Re: Buying a used Honda Civic EX 96
 

In article <5CrFb.173$0M4.43846@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb"
<fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:

> The car has 109 k automatic, moon roof, 50 % on the tires, a few minor
> parking lot dings, paint is acceptable, no body damage.
>
> At what mileage should the timing belt be changed.
>
> How can you tell if the a/c is operating if the weather is cold.
>
> What color is the ATF fluid if its in good condition.
>
> Besides the obvious things lights, window operation, heater, cruise control,
> cv boots, what else should I look at or, expect to replace upon buying.
>
> Dealer wants $6995, I want it for $5500.
>
> Thanks
> Tom

You asked an interesting question regarding testing the a/c if the weather
is cold. I suggest that you take the car for a drive and turn the heater
on high. Keep the windows up. Once the car gets really hot inside--turn
off the heater and turn on the air conditioner and see how long it takes
the car to get cold. If the time is longer than 25 minutes the a/c is not
working properly. The air condioner in my 99 Honda Accord cools down the
car even on really hot days in about 20 minutes. If someone can come up
with a better test--please post it.

Re: Buying a used Honda Civic EX 96
 

In article <5CrFb.173$0M4.43846@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb"
<fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:

> The car has 109 k automatic, moon roof, 50 % on the tires, a few minor
> parking lot dings, paint is acceptable, no body damage.
>
> At what mileage should the timing belt be changed.
>
> How can you tell if the a/c is operating if the weather is cold.
>
> What color is the ATF fluid if its in good condition.
>
> Besides the obvious things lights, window operation, heater, cruise control,
> cv boots, what else should I look at or, expect to replace upon buying.
>
> Dealer wants $6995, I want it for $5500.
>
> Thanks
> Tom

You asked an interesting question regarding testing the a/c if the weather
is cold. I suggest that you take the car for a drive and turn the heater
on high. Keep the windows up. Once the car gets really hot inside--turn
off the heater and turn on the air conditioner and see how long it takes
the car to get cold. If the time is longer than 25 minutes the a/c is not
working properly. The air condioner in my 99 Honda Accord cools down the
car even on really hot days in about 20 minutes. If someone can come up
with a better test--please post it.

Re: Buying a used Honda Civic EX 96
 

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:25:07 -0800, billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com
(Bill B. Johnson) wrote:

>In article <5CrFb.173$0M4.43846@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb"
><fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>
>> The car has 109 k automatic, moon roof, 50 % on the tires, a few minor
>> parking lot dings, paint is acceptable, no body damage.
>>
>> At what mileage should the timing belt be changed.
>>
>> How can you tell if the a/c is operating if the weather is cold.
>>
>> What color is the ATF fluid if its in good condition.
>>
>> Besides the obvious things lights, window operation, heater, cruise control,
>> cv boots, what else should I look at or, expect to replace upon buying.
>>
>> Dealer wants $6995, I want it for $5500.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Tom
>
>You asked an interesting question regarding testing the a/c if the weather
>is cold. I suggest that you take the car for a drive and turn the heater
>on high. Keep the windows up. Once the car gets really hot inside--turn
>off the heater and turn on the air conditioner and see how long it takes
>the car to get cold. If the time is longer than 25 minutes the a/c is not
>working properly. The air condioner in my 99 Honda Accord cools down the
>car even on really hot days in about 20 minutes. If someone can come up
>with a better test--please post it.

You are making a mistake if you think A/C is for hot weather only.

Here is a quote from my '01 Accord's owner's manual:
To heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning.
Air Conitioning as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used
in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

The right heater button on my Accord is for windshield defrost and it
also turns on the A/C......it works better than heat alone.


Look for a puddle of water under the car if there is a lot of moisture
in the air and A/C is working.

