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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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I found a nice, clean, 1994 Integra GSR (not swapped), leather interior with only a few cracks, new paint, JDM front end that lines up properly, apexi exhaust, good falken tires on swirles, almost 197k on original motor and body, 20k since rebuild apparently with receipts, skunk2 intake manifold and throttle body, alarm, few other goodies, stock airbox, Cusco suspension, and has what sounds like a loose converter shield that rattles only at a certain rev that should be easy to fix by just pulling it off. They want $6,500 and I offered $6000 and they said yes. Worth it?

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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the car looks clean, i give u that, but i thnk $6000-$6500 its not worth it for a 94 gsr..well, it depends on the milleage.. u can buy ur self a 94 gsr for 3000 to 3500.. buy a front end for 1200 then install them ur self.. just do the math.. my opinion, i would rather buy a stock car and fix it my self with my own taste.. ill nver buy a car thats been built by someone else... GOOD LUCK!
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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I'd love to build my own, but I don't have tools, time, a place to do it. My apartment gives you **** if you do anything more than change a tire in the parking lot. From the math I did, with everything the car has, the parts alone and the time invested is more than the asking price.

I don't mind spending this much, but my girlfriend is on my dick hardcore about it now after she told me I could buy it and today the bank dicks me around won't let me withdrawal that much cash without her signature as well and it has me second guessing myself now.

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Defintely a good buy.. its going to cost about 1200 just for that front end but to paint it is an extra $500 minimum.. the car looks clean as long as everything works i say do it especially considering you living situation.. the mileage is high but if he has reciepts then thats a plus.. also he has good suspension. id make an agreement with the owner that you get a week to take it to a shop and make sure everything is koo with the motor. also u want to make sure that your still getting the horsepower your supposed to be getting. if it doesnt feel as fast as it should be they might not have rebuilt it correctly..
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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and i would also try to get the price lower.. worse case senario your in the same place as before.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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I already told him I'd give him $6k which was $500 less than the asking price. I drove the car last night, but I didn't go past 2nd because we were in a mall parking lot. It felt as fast as it should.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Yeah man, if you like it and it drives well then go for it. Might want to take it on to a highway just to be sure that everything is running right. Also while your parked w/ the engine running put on the air conditioner, turn on the heat, adjust the fan level, etc. Just make sure that all those systems are working right and you'll get an idea of how healthy the car is.

Of course, you could always agree to the sale provided the car passes a basic, mechanical inspection funded by the seller. It's really not that uncommon a request. If you're not sure that is.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Yeah man, if you like it and it drives well then go for it. Might want to take it on to a highway just to be sure that everything is running right. Also while your parked w/ the engine running put on the air conditioner, turn on the heat, adjust the fan level, etc. Just make sure that all those systems are working right and you'll get an idea of how healthy the car is.

Of course, you could always agree to the sale provided the car passes a basic, mechanical inspection funded by the seller. It's really not that uncommon a request. If you're not sure that is.
Everything seemed to work when I checked it out. The AC does need a recharge but that's no big deal because I'd never use it anyway. The miles are the only thing that scares me.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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not worth it with that much miles. if it was lower yes maybe. i say you try lower price..or go find a jdm front integra over here for 5 flat.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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i honestly think thats alot of money.
i just finish picking up a 95 gsr with 130k miles for $ 1,300 $
and i plan on putting in the jdm front, and thats gona run me around a g'

but in the end its up to you and your girl
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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It's a good buy for $6k. Rebuild engine, runs good, looks good. You know you're getting the better deal.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by anthony.
Worth it?
Id say yes if its been cared for and doesnt look like any corners were cut
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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its a nice car but 6k still alot naw build ur own
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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lil much... but my out put is. built not bought!
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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plain and simple, clean title, never crashed, never wrecked cars are so rare nowadays. I say buy.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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i'd say offer him 5k.. is it clean title? how many owners?
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by anthony.
I drove the car last night, but I didn't go past 2nd because we were in a mall parking lot. It felt as fast as it should.
from experience im gonna tell you to test drive it on the streets and ask the owner if you could take it to vtec atleast once or twice. long story short, i test drove my teg in a parking lot, took it home the next day, took it to vtec and it threw a code
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by keepinitrehaal
from experience im gonna tell you to test drive it on the streets and ask the owner if you could take it to vtec atleast once or twice. long story short, i test drove my teg in a parking lot, took it home the next day, took it to vtec and it threw a code
yes, i second this.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Not worth it imo.


but if your gunna go for it take someone who knows about these with you and look for dumb **** like duct-tape and stupid shizzz....
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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I wouldnt say its not worth it, but I wouldnt say thats a bargain either, I thinks its priced at what it should be!

think about it a gsr with a clean title,a rebuilt b18c1 with 20k and receipts to prove and clean mods, nice suspension,nice rims,a clean *** jdm fron end, sick *** paint job(wayyy more than 500 trust me),a sunroof,leather seats and the only problem you can come up with is a cat rattle! I mean wow that car has really been treated well, I second my thoughts and say BUY IT!
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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HIDs? Make sure you test drive it up to at least 70. Have the owner drive if they don't feel comfortable letting you drive. Did you try to withdraw 6k cash? Just get a cashier's check. Where are you located?

To all the other posters, I sure don't see good condition GSRs for 1300 or clean jdm front ones for 5k around here.

Lol at built not bought. Bunch of jokers.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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if you can, do a compression test as well. i think it's worth it, especially if you don't have time.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:33 AM
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yeah thats a good point, I too think a compression and leakdown is a must, take it to a mech and theyll do both for tops a 100 bucks and both will be done in less than an hour, both will give you good guidence of the motors condition!
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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Lol at built not bought. Bunch of jokers.
yea really. Id rather buy a car somebody else has poured their money in and get it for a deal than spend $10k to end up with a $5k car. That car wouldnt last a day for sale in VA for $5500.

Im still trying to undo and repair the "mods" the fvcktard before me did to my car
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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Nice car. Only you can tell yourself if it's worth it or not, though. I think the price is high too.

Make certain there is no rust on the rear fenders as well.
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