Hey Y'all,
Used car place selling a '98 EX with 104K.Factory moon roof CD/tape/fm etc
$5,995.00 ?????? Sound worth it with all those miles?So they say,"looks and runs great."

Thanks

 

That's an okay deal. If it is in perfect condition, then yeah, get it. 104K is nothing for a civic. It's nice if you get it from the car dealership because you'll get some sort of warranty.

 

has the timing belt been changed? what kind of shape are the tires in, what kind of tires are they? is the interior clean? any major problems? anything need to be fixed? does it have mods, and if so, what are they, what quality were the parts, and was the work done right? how's the paint holding up, scratches, dings, dents? coupe or sedan? even color matters...

it seems like that's about what they were asking for comparable cars when I was looking last summer. that car has the D16Y8 (unless it's been swapped), which is a darn good engine. lots of aftermarket parts for that engine/body, and lots of stock parts. it's generally easy for shops to repair, and comparitively inexpensive. plus great fuel economy.

there is no way to say this properly, but buy smart and be careful. on a more positive note, it's much harder to go wrong with a honda. I'd say offer the place an initially lower price depending on the shape of the car and negotiate from there if you really think the car is worth it. do some research. see what comparable cars are bringing at other places, and make sure the salesperson knows you're just looking, and that you're doing research. it's much harder to screw a well read buyer. good luck!

 

Thanks toall.It is a black sedan.I did not do a carfax yet as I only just discovered it. It's on www.bornagainauto.com. It's the only Civic,I think. I am glad you volunteered about the excelent engine.I wanted to ask that.It should be the 127hp,I guess?

 

Got mine for about the same price a year ago with 96,000 miles on it. People told me I paid too much but there was this kid ready to put down $6,500 for it so I was like I'm getting this now.

 

look on the engine block and make sure it really is an ex, and not just an ex badge. It should say d16y8

 

i am guessing this is a small used car dealer...........i have always been nervous from small dealerships.

wow, i guess i got a good deal on my 2000 ex coupe with 52,000 miles back in 2004 for $8,995.00

 

Thanks Mybrokenblinker,good tip on the d16y8.
I hear ya Jeremy 102579 re the small dealer.I'd rather stick to www.carmax.com except that their minimum prices generally stay around $10,000. Their "no haggle" policy is appealing though.Haggling with sleazy car salesmen can take the joy out of car shopping,for me anyway.

 

I saw 4 97 and 98's here in town for sale last week, all 5,995. I would tell them you will give em 5 cash if its in perfect condition, otherwise you will run up the street and pick up the one you know you can snag for 4,500.

5k is a good deal imo..