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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
i'd love to get a 97 ex coupe and stick a tsx engine in there :rick:
I too would not mind that.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AF
Ask them if you can experience SOHC VTEC before you buy it.
Hahaha, that's rich.

Originally Posted by red94teg
Common places to look/feel for rust? I doubt this car has much rust if any, but it doesn't hurt to check it out.
Anywhere where there are joints, welds, etc. Checking around the engine compartment wouldn't hurt either. I'm sure it's just as stuffed as any FF car, so don't be afraid to bust out a flashlight and break yo neck fool...
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by red94teg
sexy...are those RSX wheels?
05-06 rsx base 16'' wheels h:
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Ok, so I'm back. I ended up buying the car for $3500. There some things wrong with the car but they weren't big deal. There's a rip in the driver's side seat backing and there was a small bit of rust where the rear bumper meets the rear quarter panel on the passenger side. Also, the engine bay was pretty dirty but I figure that's something that can be cleaned up without too much trouble.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Also, the big thing was that the timing belt has never been done (at 134k miles currently.) So I've gotta get that done soon along with an oil change/tune up. The car had been sitting in the guy's garage for quite a while. I'm pretty pleased with the car though and will hopefully get some stuff done on it this weekend. I'll post some pics once I get it all cleaned up.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Word man, congrats
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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nice buy. Has leather seats too? pretty good.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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Good deal.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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The pictures are kind of misleading. It needs some "reconditioning" but should look really good by the time I'm done washing/waxing/detailing/whatever.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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I woulda said 3000 since the TB wasnt done
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