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#19 of 58 Re: thinking to buy a '95 Civic [dewaltdakota] by bialy

Aug 27, 2006 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: dewaltdakota (Aug 26, 2006 8:59 pm)
Thank you. Perhaps I am looking for a confirmation to walk away, and I have a mechanic that already told me he wants documentation, etc., and questions answered from the person selling the car. So I feel somewhat secure. However, I am learning a very interesting question in re: cars. When buying a car with as little money as possible it is a difficult and grueling decision. Thank you for your input.

#20 of 58 RE: Walk away by makoamaile

Sep 08, 2006 (10:44 pm)

Replying to: bialy (Aug 27, 2006 8:21 pm)
If your looking for confirmation to walk away then you already know what to do. That low mileage is unheard of in a Civic of any year. The engine probably shot and you'll put more than what you paid just to replace and maintain. You can find a better deal for the same. I'm shopping for a good used one myself with little to spend. What state do you live in?

#21 of 58 RE: Walk away [makoamaile] by bialy

Sep 08, 2006 (11:35 pm)

Replying to: makoamaile (Sep 08, 2006 10:44 pm)
Hi. I live in Florida. I just bought a 2001 Civic for $5800 from a private guy who was moving overseas. I questioned him several times about the car, his usage of it, and I felt I could believe him. He bought the car certified from a big local dealer less than 1 year ago (showed me the paper work), although it has almost 150,000 miles on it. I felt after comparing similar Civics that I got a pretty good deal. I hope I'm right. Thanks for asking, I hope you find something good. Next time I do this I hope I have the time to first check out the local dealers and see what they offer me. It is a nerve-wracking situation to buy a car.

#22 of 58 RE: Walk away [bialy] by pat

Sep 09, 2006 (7:01 am)

Replying to: bialy (Sep 08, 2006 11:35 pm)
Congrats on your new ride. Hope everything works out with it.

#23 of 58 RE: Walk away [pat] by bialy

Sep 09, 2006 (3:52 pm)

Replying to: pat (Sep 09, 2006 7:01 am)
Thanks! So far so good, I hope of course that it doesn't break down on me right away. There are some spots on the surface, faded paint spots and I bought some wax today but that didn't clear it up. The manual said I could go to Honda & get exact match paint. Should I try this, or is there a board for this sort of thing?

#24 of 58 RE: Walk away [bialy] by pat

Sep 10, 2006 (8:56 am)

Replying to: bialy (Sep 09, 2006 3:52 pm)
You might find some advice in the Civic Care & Maintenance discussion - check it out.

#25 of 58 '02 Civic LX by kwahraps

Mar 05, 2007 (8:08 am)

Greetings all.
 
Just purchased an '02 Civic LX 2D Coupe at a Honda dealership.
 
48,000 miles
KBB value of about $12,200
Certified Honda price at the dealer was $12,700.
 
Clearance price : $9,999
Trade in ('94 Mercury Sable, 100K miles) : $750
Tax and Tags : $700
 
So, basically I closed the deal on the car for just under $10k. Carfax states that the car had one owner, was leased for 3 years, appears to be normal mileage for that span, and was purchased by the dealership in December '06. After failing to sell at $12,700, they issued the clearance price and I felt I needed to jump on it.
 
Our salesman stated that the '02-'04 Civic LX lines are basically identical. Anyone have opinions on this statement? And should I have any pause for concern on this deal? Thank you for your time.

#26 of 58 Re: '02 Civic LX [kwahraps] by backy

Mar 05, 2007 (8:38 am)

Replying to: kwahraps (Mar 05, 2007 8:08 am)
Actually the Civic got a refresh for 2004, so there are some differences between the 2003 and 2004 models. 2001-3 models were essentially the same, with some small tweaks starting in 2002.

#27 of 58 '94 civic lx by mattstonescomb

Apr 06, 2007 (1:32 am)

hello!
  i was hoping that someone out there may be able to give me some much needed & appreciated advice... i've been looking for what seems to be an eternity for a reasonably priced used honda for use as my primary means of transportation and have finally found one. it's a '94 civic lx with 111,000 miles, and the person selling it is asking $2,000 for it. i test drove it, without incident, and everything seems to be in order. the inspection is good until 1/08, and i was told the only thing it had needed at the time of the inspection was new wiper blades. the seller also informed me that the tires and brakes had been replaced recently and that they knew of no problems the car may have. i haven't gotten a vin# yet with which to get a carfax report, and i'm not sure if the timing belt is the original or had been replaced around the 100k mile point. aside from that, could someone advise me as to whether or not this is a fair price? also, should the timing belt be original, must i replace it right away if i purchase it? if so, can this be used as leverage in order to lower the price the seller was asking? also, is the transmission something i need to worry about? (it's an automatic). thanks in advance for any advice/ information y'all could give me! p.s. - kbb private party value in fair condition is $2630. thanks!!!

#28 of 58 Re: '94 civic lx [mattstonescomb] by pat

Apr 06, 2007 (6:26 am)

Replying to: mattstonescomb (Apr 06, 2007 1:32 am)
While you're waiting for some input here, I suggest you ask the value of the car over in the Real-World Trade-In discussion. Be sure to follow the format in red over the post box.
 
You can also check the TMV pricing right here: 1994 Honda Civic LX. For my zip code, it says the TMV pricing for a private party sale is $1895. That makes me think $2000 is too high with that mileage, but run the numbers and see what you get.
 
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