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Is this EK worth buying for $4000?

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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:33 AM
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1997 HONDA CIVIC, DX, 5 spd, HB, Type R susp, Vin #116963

Not sure on the mileage. Opinions?
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:35 AM
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i would say so...check the vin and find out more information

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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AGB5901 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would say so...check the vin and find out more information

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I'm not sure if that vin # is complete. I'm going to take a look at the car today so, we'll see whats up.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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What's the mileage on it? I've always wanted an EK hatch...let alone one with ITR suspension. If it's clean, go for it. If there's salvage title you should worry , but don't get me wrong: Many people have bought cars with salvage titles that ran fine for years no probs. Reselling it may be harder tho.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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4,000... interior in good condition?
also.. the miles are a pretty large factor
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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seems like a pretty good deal unless it has a billion miles
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slammed Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">seems like a pretty good deal unless it has a billion miles</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, thats what I'm thinking. Either that or its salvaged. Lemme call em rite now Maybe their open on Sunday
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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i would say, hell yea its a good deal, considering i just bought one that was almost stock for 3800. got it home and found endless things wrong with it....i was pissed and feel very ripped off. but i needed a car... and i have fixed most of its defects already.

that has itr suspension and 5 lug conversion.. hell yea buy it.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC Beast &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would say, hell yea its a good deal, considering i just bought one that was almost stock for 3800. got it home and found endless things wrong with it....i was pissed and feel very ripped off. but i needed a car... and i have fixed most of its defects already.

that has itr suspension and 5 lug conversion.. hell yea buy it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sorry to hear that, but I guess you got what you paid for . On the other note, I called that dealer and obviously they aint open today. Might swing by and take a peek through the fence.

I love those ITR wheels. Anybody know how much that conversion would cost alone?

*edit* gunmetal ITR wheels included
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AlphaQup &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I love those ITR wheels. Anybody know how much that conversion would cost alone?

*edit* gunmetal ITR wheels included</TD></TR></TABLE>

5 lug converson- about 1000 plus extra little parts
15" itr rims GM/CW- about 400-500
16" itr rims GM/CW- about 600-800
tires- about 300-400
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:05 AM
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I would buy it for sure.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pennies_hatchie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

5 lug converson- about 1000 plus extra little parts
15" itr rims GM/CW- about 400-500
16" itr rims GM/CW- about 600-800
tires- about 300-400</TD></TR></TABLE>

Pretty heafty Thanks for the price list.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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also has a ctr wing and mirrors.. replica or real, who knows.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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pick that up quick because someone else will especially with the 5lug conversion
I got my 96 CX hatch for $2000 with 385,000 miles but that means nothing to me shock, axles and engines are cheaply/easily replaced
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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a civic isnt worth anything so salvage title or not i would get it
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quiks66 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Many people have bought cars with salvage titles that ran fine for years no probs. Reselling it may be harder tho.</TD></TR></TABLE>

True dat. But if it is salvaged, find out why. If it's been in an accident, or you think it may have, check out underneath in the back to see if the metal has been fixed or crunched, and check the ends of each radiator core support (where they meet the fenders) for any signs of front end damage. But if it's a theft recovery, then it's a decent price for what's shown in the "not so clear" picture, but that is true about the resale part.... the car depreciates quite a bit when it comes to reselling it again with a salvage title. With insurance companies, you won't have any problems but that all depends on who your insurance company is, as everyone has different policies.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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**** id buy it salvaged or not. looks like a good deal
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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do you even have to ask, you're getting a good deal bonehead
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:27 AM
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damn stock *** eks roll like that much or even MORE
and with a type r suspension
that **** is hot
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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GET IT!
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by frosteg6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you even have to ask, you're getting a good deal bonehead</TD></TR></TABLE>
eh!! "BONEHEAD" you need not answer
I'm an EG guy and I only wanted opinions on this EK.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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this is a steal for $4000 man, clean body with r suspension also wheels and jdm mir. I would take it if i live overthere. milage is not a problem dude, its a honda
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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even if it doesnt have an engine
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by frosteg6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you even have to ask, you're getting a good deal bonehead</TD></TR></TABLE>

i am with this guy minus the bonehead remark


that is an awesome deal, who cares about the motor, odds are you are gonna swap it.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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it looks good to me
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