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Tom Wilson 01-17-2004 05:11 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
In article <w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net>, "Yuri
Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so to
> speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but backed
> off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine model,
> basic equipment).
> Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust on
> body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
> when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises, engine
> fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
>
> So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats always a
> risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
>
> If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
> before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else buys
> it).
>
> Yuri


Go to carfax.com and run a report.

Tom Wilson 01-17-2004 05:11 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
In article <w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net>, "Yuri
Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so to
> speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but backed
> off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine model,
> basic equipment).
> Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust on
> body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
> when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises, engine
> fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
>
> So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats always a
> risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
>
> If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
> before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else buys
> it).
>
> Yuri


Go to carfax.com and run a report.

Cosmin N. 01-17-2004 08:16 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1

And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.

Cosmin

Yuri Nebogatov wrote:

> oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> I figured for a honda it's still ok
>
> "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
>
>>Hey guys,
>>
>>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

>
> to
>
>>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but backed
>>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
>>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

>
> model,
>
>>basic equipment).
>>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust on
>>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
>>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises, engine
>>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
>>
>>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
>>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
>>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats always

>
> a
>
>>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
>>
>>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
>>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

>
> buys
>
>>it).
>>
>>Yuri
>>
>>
>>

>
>
>


Cosmin N. 01-17-2004 08:16 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1

And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.

Cosmin

Yuri Nebogatov wrote:

> oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> I figured for a honda it's still ok
>
> "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
>
>>Hey guys,
>>
>>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

>
> to
>
>>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but backed
>>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
>>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

>
> model,
>
>>basic equipment).
>>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust on
>>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
>>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises, engine
>>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
>>
>>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
>>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
>>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats always

>
> a
>
>>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
>>
>>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
>>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

>
> buys
>
>>it).
>>
>>Yuri
>>
>>
>>

>
>
>


Cosmin N. 01-17-2004 08:16 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1

And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.

Cosmin

Yuri Nebogatov wrote:

> oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> I figured for a honda it's still ok
>
> "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
>
>>Hey guys,
>>
>>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

>
> to
>
>>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but backed
>>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
>>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

>
> model,
>
>>basic equipment).
>>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust on
>>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
>>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises, engine
>>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
>>
>>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
>>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
>>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats always

>
> a
>
>>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
>>
>>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
>>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

>
> buys
>
>>it).
>>
>>Yuri
>>
>>
>>

>
>
>


Cosmin N. 01-17-2004 08:16 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1

And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.

Cosmin

Yuri Nebogatov wrote:

> oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> I figured for a honda it's still ok
>
> "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
>
>>Hey guys,
>>
>>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

>
> to
>
>>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but backed
>>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
>>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

>
> model,
>
>>basic equipment).
>>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust on
>>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
>>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises, engine
>>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
>>
>>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
>>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
>>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats always

>
> a
>
>>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
>>
>>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
>>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

>
> buys
>
>>it).
>>
>>Yuri
>>
>>
>>

>
>
>


Yuri Nebogatov 01-18-2004 08:37 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
the link doesnt open
same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
advance


"Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.
>
> http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
>
> And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
>
> Cosmin
>
> Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
>
> > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> >
> > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> >
> >>Hey guys,
> >>
> >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

> >
> > to
> >
> >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

backed
> >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

> >
> > model,
> >
> >>basic equipment).
> >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

on
> >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
> >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

engine
> >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> >>
> >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

always
> >
> > a
> >
> >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> >>
> >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
> >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

> >
> > buys
> >
> >>it).
> >>
> >>Yuri
> >>
> >>
> >>

> >
> >
> >




Yuri Nebogatov 01-18-2004 08:37 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
the link doesnt open
same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
advance


"Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.
>
> http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
>
> And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
>
> Cosmin
>
> Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
>
> > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> >
> > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> >
> >>Hey guys,
> >>
> >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

> >
> > to
> >
> >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

backed
> >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

> >
> > model,
> >
> >>basic equipment).
> >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

on
> >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
> >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

engine
> >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> >>
> >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

always
> >
> > a
> >
> >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> >>
> >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
> >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

> >
> > buys
> >
> >>it).
> >>
> >>Yuri
> >>
> >>
> >>

> >
> >
> >




Yuri Nebogatov 01-18-2004 08:37 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
the link doesnt open
same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
advance


"Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.
>
> http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
>
> And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
>
> Cosmin
>
> Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
>
> > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> >
> > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> >
> >>Hey guys,
> >>
> >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

> >
> > to
> >
> >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

backed
> >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

> >
> > model,
> >
> >>basic equipment).
> >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

on
> >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
> >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

engine
> >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> >>
> >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

always
> >
> > a
> >
> >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> >>
> >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
> >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

> >
> > buys
> >
> >>it).
> >>
> >>Yuri
> >>
> >>
> >>

> >
> >
> >




Yuri Nebogatov 01-18-2004 08:37 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 
the link doesnt open
same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
advance


"Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only $2500.
>
> http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
>
> And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
>
> Cosmin
>
> Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
>
> > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> >
> > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> >
> >>Hey guys,
> >>
> >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community", so

> >
> > to
> >
> >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

backed
> >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine

> >
> > model,
> >
> >>basic equipment).
> >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

on
> >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no grinding
> >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

engine
> >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> >>
> >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

always
> >
> > a
> >
> >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> >>
> >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second opinions
> >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone else

> >
> > buys
> >
> >>it).
> >>
> >>Yuri
> >>
> >>
> >>

> >
> >
> >




Stephen Bigelow 01-18-2004 09:41 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 

"Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:JxGOb.56586$7X3.641601@weber.videotron.net...
> the link doesnt open
> same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
> advance


A new search reveals '94 Civics, Ontario wide, from $3250 (195,000kms) to
$7500 (60,000 kms, some mods).

