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#682 of 9207 Used 95 DX by edsmom Oct 10, 2003 (7:40 am)
I just paid $2750 for a used Civic DX (95) with an aftermarket Alpine AM/FM/CD in great condition. The previous owner kept detailed maintenance records (and I think I believe them) and took great care of this car. Has 102,000 miles on it. Suspension is like new (some of it is new).   I checked Edmunds and seems I paid $1000 less than even private sales in my area and this was from a dealer (not Honda). A/C doesn't work -- should I get him to replace it or pay for it with my savings?
#683 of 9207 I'd say... by ghulet Oct 10, 2003 (1:57 pm)
...you don't have much hope of getting the seller to fix the A/C, especially given the price you got (which is quite low, good job!!). This is a nine year-old car, after all. The seller 'should' disclose the things that aren't working, but is under no real obligation (legal or otherwise) to do so. Many dealers do nothing more than clean the car and change the oil before putting it on the lot (especially on older cars/'wholesale specials'). It is the buyers responsibility to check the function of all systems when buying. That said, it couldn't hurt to ask the dealer to fix it, right?
#684 of 9207 sbhonda by isellhondas Oct 11, 2003 (11:20 am)
You really need to gain a bit more experience and spend a lot more time lurking here before posting.   Just some friendly advise from a grizzled veteran.
#685 of 9207 DID we pay too much?? by feihao888 Oct 14, 2003 (2:07 pm)
We payed 16,400 for a Civic EX coupe. TMV is 16,500. It comes with mud guards and a nice trunk tray, however. We have no idea.
#686 of 9207 pretty decent deal by ncampbell2002 Oct 15, 2003 (6:22 pm)
Bought mine in april...RED 2 DOOR CIVIC EX..paid $17060 for it w/ 1.9%apr financing....got pinstriping, spoiler, floormats, and Leather wrap on the steering wheel. Works out to be about 1000 in accessories...Original sticker for it was $17200...Ann Arbor Michigan
#688 of 9207 by kirstie_h HOST Oct 16, 2003 (4:49 am)
A major magazine is looking to interview someone who considered buying a Prius or a Honda Civic hybrid, but decided it wasn't worth the extra $3,000 to $4,000 price premium over the regular gasoline versions of the Corolla or Civic. Please respond by October 22 to jfallonedmunds.com with your daytime contact info. Thanks! Jeannine Fallon PR Director Edmunds.com
#689 of 9207 by bottgers Oct 16, 2003 (2:21 pm)
I don't know if this topic is geared more towards the purchase experinece of new Civics or not, so I thought I'd post this message.   I've been considering the purchase of a used Civic coupe. I like the current body style, and trying to find one at the lowest possible price, I've been looking for 2001 models.   The first thing I did was to find out what they're worth using Edmunds and NADA. I like the way the LX trim level is equipped, so that's what I priced. The value comes out at between $10K-$11K, depending on options mileage, etc.   Then I searched the internet looking at classifieds from both private owners and dealers. I was shocked to find that most have an asking price of $13k-$14K for these cars. The next thing I did was try to figure out if these people were on drugs, or if they're actually getting these kind of prices for these cars. Heck, I was quoted a price of $12.8K for a brand new '03 LX just a couple months ago, and I received several prices in the low 13's. Why would people be asking so much more than they're worth? I know Hondas tend to hold their resale value pretty well, but do they increase in value?
#690 of 9207 negotiate by dudka Oct 16, 2003 (4:31 pm)
I believe what you saw were asking prices. I am sure you would have been able to negotiate a few $$$ down. But I have been preaching for a few years now that buying used Honda or Toyota is sensless. Buying a year end model will cost less and Honda or Toyota will throw in some attractive finance options. Financing a $14K Civic LX with Honda's 1.9% finance optin will save you a few hundred or break even over the life of the loan when compared to $12.5K used Civic at 5%. Personally I woudl advice against buying a 2001, it was the first year of the new re-design and had its share of design flaws.
#691 of 9207 by bottgers Oct 16, 2003 (6:24 pm)
Again, why would people, and dealers be asking $3K-$4K more than what they're worth. I could see prices starting at around $1K more than what the vehicle's actually worth, but when they're asking as much or more for for an '01 than what you could buy a brand new '03 for, it makes no sense. With new '03's selling in the high 12's, in order to make it worthwhile to buy an '01 you'd have to be able to get one for less than 9K. I don't see that happening when their starting price is $13K-$14K. They probably won't be willing to come down that far.

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