HopefulVtec

I need a car to get to school and work I've never really worked on a car but I am willing to learn so would this car be a worthwhile commuter if fixed?
BTW I only have 1000 to spend =/

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3511088436.html

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Do you know how to change a headgasket?

EsotericImage

iTrader: (8)

not a bad price to get cleaned up and fixed.. IF you had the means/cash

cleaning up the head will be around 150 if nothing needs to be replaced. Gasket is another 40-50.

So if you can do it all yourself (by researching how to DIY) then looks like a deal to me.

dirty19

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Id flash him 600 cash and see if he bites.

jm22854

I would buy it for 2k if it wasnt already priced, i think its a deal. Like what esotericimage said, if you can diy the head (It's very do able for the most novice DIYer) than you should be good. If you ever have problems and want to sell it, i will buy it off you with cash

98civdx

This.


If you can swap a head gasket, and don't mind putting a bit of money into it, i'd go for it.

HopefulVtec

No I don't but I want to learn so I think it'd be good experience but at the same time I need something reliable so Idk. I make like 600 a month so would it make more sense to wait and gain more money for a reliable daily driver?


Also thanks for the replies really really helpful

EsotericImage

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or go buy the tools you will need from harborfrieght.com

If your not into cars, then you can ditch the tools afterwards. But its not that difficult. Its either you or pay someone else to do it. Someone else will follow the same steps that you would need to follow. So, do some research on what it will take. theres write ups everywhere.

If this isnt something you want to take on, then tow it to your fav mechanic. Probably cost you 350 or so to have him do it.

HopefulVtec

Nah I think im gonna do it! I just hope the transmission and stuff is good and all I have to worry about is the head gasket for now

luvmihatch

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Hell yeah thats a good deal. I would get that in a heart beat. Rebuild the single slammer. Or swap a b16 or gsr in if and when you have the funds and play around with the single cam.

Great find. It would be sold tonight if it was local.

gzes

I would pick it up for 600 and hell just tear her open and do the gaskets and head resurface and have a cheap dd then start modding it. I hav about 1100 in 2 del sols and am gonna swap everything onto my 94 so i have. Nice cheap badass car. The donor has alot of new parts including the dizzy and clutch

Telecatster

Like everyone else is saying it looks to be a good buy, but only if it's truly just a head gasket issue. Have you seen any ads for civics for $1000 that are running well? might want to try them out if you have.

MRGRIM

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looks good for the price

download a copy of the manual to help you with repairs

HopefulVtec

Thanks everyone I'm trying to get a hold of the owner now hopefully it isn't sold. There are also some Ef's for sale what are your thoughts on those? Are they too old to be reliable seeing as alot of them have rust.

PerfectionIsKey

Really ANY car can be a realiable car depending on how it was taken car off. I have seen in my lifetime 8 UNMOLESTED garage kept honda's. Now it is REALLY RARE to find a mint honda, but a lot of them aren't in "Terrible" condition. Deal's like this eg are great if the head gasket is the ONLY problem. My friend just got an em1 for 1100$ all it needed was an ignition switch and new spark plugs. The guy knew NOTHING about the car and though it had a "Blew engine" lol. But for 1100$ for just a CLEAN title almost mint em1 is a great deal too. Now besides the point, it's all about if you want to really put the time and effort to finding and working on them that makes it count.

jbpnoman

There's a value sticky. Why is this not in it?

PerfectionIsKey

Joined this week and has 4 post, i'm going to go on the limb with this but i believe he doesn't not know of this sticky. Before you say i'm also a new commer, i've been a long-time threader just never had a reason to post/make an account sense 06-07 UNTIL just these past few months.

jbpnoman

I was more making a poke at the moderator who posted here, rather than moderating.

dc2LS

Offer him like 650$ im sure hell take it.

Fnix

iTrader: (1)

If you're looking for a project car and you have another car buy it. You can learn alot, fix the headgasket and see how far it takes you.

dirty19

iTrader: (1)

I say again.. 600 bux... why? you cant drive it home, you dont know the overall condition of the car.
Could be more issues you dont know about, you are taking the risk.
600 and replace the HG deal of the century.
If i were anywhere near there id bring my trailer and truck with the cash and he would know im serious.
If he truly wanted it out of his yard, he'd pull out the pink slip and sign it over.
nothing like putting the pressure on the seller to take the money and watch me drive away. yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa buddy!

98civdx

^ He's right.

I watched it myself. Pulled up with the trailer, 1500 cash and it leaves today.
Dude wanted 3k. He pulled out the title and signed it.

JuggerNaut-CTR

You've also been banned here already

mj sanchez

if you have time its definitely worth it, parts are cheap and the know how u could easily learn almost anything for diy on this site, it has helped me with every problem, did tranny drop and clutch chage out just off this site, the head gasket is easily doable with the right tools and some time

98civdx

ah, you were banned from your last 12' account less then a month ago.