Looking at Some Used Hondas
As the regulars here know, I have got a kick out of working
on my 1991 Civic over the years. But (1) it has rust around the gills and I want to look sportier (I surrender to vanity); (2) I think for the next several years I will always fear that it has a major engine breakdown yada and I will have to find another car fast and at some loss of money; and (3) I have the time to maintain two Hondas. I have said I'd lean towards new (my last two cars were brand new) but now knowing more about maintaining cars, I'm leaning towards the price-savings of buying used. I see a 1999 2-door, 5-speed Civic with 90k miles for sale in my area. The owner says it runs great. Photo looks good. Price is consistent with Edmunds (it's also "or best offer"), so far, though I'm betting it needs a new timing belt (no problem, Elle says, knock on wood). Of course I would inspect it. Questions for the group: How will maintaining this car compare to maintaining my 91 Civic, generally speaking? I have looked at the parts drawings of the 99, and it looks awfully similar. What's the best way to get a carfax or whatever report indicating whether the car has been in an accident? Any other caveats? Tegger, I bear in mind your recent caution about how even cars this new are usually just a whole other ball game. Can you (with others) take a look at this one and opine on how much, ya know, overlap between maintaining it and my older, 91 Honda will be, technique wise? My used car guide is that at http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id18.html |
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