A mistake

[Twitch57]

I have a buddy who is looking into buying a 98 civic with 25x,xxx miles on it for
2,000$

I think its a mistake, but he says its better for gas mileage. Whaduya all think?

Also does anyone have car fax?

thanks

 

[99RangerKrazy]

Just my opinion, but the only Honda I'd ever invest in is one of their generators.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

i wouldnt pay more than $1,000 for a 10 year old car with over 200k on the clock.

if he can get them talked down that far then id say go for it. gas is supposed to hit $4 a this summer...

 

[mhughes165]

I have a buddy who is looking into buying a 98 civic with 25x,xxx miles on it for
2,000$

I think its a mistake, but he says its better for gas mileage. Whaduya all think?

Also does anyone have car fax?

thanks

i say hes gonna put a fart can on it and a intake and call it a race car

 

[Twitch57]

i say hes gonna put a fart can on it and a intake and call it a race car

If he does im gonna take a rock sledge to it

 

[snake]

Too many miles. Honda is good stuff, but worn out is worn out.

 

[mhughes165]

If he does im gonna take a rock sledge to it

if i did that to every civic out here like that it would be a full time job , EVERY civic out here is like that, and they get pissed when my ranger is faster then there car

 

[LearjetMinako]

Its too much. Sure a 98 around 100K miles would got for $2k. But over 200k miles, nope. See if he can get a lower price. But if it was me, I would rather spend the money on a car that I don't have to put alot into fixing up. Rather than a cheap car that will cost me money down the road.

 

[Twitch57]

yup, thats what I told him- I thinks it gonna die soon

I would never buy a civic regardless of the miles

does anyone have carfax so we can check to see if its been in a car accident?

 

[srteach]

Personal experience is that the electric auto choke in those years are problematic. He will get less MPG than expected with years between 86-91. $2000 is way too much, $1000 is more reasonable. Miles on those cars mean much less than many seem to think.
I have had many Honda cars that have exceeded 300k miles. Current Honda is a 2002 accord with 298k on it. Still runs great and gets 33-34 MPG and it aint no damned ricer. I have also bought used Hondas that never lasted too long due to prior abuse and lack of proir maintenance.
This is in a desert air type area, very dry. Any car will have issues with rust at almost 20 years old.
With fuel prices expected to rise, why is it being sold? I would not sell a fuel efficient vehicle if it ran good with fuel prices expected to rise. Something to think about.

 

[red85]

Hondas are good cars, period. When people start screwing around with them and lowering suspensions and adding N2o my opinion changes dramatically. The car is worth $1000-$1200 and no more than that. A car like that can go a loooong time if it hasn't been modified beyond recognition. I get Hondas in the shop all the time with mega miles on them and they run fine. If I see lowered suspension and banged up ground effects, I give the car a really close look. More often then not, there are "issues". Just tell your friend to be careful and really check the car over.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

250,000 miles is nothing for todays rigs.

both of my '89 escorts are over 200,000 and they still both run fine. ive even hit 39MPG in one of them.

 

[chittybangbang]

Honda's hold their value.If you do a quick look up on kelly's blue book for a 98 4dr 5spd lx civic in fair condition.Private party price is around 2900.00.

 

[metalmacguyver]

KBB doesnt mean anything. Mess around with different milages in it. It doesnt change over 100K miles. Theres a big difference between a car with 100K and 250K.....

 

[chittybangbang]

KBB doesnt mean anything. Mess around with different milages in it. It doesnt change over 100K miles. Theres a big difference between a car with 100K and 250K.....

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