> "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
> news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> > At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> > Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only

$2500.
> >
> >

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
> >
> > And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
> >
> > Cosmin
> >
> > Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
> >
> > > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> > >
> > > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> > >
> > >>Hey guys,
> > >>
> > >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community",

so
> > >
> > > to
> > >
> > >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

> backed
> > >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> > >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine
> > >
> > > model,
> > >
> > >>basic equipment).
> > >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

> on
> > >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no

grinding
> > >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

> engine
> > >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> > >>
> > >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> > >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> > >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

> always
> > >
> > > a
> > >
> > >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> > >>
> > >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second

opinions
> > >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone

else
> > >
> > > buys
> > >
> > >>it).
> > >>
> > >>Yuri
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >

>
>




Stephen Bigelow 01-18-2004 09:41 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 

"Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:JxGOb.56586$7X3.641601@weber.videotron.net...
> the link doesnt open
> same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
> advance


A new search reveals '94 Civics, Ontario wide, from $3250 (195,000kms) to
$7500 (60,000 kms, some mods).

> "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
> news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> > At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> > Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only

$2500.
> >
> >

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
> >
> > And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
> >
> > Cosmin
> >
> > Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
> >
> > > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> > >
> > > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> > >
> > >>Hey guys,
> > >>
> > >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community",

so
> > >
> > > to
> > >
> > >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

> backed
> > >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> > >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine
> > >
> > > model,
> > >
> > >>basic equipment).
> > >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

> on
> > >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no

grinding
> > >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

> engine
> > >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> > >>
> > >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> > >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> > >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

> always
> > >
> > > a
> > >
> > >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> > >>
> > >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second

opinions
> > >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone

else
> > >
> > > buys
> > >
> > >>it).
> > >>
> > >>Yuri
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >

>
>




Stephen Bigelow 01-18-2004 09:41 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 

"Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:JxGOb.56586$7X3.641601@weber.videotron.net...
> the link doesnt open
> same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
> advance


A new search reveals '94 Civics, Ontario wide, from $3250 (195,000kms) to
$7500 (60,000 kms, some mods).

> "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
> news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> > At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> > Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only

$2500.
> >
> >

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
> >
> > And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
> >
> > Cosmin
> >
> > Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
> >
> > > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> > >
> > > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> > >
> > >>Hey guys,
> > >>
> > >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community",

so
> > >
> > > to
> > >
> > >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

> backed
> > >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> > >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine
> > >
> > > model,
> > >
> > >>basic equipment).
> > >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

> on
> > >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no

grinding
> > >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

> engine
> > >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> > >>
> > >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> > >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> > >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

> always
> > >
> > > a
> > >
> > >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> > >>
> > >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second

opinions
> > >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone

else
> > >
> > > buys
> > >
> > >>it).
> > >>
> > >>Yuri
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >

>
>




Stephen Bigelow 01-18-2004 09:41 PM

Re: advice for a friend
 

"Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:JxGOb.56586$7X3.641601@weber.videotron.net...
> the link doesnt open
> same car for 2500? sounds unreal, can u send me another link plz ? thx in
> advance


A new search reveals '94 Civics, Ontario wide, from $3250 (195,000kms) to
$7500 (60,000 kms, some mods).

> "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
> news:c8lOb.6562$nl2.289@news01.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com...
> > At that mileage it's definitely not worth $3600. Check ths car out in
> > Toronto, newer, less km, probably the same condition overall, only

$2500.
> >
> >

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1
> >
> > And I found it after searching for about 1 minute on autotrader.
> >
> > Cosmin
> >
> > Yuri Nebogatov wrote:
> >
> > > oh i almost forgot, the car has 204 000 km on it....
> > > I figured for a honda it's still ok
> > >
> > > "Yuri Nebogatov" <alexneb@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:w2fOb.103422$ZU4.1760357@weber.videotron.net. ..
> > >
> > >>Hey guys,
> > >>
> > >>a friend of mine is looking to buy a civic (and join the "community",

so
> > >
> > > to
> > >
> > >>speak). She actually wanted to buy the car I bought (98 civic), but

> backed
> > >>off at the last second and decided to go for something cheaper.
> > >>I went to see the car with him, a 94 civic hatchback (the SOHC engine
> > >
> > > model,
> > >
> > >>basic equipment).
> > >>Car looks to be in good shape, little rust under the hood, little rust

> on
> > >>body - i test drove it, transmission seems to work smoothly (no

grinding
> > >>when shifting), acceleration is still ok.... No noticeable noises,

> engine
> > >>fairly quiet (as much as you can expect from a 10 year old 4 cyl).
> > >>
> > >>So bottom line is, the car LOOKS ok and drives ok,
> > >>dealer is asking 3600 canadian - thats about 2825 USD.
> > >>I thought it was a good deal (if the car is not a lemon - but thats

> always
> > >
> > > a
> > >
> > >>risk u take), do you guys think it's reasonable?
> > >>
> > >>If you can reply as soon as possible, I want to get some second

opinions
> > >>before I tell my friend if she should go for it (or before someone

else
> > >
> > > buys
> > >
> > >>it).
> > >>
> > >>Yuri
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >

>
>





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