Re: Buying a used Honda Civic EX 96
 

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:25:07 -0800, billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com
(Bill B. Johnson) wrote:

>In article <5CrFb.173$0M4.43846@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb"
><fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>
>> The car has 109 k automatic, moon roof, 50 % on the tires, a few minor
>> parking lot dings, paint is acceptable, no body damage.
>>
>> At what mileage should the timing belt be changed.
>>
>> How can you tell if the a/c is operating if the weather is cold.
>>
>> What color is the ATF fluid if its in good condition.
>>
>> Besides the obvious things lights, window operation, heater, cruise control,
>> cv boots, what else should I look at or, expect to replace upon buying.
>>
>> Dealer wants $6995, I want it for $5500.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Tom
>
>You asked an interesting question regarding testing the a/c if the weather
>is cold. I suggest that you take the car for a drive and turn the heater
>on high. Keep the windows up. Once the car gets really hot inside--turn
>off the heater and turn on the air conditioner and see how long it takes
>the car to get cold. If the time is longer than 25 minutes the a/c is not
>working properly. The air condioner in my 99 Honda Accord cools down the
>car even on really hot days in about 20 minutes. If someone can come up
>with a better test--please post it.

You are making a mistake if you think A/C is for hot weather only.

Here is a quote from my '01 Accord's owner's manual:
To heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning.
Air Conitioning as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used
in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

The right heater button on my Accord is for windshield defrost and it
also turns on the A/C......it works better than heat alone.


Look for a puddle of water under the car if there is a lot of moisture
in the air and A/C is working.

Re: Buying a used Honda Civic EX 96
 

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:25:07 -0800, billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com
(Bill B. Johnson) wrote:

>In article <5CrFb.173$0M4.43846@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb"
><fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>
>> The car has 109 k automatic, moon roof, 50 % on the tires, a few minor
>> parking lot dings, paint is acceptable, no body damage.
>>
>> At what mileage should the timing belt be changed.
>>
>> How can you tell if the a/c is operating if the weather is cold.
>>
>> What color is the ATF fluid if its in good condition.
>>
>> Besides the obvious things lights, window operation, heater, cruise control,
>> cv boots, what else should I look at or, expect to replace upon buying.
>>
>> Dealer wants $6995, I want it for $5500.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Tom
>
>You asked an interesting question regarding testing the a/c if the weather
>is cold. I suggest that you take the car for a drive and turn the heater
>on high. Keep the windows up. Once the car gets really hot inside--turn
>off the heater and turn on the air conditioner and see how long it takes
>the car to get cold. If the time is longer than 25 minutes the a/c is not
>working properly. The air condioner in my 99 Honda Accord cools down the
>car even on really hot days in about 20 minutes. If someone can come up
>with a better test--please post it.

You are making a mistake if you think A/C is for hot weather only.

Here is a quote from my '01 Accord's owner's manual:
To heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning.
Air Conitioning as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used
in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

The right heater button on my Accord is for windshield defrost and it
also turns on the A/C......it works better than heat alone.


Look for a puddle of water under the car if there is a lot of moisture
in the air and A/C is working.

Re: Buying a used Honda Civic EX 96
 

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:25:07 -0800, billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com
(Bill B. Johnson) wrote:

>In article <5CrFb.173$0M4.43846@news.uswest.net>, "tflfb"
><fuksatw@qwest.net> wrote:
>
>> The car has 109 k automatic, moon roof, 50 % on the tires, a few minor
>> parking lot dings, paint is acceptable, no body damage.
>>
>> At what mileage should the timing belt be changed.
>>
>> How can you tell if the a/c is operating if the weather is cold.
>>
>> What color is the ATF fluid if its in good condition.
>>
>> Besides the obvious things lights, window operation, heater, cruise control,
>> cv boots, what else should I look at or, expect to replace upon buying.
>>
>> Dealer wants $6995, I want it for $5500.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Tom
>
>You asked an interesting question regarding testing the a/c if the weather
>is cold. I suggest that you take the car for a drive and turn the heater
>on high. Keep the windows up. Once the car gets really hot inside--turn
>off the heater and turn on the air conditioner and see how long it takes
>the car to get cold. If the time is longer than 25 minutes the a/c is not
>working properly. The air condioner in my 99 Honda Accord cools down the
>car even on really hot days in about 20 minutes. If someone can come up
>with a better test--please post it.

You are making a mistake if you think A/C is for hot weather only.

Here is a quote from my '01 Accord's owner's manual:
To heat and Dehumidify with Air Conditioning.
Air Conitioning as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used
in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

The right heater button on my Accord is for windshield defrost and it
also turns on the A/C......it works better than heat alone.


Look for a puddle of water under the car if there is a lot of moisture
in the air and A/C is working.