hey everyone, im 16 dont have a car yet but definitely want a ef civic hatchback for my first car. i'd prefer an si but ive found a red hatch (not si, either dx or std) thats sellin for 1000 obo and says "runs great" on the windshield. i looked at it and its a stick, either a 4 spd or 5 spd, most likely 5. has been slammed in the front (i think cut springs) and pretty low in the back. not sure of the mileage. interior seems fine except for a tear on the drivers seat, left side. has a pretty nice dent in the right front quarter panel, however in the back seat of the car is a already painted right front quarter panel, appears to be brand new. why the owner hasnt installed it and then sell it, i dunno. does not APPEAR to have any rust, and the paint seems pretty shiny. ive always wanted a hatch, but buying a dx/std model = slow as hell until i can swap in another motor and tranny, which might be a while. i currently have about 700 saved up to buy my first car, do you think i should borrow some and offer a little under 1000?

 

I don't know what these cars typically go for in your area. But $1000 a typical asking price for a non-SI ED/EF in decent condition. You say you have $700. This is what I would offer for it. And if the owner doesn't take it, I would not offer much more.