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#217 of 226 Re: Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic [samnas] by jewels8 Jul 22, 2008 (6:20 am)
Replying to: samnas (Jul 20, 2005 9:43 pm) I own both, 06 Civic and 08 Sentra, and although I like my new Sentra, I feel there are more standard features on the Civic. The only reason I did not buy the 4 door Civic is because I already have the 2 door coupe and previously owned the 4 door 01 Civic (someone hit it in rear and it was deemed total loss), so I wanted to change up a bit. If I were you, I would be sure to compare what is standard on both before making a final decision. I still love my Civic, even after driving it for the past 2 & 1/2 years and very happy that I did not trade it in on the 08 Sentra.
#218 of 226 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you by big_rice Jan 07, 2009 (6:46 pm)
Please do me a favor - I need to buy a 2nd hand car -- thank you.    1998 Honda Civic --- $4300 110,000 miles. Snow alloy tires. Auto transmission Cons: 2 doors    2002 Nissan Sentra GXE - $6000 70,000 miles. Regular tires. Auto transmission Cons: cosmetic dent    I am a student here and I plan to use it for 2 years.    Thanks so much for your help. Replies to this message: kiawah (Jan 07, 2009 8:33 pm) big_rice (Jan 09, 2009 4:54 am) kiawah (Jan 09, 2009 5:25 am) and 1 more...
#219 of 226 Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [big_rice] by kiawah Jan 07, 2009 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: big_rice (Jan 07, 2009 6:46 pm) The better deal is unabled to be determined, based upon the limited information you provided. You would need a qualified mechanic to check them over. One bad problem with either of the vehicles (like an engine or transmission problem).....or a couple smaller problems (like new CV joints, brakes, tires, shocks, waterpump/cooling) could total thousands of dollars to repair.   One of the vehicles that appears initially to be a better deal, could in the end be a money pit. If you are seriously interested in either of those vehicles, you have to pay to have an independent mechanic inspect it BEFORE you buy it.   Used car purchases are as-is, you buy them, you own them, problems and all. The forums are splattered with many buyers who fail to check out the vehicles, and are stuck with major problems after the fact. Replies to this message: big_rice (Jan 09, 2009 4:54 am) kiawah (Jan 09, 2009 5:25 am) big_rice (Jan 10, 2009 3:50 pm)
#220 of 226 Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [kiawah] by big_rice Jan 09, 2009 (4:54 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Jan 07, 2009 8:33 pm) kiawah, much appreciate your valuable advice. I will hae an independent mechanic check the car.   Thank you very much. Replies to this message: kiawah (Jan 09, 2009 5:25 am) big_rice (Jan 10, 2009 3:50 pm)
#221 of 226 Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [big_rice] by kiawah Jan 09, 2009 (5:25 am)
Replying to: big_rice (Jan 09, 2009 4:54 am) And if the owner balk's at the idea that some mechanic was going to look at it.....run, don't walk from the deal.   Also, even after a mechanic looks at it, there is no guarantee that the vehicle won't have some problems (undoubtedly there will be). A mechanic can observe some of the obvious issues. There may be hidden issues that only show up under certain operating conditions (like won't start if it is really hot out, or air conditioner doesn't work so well when it's really hot out, or if it's really really cold the starter hangs). So make sure you have some additional money set aside for that situation. If a problem doesn't pop up, great. If it does, you're prepared to handle it (hopefully). Replies to this message: big_rice (Jan 10, 2009 3:50 pm)
#226 of 226 Re: 1998 Honda Civic vs 2002 Nissan Sentra -------- Thank you [kiawah] by big_rice Jan 10, 2009 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Jan 09, 2009 5:25 am) The owner baled at the mechanic checks and refused to pay for any repair cost, and then I ran.. I appreciate all you nice advices, kiawah. Best regards! Rice

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