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Old 07-20-2009, 05:55 PM
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It's a 2002 Civic, silver, 116k miles, drove it and it drives great, looks great inside and out, EX 2D Coupe, no warrenty. They are asking $5595, Here's the ad:

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 06:00 PM
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I don't really like that gen of civics but I think thats a pretty decent deal, I payed about 300 less for a 99 DX in worse condition soo I'd prolly pick it up
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 06:05 PM
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Why don't you like civics of this gen? And more opinions plz.
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 06:12 PM
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whats the blue book value for it?
and most people dont like this gen because the D17 is hard to mod and the only motors you can swap in is k series
but if your not going for engine mods i think they look good and would get it if it was a good deal(depending on the kbb value)
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 06:20 PM
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KBB suggested retail value for excellent condition is $8465. One thing I did notice is that the car has been on the market for almost three months, is this something to worry about? The dealership is located on a fairly busy street. I carfaxed it and it came up clean, and one previous owner.
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 06:49 PM
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is it a real dealership or one of the sketchy privately owned ones?
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 06:54 PM
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Well, on their website they say "We specialize in fine used vehicles". And when I first pulled up to the dealership, I thought it was a new car dealership. The place looks professional and clean, and I've been to a good amount of dealerships.
 
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Old 07-20-2009, 08:16 PM
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That generation does have a bit higher failure rate of automatic transmissions, so you might get it taken to a mechanic.
 
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Old 07-21-2009, 04:33 AM
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Well, on their website they say "We specialize in fine used vehicles". And when I first pulled up to the dealership, I thought it was a new car dealership. The place looks professional and clean, and I've been to a good amount of dealerships.
see if you can get a trusted mechanic to take a look at it
if he ok's it i think you should get it
 
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Old 07-21-2009, 09:21 AM
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and dont forget to hustle him a little bit offer 4,500 they will go down on price. just work with him.
 


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