opinions on a civic for sale

[pleavitt]

Hello folks,

I am wondering wot you guys thing of this 96 civic:

Car Sales Ad (http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/news/display_used.jsp?body_id=&distance=30&dlr_id=&keywords=&make_id=HONDA&model_id=CIVIC&notify_id=&order_by=E&page=2&pagesize=15&postcode=&price_from=&price_to=&region_id=Brisbane&search_type=5&stock_no=&trans_id=&veh_id=&year_from=&year_to=&mast=null&showsel=off&rec_no=20518&search_used_action=)

I am an gump when it comes to cars, but I got my heart set on a civic so I cannot be that dumb.

Do you think he is asking too much for it????

i appreciate all input

Thanks in advance

[|N|]

i reckon its alrite...

[Zdster]

Well I think that it is a good colour choice. (You know that red is the fastest colour - light weight paint ;) :D :p )

[iceman_vti]

yeah by 10 ^ -6 of a photon lol.... phunny... nah it looks like a good car mate, and its only just over 100xxx k's... so its a good buy. try find out if the owner was a power hungry P plater or granny smith.

my 2c ;)

[Scoota]

Seems like an ok buy
Make sure you check it out, take it for a good drive before you buy!!

Oh and cash in hand makes sellers weak at the knees ;)

[Kawasaki]

Meh to that. Go and look for a 92 - 95 civic si, not only will you get them cheaper you will get more power.

Thats my input

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

I agree with iceman_vti, ask the history and findout if it was thrashed by a P plater. Check if it has been modded, if its got a aftermarket intake/tacho ect, it probly has been thrashed and would be a good idea to have a qualified mechanic take a look before you purchase the car.

[Scoota]

Do you plan on modding it?

If so, you might be better off finding one with crap wheels n shoddy bumpers etc if they are all gonna be replaced

Hope that makes sense :)

[j_g]

say $9000 and work your way up. it's pretty good for sunroof and all the others elecs.

[pleavitt]

Thanks for the feedback folks...much appreciated

Called the bloke and left a message, so see how it goes

prolly not do any mods till I pay off loan...just chuck in stereo :)

ps....I do not think apples can drive ;)

[hkcivic]

Is a good daily car, better check the sunroof condition as EK Gli don't come with sunroof as standard. only EK Vti-R had that option.

[Vivski]

Looks okay to me. Give it a good drive, read the last couple of service reports if he has them. If it has niggly problems, you could easily spend $3k-$4k on getting it back in top condition and on the road. Tyres, brakes, service, stereo, make sure the air-con works, clutch and gearbox good, reverse, etc. Also don't forget about insurance, tax, rego due in Sep (that's another $500).

But good choice of car if everything's in good working order.

[Scoota]

Are you after a power-house? If so... this isn't really the car for you

If you're after a cruise, buy it and 'do it up' make it look pretty n all :rolleyes:
But if you want something with balls, save for a vti-r :)

[jnc]

looks like a good buy...to be on the safe side, get it checked out.