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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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Default 1997 Accord 220K miles $3500 Good Deal?

Any thoughts on this?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...el=&cardist=43

This is a pretty good price for a '97 and I know 220K miles isn't the end of a honda. What would I want to check out on this car?
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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I would look at a different car
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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That price is high.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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It definitely seems a little high for a 9 year old car with that many miles on it. But, if you do want to get it, having a knowledgeable mechanic look it over would probably be the best thing to do.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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I have a 1996 Honda Accord and I paid $3000 for it. It had 180,000 miles on it.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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I paid 5k for my 98 coupe with like 97k miles.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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I wouldn't even touch a car with that mileage, Honda or not.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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I got my 94 accord lx with 65k for $3200
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by losiglow
Any thoughts on this?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...el=&cardist=43

This is a pretty good price for a '97 and I know 220K miles isn't the end of a honda. What would I want to check out on this car?
I got my '02 accord ex for 10,000 with 40k miles.
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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It looks in great shape. It does seem pricey for the mileage. Some maintence was done but you really have to account for all the major wear items that you might have to replace (engine mounts, seals, transmission, radiator,etc).

OBO, so if you like it, maybe you can talk them down a bit.
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