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Old May 10, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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I got Pre approved for a lone I hope to pick up a 2007 Si with 49k...its the Fiji blue..What type of things should I look for on this car when I go tomorrow to see it and test drive it?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Besides the standard checks -
Cracks in the clearcoat / paint on the hood (they look like little scratches all over)
Third gear fix preformed
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by integra15
Besides the standard checks -
Cracks in the clearcoat / paint on the hood (they look like little scratches all over)
Third gear fix preformed
more info on the 3ed gear fix?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Congrats. Today I got denied for a loan on a 2012 Si.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by integra15
Third gear fix preformed
I Googled it, I will call the dealer with the van today and see what they say...I work next to a Honda dealer and its where I take my 07 TL to get serviced...
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Old May 11, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Paste
Congrats. Today I got denied for a loan on a 2012 Si.
its a sign!
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Called the dealer they said that the VIN shows no TSB open, nor has any been done..car fax is clean one owner with 49k..
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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just wanted to finish off this post, went to see the car and it was junk, had been crashed both rear sides, front passenger side & did not run when I got there...wtf!!!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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It didn't run or it didn't start? either way sounds like a bad place to buy a car. And good thing you noticed the fact it was wreaked a lot of people think the car fax is all knowing but most accidents are never reported
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Old May 17, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by snizzletoff
It didn't run or it didn't start? either way sounds like a bad place to buy a car. And good thing you noticed the fact it was wreaked a lot of people think the car fax is all knowing but most accidents are never reported
guy had the hook up and the intake taken off the car..dont you think he should have told me that on the phone b4 driving there in 5ohell traffic...WTF, any who I am still on the hunt, I have been looking @ 06+ TSX 6speed's and more 07+ 4dr si's....
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Old May 17, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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oh, but I did drive a 2010 A4 and beet the **** out of it...oh yeah **** BOX!
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