Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
#1
Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
Hi Guys...
I found a nice 2001 Civic Ex coupe 5-spd...one owner and very well maintained...pre-purchase inspection to finalize the deal is next week...
One older owner so its not raced or abused, but the mileage is 151,000miles highway...[:@]
I know these cars are really reliable, my family has 3 hondas, with no problems.
Say I get a new waterpump/timing belt and inspection is okay, would this be a good car for 3500-4000USD ? Or should I avoid it due to age...(I cant even find a value for it because the blackbook/bluebook or whatever it is doesnt list mileage up that high...)
Thank you for your advice !
I found a nice 2001 Civic Ex coupe 5-spd...one owner and very well maintained...pre-purchase inspection to finalize the deal is next week...
One older owner so its not raced or abused, but the mileage is 151,000miles highway...[:@]
I know these cars are really reliable, my family has 3 hondas, with no problems.
Say I get a new waterpump/timing belt and inspection is okay, would this be a good car for 3500-4000USD ? Or should I avoid it due to age...(I cant even find a value for it because the blackbook/bluebook or whatever it is doesnt list mileage up that high...)
Thank you for your advice !
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RE: Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
ORIGINAL: PNK SLP
id give him 3K cash in hand.....sounds like a good DD to me
id say do the basic 100K maintance an ur good to go
id give him 3K cash in hand.....sounds like a good DD to me
id say do the basic 100K maintance an ur good to go
#5
RE: Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
ORIGINAL: jpnolan
if your looking to mod this car definatley no because 01-05 not much aftermarket support good DD
if your looking to mod this car definatley no because 01-05 not much aftermarket support good DD
Maybe I will buy a new shift **** or something like that, but not much more...
#7
RE: Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
id get new water pump, raditor hoses an everything flushed, oil an tranny. Oh an see when the belts were changed out to u might wanna get ones on there there a 160K maintance sheet on the net ...ill look try to find it
#8
RE: Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
I'd say buy it. As long as it has been well maintained and you have a complete history, what's there to fear? Shouldn't be too many surprises.
My dad and I snagged a 2000 Civic for $2900 about 2 years ago. The guy was the only owner and had a complete history. The downside? 235,000 highway miles.
It's still going today. We keep the maintenence up on it, and last I checked it's at 248,XXX. It has been one of the best Civics we have owned, and we've had six.
My dad and I snagged a 2000 Civic for $2900 about 2 years ago. The guy was the only owner and had a complete history. The downside? 235,000 highway miles.
It's still going today. We keep the maintenence up on it, and last I checked it's at 248,XXX. It has been one of the best Civics we have owned, and we've had six.
#9
RE: Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
Thanks for the comments and advice on things to check, please keep em coming, I appreciate it...
Originally I was looking for at thelower mileage civicswithno options (DX model?) for a few thousand $ more, but then I saw this car and its a beauty...sunroof, pwr, keyless, abs, etc, its pretty well featured. I hope themechanicsays its tight...looks like a really fun car.
Can anyone please point me in the direction of the maintenace schedule...Ifound a copy of the shop repair book which is several hundredpages...but a list of scheduled things to check would be great if there is an area with these things in pdf...many thanks...
Originally I was looking for at thelower mileage civicswithno options (DX model?) for a few thousand $ more, but then I saw this car and its a beauty...sunroof, pwr, keyless, abs, etc, its pretty well featured. I hope themechanicsays its tight...looks like a really fun car.
Can anyone please point me in the direction of the maintenace schedule...Ifound a copy of the shop repair book which is several hundredpages...but a list of scheduled things to check would be great if there is an area with these things in pdf...many thanks...
#10
RE: Should I get this Civic 01 EX but *HIGH* mileage
honestly man you'd be crazy not to take that deal. i payed 10 grand canadian for mine and mines an 02 and it had 100k on it. so 3500-4 for one with 50k more would be a screamin deal in my opinion. does it look dirty or rusted under the hood?