I am going to look at a 1994 Honda Civic Sedan. All I know about it is a 5 speed, grey with 137k miles. I know nothing else.

What I am wondering is some things to check or look for? I've never owned a Honda, so I don't know what are the things that might be a problem.

Also, are these cars, in particular the engines, transmission and clutches pretty reliable and durable?

thanks

 

look for rust and duh d00d its a honduh of course its reliable. look for welds in the engine bay or miscolored paint that could be from an accident. engine light and if u can do a compression check, that will tell u a lot about the motor and also start the car and listen to it

 

got one of those me self,
check for rust in the rear wheel-well for rust (honda cancer)
the rest is the usual stuff..
...since ur here, ill assume u wanna do some work/mods to it for kicks, lemme tell u, these car stock are slow.
if u wanna go fast, think light..AC and other goodies slow the car down..so find out wat trim u got Lx got power everything.. EX got wat LX got but sunroof,vtech motor,(128 HP compared to 109hp from the LX trim)

Motors for these cars (honda) are everywhere, and if u take care of the motor(which is pretty simple), them suckers could hit 100,000+ easy, the thing is finding the right person to help and researching here for the right sevice, a good idea on price range on random stuff, and wat set-up to get that would fit ur style/price..

 

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got one of those me self,
check for rust in the rear wheel-well for rust (honda cancer)
the rest is the usual stuff..
...since ur here, ill assume u wanna do some work/mods to it for kicks, lemme tell u, these car stock are slow.
if u wanna go fast, think light..AC and other goodies slow the car down..so find out wat trim u got Lx got power everything.. EX got wat LX got but sunroof,vtech motor,(128 HP compared to 109hp from the LX trim)

Motors for these cars (honda) are everywhere, and if u take care of the motor(which is pretty simple), them suckers could hit 100,000+ easy, the thing is finding the right person to help and researching here for the right sevice, a good idea on price range on random stuff, and wat set-up to get that would fit ur style/price..
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it's funny how ferios are lighter than coupes.