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Replying to: shr30 (Feb 28, 2007 6:24 am) |
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Replying to: shr30 (Feb 28, 2007 6:24 am) |
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I found a 2000 Civic with 73000 miles on it. I test drove it today. I just wanted some advice on what you guys thought. Here is a link to the carfax report- http://www.carfax.com/viewEmailReport.do?a=9dlB6p0nl9UMWcGpT05Nl2f%2BPetkWXPiMy2- szk3gjWLX88srkHtli9bDgDaCTSi3 The guy said that he got the timing belt and brake pads replaced, but he has the receipts at his parents house, so can't get them. I test drove it (DISCLAIMER: Very inexperienced driver). It seemed fine, just a little "stiff" I guess is the best word to describe it. I don't know if that means anything to anyone  I took it on the highway, up to about 70 and it seemed to run fine - no knocking or rattling. However, there were a few problems - - The car seemed to get slightly (almost imperceptablely) wobbly when I braked. He told me about that before I test drove it; he said the mechanic said the rotors needed to be aligned (or something like that). - I swerved from side to side while driving slowly (on the advice of a friend) and whenever I reached the extreme of a swerve, there was a soft "click", like the sound of the turn indicator. Other than that it seemed OK. I revved the engine when idle, and it seemed to rev smoothly. The tires didn't seem too worn. He agreed to take it to a mechanic with me, and even said he'd pay for it. What do you guys think? Anything else I should ask him? There is this service here in Austin, TX called Auto P.I. I was wondering if they would be better than a mechanic. Any thoughts? (http://www.lemonbusters.org/) Thanks so much for your time!
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Guys, bought the acura, great drive and am totally floored. Metro, i do have a garaged parking and alarm too. I dont think it has Lo-Jack. |
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Replying to: varunsinha (Mar 03, 2007 10:14 pm) I would want to see the timing belt receipt. Either the parents could mail it to him or, if the service was done at a Honda store, they should be able to pull up the history. Honda brake rotors warp - no big deal if they can be turned but you're into some money if they have to be replaced. Hard to say what the "click" you heard might be - point it out to the mechanic when you have it looked at. It's fine if he wants to pay for the inspection as long as you pick the place. |
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Replying to: varunsinha (Mar 03, 2007 10:14 pm) -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 05, 2007 8:50 am) I used to have a 2000 Civic. It was a good car... absolutely trouble free for 34k.
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Replying to: gsemike (Mar 12, 2007 12:54 pm) -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 15, 2007 6:26 am) |
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