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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/3/2005 11:39:32 AM

Remmy

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nothing over a 100,000 miles.

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/3/2005 12:47:55 PM

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U jokin' around? I seriously can't tell. 100,000K seems crazy to me. Anyway, what about the year? Has Honda Civic ALWAYS had the EX 1.7L 127hp SOHC engine it does today? Also, doesn't excessive milage tend to relect on the performance of any engine? How often do you replace your timing belt?

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/3/2005 8:26:07 PM

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I adhere to slightly more Honda-esque standards, so I don't give a **** about the mileage; that's one of the least important things to look at when buying a used car...seriously. You just have to know how to spot a well-maintained car that won't give you grief.

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/3/2005 8:36:25 PM

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100K on a honda isnt a big deal, but dont plan on boosting it for long without a rebuild. and DONT buy one thats already been modded if longetivity and low-maintenance are high on your list.

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/4/2005 1:42:23 AM

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Yeah, I guess pretty much any car I buy I end up rebuilding anyway for the sake of reliability. My friend has a '92 sedan that he bought with 192k on it, and all it's needed in 5 years is a routine TB change. And all the Civics I've owned have had at least 160k.

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/4/2005 12:41:32 PM

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That's good news! I won't be rebuilding jack anyway because I don't have those skills. What is your oppion on "certified used Honda?" This seems at least much better than a used car lot. I personally would not know how to distinguish a redone odometer from a correct one.

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/4/2005 12:44:57 PM

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So if I buy one and then modify it,chances are it won't last as long? If yes,why? Would you not be moding it with Honda parts? Sorry if that's a stupid question!

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/4/2005 12:47:47 PM

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The only things I generally know to look for are a really well maintained cabin,clean trunk and hopefully a good VIN report. If I pop the hood I'm lost anyway. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/4/2005 3:58:12 PM

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These are some basic tips when buying a used car:

1) Always ask why the person is selling the car
2) Ask if it's been in any accidents/check for body damage (should be pretty obvious...)
3) Check the tread on the tires
4) Ask about major maintainance/overhauls
5) Even if you're not motor-savvy, there are a few things you can look for under the hood: Old/cracked hoses and wires, obvious oil and coolant leaks (basically, any loose fluids that you can see under the hood shouldn't be there...).
6) Try **** out (pretty much anything electrical)
7) Ask about when the last routine TB/clutch replacement was.
8) TEST DRIVE, TEST DRIVE, TEST DRIVE!!

I'll add more if I can think of anything else (I probably forgot something).

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RE: To buy a Civic or not to buy a Civic - 2/4/2005 10:37:47 PM

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TB is timing belt, just in case. but get the carfax. and its not the mods that hurt the longetivity, its the modder. a lot of people half ass things, then sell the car when it gives them nothing but problems.

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