Help - '99 V6 - Autom. Accord Coupe-EX
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From: glass case of emotion
Originally posted by Tom T
Hi illusion....
Yes, that looks like the color. I just called it Dark Cherry cause that what it looks like to me. My bigger concern though is this car a good buy at $13K? I was a little concerned cause the exhaust is pretty rusty in the muffler area, so possibly the car sat for a while & built up rust? It's primarily the pipe that runs horizontal from left to right at the rear of the car. Other than that, all looks well except for a sizeable burn hole in the rear leather that they said they would try to patch. Also a couple minor rattles, one in the front dash & the other near the rear speakers. Any concerns with these cars having rattle problems?
Thanks...
Hi illusion....
Yes, that looks like the color. I just called it Dark Cherry cause that what it looks like to me. My bigger concern though is this car a good buy at $13K? I was a little concerned cause the exhaust is pretty rusty in the muffler area, so possibly the car sat for a while & built up rust? It's primarily the pipe that runs horizontal from left to right at the rear of the car. Other than that, all looks well except for a sizeable burn hole in the rear leather that they said they would try to patch. Also a couple minor rattles, one in the front dash & the other near the rear speakers. Any concerns with these cars having rattle problems?
Thanks...
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Eklypse,
Don't feel you paid too much. First, that was a year ago on a car that is one year newer than this. Plus, yours is Honda certified, this one is not. The used car lot will warranty it for only 6 months and that's it. Also it's not in Mint condition, I would say very good. She will have a mechanic check it out in the next few days. She is going back to look at it again & take it for another spin tomorrow. Other than the obvious, is there anything specific we should check on these Coupes? We got a Carfax report & it came up clean.
Don't feel you paid too much. First, that was a year ago on a car that is one year newer than this. Plus, yours is Honda certified, this one is not. The used car lot will warranty it for only 6 months and that's it. Also it's not in Mint condition, I would say very good. She will have a mechanic check it out in the next few days. She is going back to look at it again & take it for another spin tomorrow. Other than the obvious, is there anything specific we should check on these Coupes? We got a Carfax report & it came up clean.
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Originally posted by Tom T
Eklypse,
Don't feel you paid too much. First, that was a year ago on a car that is one year newer than this. Plus, yours is Honda certified, this one is not. The used car lot will warranty it for only 6 months and that's it. Also it's not in Mint condition, I would say very good. She will have a mechanic check it out in the next few days. She is going back to look at it again & take it for another spin tomorrow. Other than the obvious, is there anything specific we should check on these Coupes? We got a Carfax report & it came up clean.
Eklypse,
Don't feel you paid too much. First, that was a year ago on a car that is one year newer than this. Plus, yours is Honda certified, this one is not. The used car lot will warranty it for only 6 months and that's it. Also it's not in Mint condition, I would say very good. She will have a mechanic check it out in the next few days. She is going back to look at it again & take it for another spin tomorrow. Other than the obvious, is there anything specific we should check on these Coupes? We got a Carfax report & it came up clean.
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thanks guys for the latest comments...
VTEC I did check out the car out & I can't find anything other than the rust in the rear exhaust area. That is why in a day or two it's going to a mechanic that works on my '79 Corvette sometimes who will put it on a lift to check for any sins. I also checked all the fluids and they were all reasonably cleaned & the engine compartment was not immaculate, but was very clean. Car did not have any noticeable damage, but that is why we will take a long 2nd look at it. Also, steering felt tight, brakes were strong & engine sounded sweet but I'm not a mechanic.
I told my wife that this does look like a VG deal even with no long warranty for a V6 Coupe with 31K Miles. The Retail value is about $16K on this car and maybe $15K on the low end.
VTEC I did check out the car out & I can't find anything other than the rust in the rear exhaust area. That is why in a day or two it's going to a mechanic that works on my '79 Corvette sometimes who will put it on a lift to check for any sins. I also checked all the fluids and they were all reasonably cleaned & the engine compartment was not immaculate, but was very clean. Car did not have any noticeable damage, but that is why we will take a long 2nd look at it. Also, steering felt tight, brakes were strong & engine sounded sweet but I'm not a mechanic.
I told my wife that this does look like a VG deal even with no long warranty for a V6 Coupe with 31K Miles. The Retail value is about $16K on this car and maybe $15K on the low end.
