So long story short, ive been a truck guy since i got my license but its not very practical and gas mileage isnt the best So i started to look for something more fuel efficent but will also be fun to drive and i can work on it still. Basially i found a 95 Honda Civic Ex, 5speed, 1.6 Vtec, 120xxx original miles, and its completly stock besides a AEM intake, headers, and flowmaster exhaust. The exterior isnt the greatest as the hood and right fender is primered and theirs a small dent in the door. Interior is clean tho! I jus need to knw if its worth it or should i look at something else.
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Srry for such a long post, jus need some opinions fast!

Thanx
P.S. Srry if i put this in the wrong place!

 

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Alright my B
Thanx tho!

 

How much?

 

3300 and he'll throw in some extra parts. (Stock header, spare tire, fog lights and some other little things)
Im going to go look at it tomarrow

 

Honostly, I would talk him down to 3K.

 

not worth over 2500 if its stock

 

Alright jus talked him down to 3000. And its not completly stock, has a AEM intake, aftermarket headers (Idk the brand) new tires, flowmaster exhaust, and sony sound system.

 

idk if you noticed or if you tryed it out but it doesnt have a/c, just to let you know if you one of the people that like having a/c

 

and make sure it has no grinds, d16 trannys are famous for it

is it just me guys or does it look lowered a little bit too

 

Ya idk how low hondas are suppose to look so idk. And ya im gonna test drive it tomarrow. Anymore things i should knw or look for while i test drive it? And A/C isnt a problem with me, in all the vehicles ive had only 1 had it and i used it maybe twice in the 7 months i owned it hah.

 

3k is still a little overpriced. but go for it

 

Well my only problem is the exterior honestly.. Its ugly haha How much for a decent paint job? Ive heard things ranging from $800-$3000 And Like i said im new to hondas and imports in general so sorry if i sound kinda like an idiot lol

 

Big things to look for is grins in the transmission, especially going into 3rd. Also, check the oil level before you start the car. After it warms up have someone stand behind the car and watch for smoke coming out of the exhaust as you rev it. D series engines are known for burning oil. If the oil level looks low before you start it that could be an indication that it is using oil. And it certainly would be if you see any blue smoke coming out of the exhaust.

There will probably be a few oil leaks but usually they will he due to worn gasket that can be easily replaced ie. Valve cover gasket, dizzy o ring, etc.

 

Yes for an all over paint job it can range between a few hundred to 3k. Honestly I would just have the hood and fender painted to match the rest of the car as the paint still looks pretty decent.

 

Alright, thanx man youve been alot of help. But he said the head gasket was recently replaced and top end done and has receipts to show for it. But ill test drive it and see how it all goes. But ya that would be much cheaper then redoing the whole car. Idk maybe ill jus save up so i can do the whole car down the road. Thanx for all the help!

 

Try shooting for under $3k. It's not bad with the mileage for the year.

Things to look for:

Suspension
Squeaks
Leaks
Grinds
Rust
Anything that is chopped/hacked up

Things to ask/know:

Suspension(shock/spring) - brand/miles
Maintenance - t-belt/w-pump/fluids
Clutch/Flywheel
How long he had the car for
Why is he selling it
What type of oil does he use
MPG
Car title - salvage/clear

Question I want to know:

Why did he removed the AC system? Looks pretty hot and sunny outside.

 

I didnt even notice if he did or didnt remove the A/C unit. But thanx, ill defiantly be looking for these things! And ya its hot and sunny outside but theirs usually a nice breeze in Norcal to go along with it, and the windows work so thats all i need lol

 

I'm a truck guy too and 3 years ago I bought a 96 Civic LX when the price of diesel was nearly $5 a gallon. It ain't the nicest looking or the most fun to drive vehicle around but it is so much cheaper to drive back and forth to work that I stopped caring about all that a long time ago! The only reasons the truck gets driven now is when I take the boat out, go hunting, or something is wrong with the car. I'm far from a mechanic, but my car has been pretty easy to work on and there are some very helpful guys on this site to help out with problems that are beyond my limited knowledge. Even if you don't buy the Civic you are asking about I would highly recommend finding one if you are serious about having a cheap, fuel efficient car.

 

I'd only give him 2,800 cash

 

to be honest i dont think 3000 is a good deal. In georgia i have found countless civic for way less than that but not with 120,000 miles. I think it would be a good deal for 2500 since it needs paint. ask him why the fender was replaced. Ask him about maintenance because low miles doesn't mean a thing if it wasn't if it wasn't maintained. try to get it from him as low as possible. just my 2cents.

 

Ya, well the maintenace has been kept up will regulare oil changes every 3k, jus did the timing belt, head gasket, water pump, and the tranny fluid, engine oil, and coolant was jus replaced. He said the lowest he will go is 2800 cash. And im going to go look at it at 5:30 today... And the fender/hood was replaced cause on of his friend jumped on it lol. But its clean title and has all the paperwork/reciepts/carfax to show for it.

 

wih the head gasket replaced it would make me wonder if the engine ever overheated or if the rod bearings are worn. It's a good deal for 2800 though since all the maintenance has been done on it. Did he say why he is selling it? He might even be a member of this forum.

 

if the interior is that bad i would say 25 and how is reg and all of that is it salvaged or anything?

 

No, the interior is clean, jus typical wear on the drivers seat. And hes sellign cause he wants a truck, and only bought it cause it was a gas saver and cheap to insure. But hes not a member of the forum, hes jus another guy with a honda lol. But like i said its clean title, reg till Feb 2012, and passed smog jus fine