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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Ok, I just came into an RSX from my cousin. He hasn't driven the car in just over two years and has let it sit in a garage since then. It's in showroom condition with about 12 000 miles or less.

So, what do I need?
-new battery
-new tires
-oil change, change all fluids

Anything else to make it driveable?
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Since the RSX seems to be one of those cars that blows up if you sneeze the wrong way, I'd ask a dealership.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Change all your fluids. The battery may just be discharged, once you get the fluids changed try cranking it up. Tires may have flat spots on them.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by evolution
Ok, I just came into an RSX from my cousin. He hasn't driven the car in just over two years and has let it sit in a garage since then. It's in showroom condition with about 12 000 miles or less.

So, what do I need?
-new battery
-new tires
-oil change, change all fluids

Anything else to make it driveable?
Drain every single fluid and replace it before you try to crank it. If it runs okay after that, then you're good to go.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Okay, thanks guys!
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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rich guy your cousin? Letting a car sit and depreciate is a damn shame.
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 96tegse
rich guy your cousin? Letting a car sit and depreciate is a damn shame.
No just loved it too much/idiot. :crazyr:

Told him for two years straight to sell it....."nah nah, i'm going to keep it forever, i'll be back....my future kid's car..etc"

Now look haha, mine for dirt cheap... h:
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kenton
Since the RSX seems to be one of those cars that blows up if you sneeze the wrong way, I'd ask a dealership.
how does it blow up? If you over rev it, mis-shift to 9000+RPM, then it will blow up.
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