buying a accord euro

**djpro1** · 04-07-2010 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by ck.kyo

Thanks for the help guys, i guess ill have to wait for the right one to come by again ! Damn i guess it was too good to be true eh? Anyways ill keep you guys updated when i find another one and need some feedback, thanks yet again guys!

Cheers.

its still worth a look though! I would like to see it first hand and really ask the seller why he's selling. you should really be asking things that will answer things that relate to any problems in everyday driving. kinda have to drill it out of them

**HunterZero** · 05-07-2010 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by djpro1

its still worth a look though! I would like to see it first hand and really ask the seller why he's selling. you should really be asking things that will answer things that relate to any problems in everyday driving. kinda have to drill it out of them

Seriously, this isn't good advice. The seller is always going to 'talk up' the car, and it is highly unlikely they are going to give you the whole story because they want to sell the car! It's just not worth the risk to buy a car like this. Your life is worth more than the couple of thousand dollars more it would cost to get an example that hasn't been heavily damaged and repaired.

And because the car will have essentially been rebuilt, you are more likely to find small problems with it - squeaks, rattles, minor blemishes, mismatched paintwork.

Some drivers may be willing to take that risk, but I would not be. It's not worth the risk to your personal safety if you're ever unlucky enough to be in a serious accident in that car. The Euro was a popular car, there are enough used examples of them around that you can pick and choose.

I heard that soon they are changing the laws so that if a car is written off, it will no longer be legal to repair it and put it back on the road? So no more repairable write-offs.

- HZ

**djpro1** · 05-07-2010 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by HunterZero

Seriously, this isn't good advice. The seller is always going to 'talk up' the car, and it is highly unlikely they are going to give you the whole story because they want to sell the car! It's just not worth the risk to buy a car like this. Your life is worth more than the couple of thousand dollars more it would cost to get an example that hasn't been heavily damaged and repaired.

And because the car will have essentially been rebuilt, you are more likely to find small problems with it - squeaks, rattles, minor blemishes, mismatched paintwork.

Some drivers may be willing to take that risk, but I would not be. It's not worth the risk to your personal safety if you're ever unlucky enough to be in a serious accident in that car. The Euro was a popular car, there are enough used examples of them around that you can pick and choose.

I heard that soon they are changing the laws so that if a car is written off, it will no longer be legal to repair it and put it back on the road? So no more repairable write-offs.

- HZ

We always take a risk in buying an “unsafe” car whenever we purchase second hand! Just because it has mods doesn’t necessarily mean that it hasn’t been cared for and that there is something wrong with it. It can actually be the opposite in most cases where these sellers are enthusiasts themselves and have taken very good care of the car and serviced it regularly. If it has been a write off, then you can check that up on REVS before purchasing as well as the RTA website.
As I advised in my previous posts, I provided a list of things to check and if he is not confident in doing this, then surely a mechanic check up wont hurt. Personally, I don’t like having that many mods on the car either. It makes repairs very costly and time consuming. Getting a Mugen part over to Australia can take months and I don’t have the time to be waiting around for it to arrive.
The reason why I stated, go have a look is because then you’ll have something to compare the quality of Euros. If this car is a lemon as many suspect, then the next time you drive a lemon euro, you’ll know! Buying a second hand car is not as just going on a test drive and purchasing it, you need to do your study and ensure that at the end of the day, you got the best deal possible!

Cheers

**HunterZero** · 05-07-2010 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by djpro1

We always take a risk in buying an “unsafe” car whenever we purchase second hand! Just because it has mods doesn’t necessarily mean that it hasn’t been cared for and that there is something wrong with it. It can actually be the opposite in most cases where these sellers are enthusiasts themselves and have taken very good care of the car and serviced it regularly. If it has been a write off, then you can check that up on REVS before purchasing as well as the RTA website.

I was referring specifically to the repairable write-off. Trying to get information from people selling one of these is a waste of time. I'd be very surprised for example if they showed pictures of what it looked like as a wreck!

I do agree that enthusiasts who mod cars usually take care of their cars in the form of regular servicing. But some enthusiasts like to service/repair their cars themselves, and this can be either a good or a bad thing. And just as equally, a car that's been owned by a non-enthusiast can be neglected. But cars that are modified like that blue Euro are more likely to be driven quite enthusiastically, are more likely to have worn tires or mechanicals and minor repaired damage.

For me a lowered modified car is more about the headaches with replacement parts, passing registration or being defected, and "look at me" bodykits like that just aren't my thing - I'd rather not have to worry about scraping the bottom of the car on every other speed bump, parking ramp and driveway. Or have most people judge you, and look at you and say, "What a c*ck, why would you ruin a nice car like that.". And people who 'know' about these kits may even look down their nose on a fake Mugen kit... other car enthusiasts might say, "He screwed that up, I'd have put X Y and Z parts on it instead."

Not to mention, I'd rather not have my car look like cop bait and be pulled over to be checked by a cop every so often, or make the car stand out to vandals/thieves. I've seen people with these cars have their wings/bumpers/skirts stolen.

The fun with a modified car seems to be more in the process of modifying it. Not my thing. And if modifying is your thing, then I can't see you really wanting to buy someone else's 'pre made' project. Most people who mod cars have their own preference/taste for mods. You'd rather buy a stock one and modify it yourself with the modifications you like.

And insuring a modified car is going to be a pain, and will limit your choice.

When time comes to resell the car, fact is it's going to be a lot easier to sell it stock than it is modified. If you see a modded car you like with all the mods you like, then go for it. But bear in mind when you resell it, you are going to have to find someone who is a) after a modified car, and b) likes the same mods enough to buy it.

I saw one modified car regularly at a place I used to work at. It had for sale signs on it for months. The guy obviously couldn't sell it. Then he took off all the sad looking mods and reverted it to stock, and he sold it within a couple of weeks.

Saw another guy who lowered his car, but didn't have proper clearance on the guards. The front guards had buckled within days.

Horses for courses, though. If you like the look of a modified car, and are prepared to put up with the potential hassle, by all means go for it. But make sure that any modded car comes with the parts to take it back to stock without too much trouble.

Originally Posted by djpro1

Personally, I don’t like having that many mods on the car either. It makes repairs very costly and time consuming. Getting a Mugen part over to Australia can take months and I don’t have the time to be waiting around for it to arrive.

Agreed. If done right, showcars can look amazing, but most are done on the cheap, and they just look.... Cheap. I wish I had a dollar for every ruined 180SX with smashed bodykit I've seen around.

Originally Posted by djpro1

The reason why I stated, go have a look is because then you’ll have something to compare the quality of Euros. If this car is a lemon as many suspect, then the next time you drive a lemon euro, you’ll know! Buying a second hand car is not as just going on a test drive and purchasing it, you need to do your study and ensure that at the end of the day, you got the best deal possible!

Agreed. It's a great idea to drive as many examples of a used car as you can before you buy one. It all comes down to time and patience. Buying a car is tedious and stressful at the best of times unfortunately.

- HZ