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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Ok im thinking of buying this accord of this fella and I just want to get your guys opinion
to see if its worth it.

Its a 96 2dr ex. So obviosly it has all power features in it which do work.
GOOD STUFF
-ITR jdm rims 15"
-lowered with h&r springs/ tokico blues /camber kit
-no molding
-dark green
-all tune ups
-everything stock
-rsx seats ( )
-strut bars
-a alarm called "karr" never heard of them
-sony deck
-clean title
-tinted

BAD STUFF
-windshield cracked
-been in side excident not sure how big
-drivers door makes noise when you open it
-passenger door actuator makes funny noise
-headlights arnet bright at all
-automatic

and ive talked him down to 6 from 7 thousand already. So what do you
guys think
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Default Re: 1st time buying ACCORD help please (russianswty)

6 g's dam how many miles it got id say fack it but gettin sideswipped dam that is a big factor in my opinion
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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oh forgot to mention that its 130k with all original motor and works great.

And all the repairs have been done and car is painted original accord
dark forest green. sexy color by the way
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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don't know what to say, it's a good car, check the tranny one more time. if it's being accident ask what they hit.

yes you will have buy Head lights.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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find out everything you can about it being hit in the side, but still 6 grand seems a bit to high.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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so I ran a carfax on this and I guess im buying from the 3rd owner and the
last reported odomter reading was 110 thousand, while the 3rd owners was 85 thou miles.

So Im guessing the mileage isnt 130 like he said but more like 150, or 160. But
its still an accord so that should still be fine.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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No Way! i live in federal way and if you want to spend that much i can get you the same car but the odometer wont be messed with and body in good condition. i know im a newbie here but truct me its not worth it.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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a 87 in immaculate condition might get 7K. no more than 4K for that car and I would honestly say no more than 3K due to accident and needed repairs
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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I paid $6600 for my 97 LX with the 2.7L v6 in it. Accords resale value have gone up exceptionally high in the past year. I've seen other 5th gen AV6's going for over 8k with over 140,000 on them.

But like everyone else said, I'd try to find out more info about that accident. If I was looking at that car, I probably wouldn't buy it. The hatch I used to have had H&R springs on it and they sucked *****. Also had some Tokico blues on my 94 Accord and had problems with them.

Keep looking, you'll find something better.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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If the headlights are just foggy you can clear those up .........
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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too much money for someone's headache

we sold one for 3k with 130k on the odo with salvage, minus the mod our car would be in better condition
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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Hey I live near you, in Bremerton.. I just bought my 96, perfect condition, 130,000, 5sp, new tires, tune up, everything...1 owner too, from a HONDA DEALERSHIP with warranty for 6000. I wouldn't pay that much for the same car, with issues, from a private seller with no warranty.
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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Default Re: 1st time buying ACCORD help please (russianswty)

I with everybody else. This sounds like a bad deal. I'm in the market for an accord my self and through my research kbb.com shows a 98 accord ex with 120k mi in good condition going for around 5k but then again I'm in a difrent area then you. but I still wouldn't get it.
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