and come up with the "borrowed" $200
he'll bite. $ talks
offer him the $800. see if he bites. if not. then see if you can borrow some from your buddy and come up with the "borrowed" $200
he'll bite. $ talks
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What's wrong with a Ford Escort Zx2? They have a DOHC 2.0 2.0L Mazda engine and tranny at 130hp, it had more balls than my 95 Civic EX did. parts for the ford were cheaper too.
Not trying to start a flame war here, don't get me wrong, I loved my Civic. It was cool and they both looked were styled pretty well. Although the Ford is lacking in build quality, it doesn't lack power. It had the perfect trade off of power and fuel economy. It got 30mpg in town with the 5-speed.
IMHO: the 2.0 Zetec is one of the best engines I've ever been behind. I didn't really get to experience my Honda's VTEC because it was auto.
Again, I'm not trying to start a flame war. I'm just wondering what you guys don't like about them.
Not trying to start a flame war here, don't get me wrong, I loved my Civic. It was cool and they both looked were styled pretty well. Although the Ford is lacking in build quality, it doesn't lack power. It had the perfect trade off of power and fuel economy. It got 30mpg in town with the 5-speed.
IMHO: the 2.0 Zetec is one of the best engines I've ever been behind. I didn't really get to experience my Honda's VTEC because it was auto.
Again, I'm not trying to start a flame war. I'm just wondering what you guys don't like about them.
05-21-2007, 08:11 PM
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What's wrong with a Ford Escort Zx2? They have a DOHC 2.0 2.0L Mazda engine and tranny at 130hp, it had more balls than my 95 Civic EX did. parts for the ford were cheaper too.
Not trying to start a flame war here, don't get me wrong, I loved my Civic. It was cool and they both looked were styled pretty well. Although the Ford is lacking in build quality, it doesn't lack power. It had the perfect trade off of power and fuel economy. It got 30mpg in town with the 5-speed.
IMHO: the 2.0 Zetec is one of the best engines I've ever been behind. I didn't really get to experience my Honda's VTEC because it was auto.
Again, I'm not trying to start a flame war. I'm just wondering what you guys don't like about them.
Not trying to start a flame war here, don't get me wrong, I loved my Civic. It was cool and they both looked were styled pretty well. Although the Ford is lacking in build quality, it doesn't lack power. It had the perfect trade off of power and fuel economy. It got 30mpg in town with the 5-speed.
IMHO: the 2.0 Zetec is one of the best engines I've ever been behind. I didn't really get to experience my Honda's VTEC because it was auto.
Again, I'm not trying to start a flame war. I'm just wondering what you guys don't like about them.