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09-26-2002, 05:05 PM

Hey guys and girls, I have a question I had a 92 prelude

but thats another story any ways I have to get a new car now I went on the car hunt today and I found a 94 Civic DX coupe with 68k and a integra v-tec engine.....the guy is asking 5,600. Is this a good deal or a bad deal?? The cars looks like its in good condition inside and out and im gonna drive it tomorrow. If i should give him a offer what should i try? Or is it not worth it?? Thanxs in advance for your feed back.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 09-26-2002, 05:10 PM

How many miles does the teg engine have?

09-26-2002, 05:11 PM

94_AcCoRd_EX · 09-26-2002, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TSilvs
68k

OK, then how many miles on the car? If its an engine swap, there are 2 different mileages.

09-26-2002, 05:32 PM

ya.....now im not sure which the 68k is for im guessin its for the engine.

Racing Rice · 09-26-2002, 05:38 PM

I would look at the car very closely. You never know what they coulda done during the swap. Make sure its not a redneck hack job or something.

09-26-2002, 05:40 PM

not tryin to sound dumb but.....How can i do that without takin things apart? Can i tell from just lookin at it?

Racing Rice · 09-26-2002, 05:45 PM

Watch for fluid leaks or thing that look like they have been cut. Listen to it run, make sure everything is working ok. Lights, parking brake, windows etc. Check to see if you can see anything that looks goofy with the wiring harnesses. See if the guy that has the car did the install or had a shop do it. Get a little background on the car.

Let him drive it, it may show you how he really drives. Kinda sounds dumb, but it makes sense if you think about it. Let it run for a while and make sure its staying cool enough.

09-26-2002, 05:49 PM

thanx that helps alot. But its from a dealer so how can i get info from him?

94_AcCoRd_EX · 09-26-2002, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TSilvs
thanx that helps alot. But its from a dealer so how can i get info from him?

You probably can't get info about the previous owner then. You need to find out the true mileage on the car, that is a deciding factor.

Rob · 09-26-2002, 10:07 PM

also, does it have any mods done to it??

94_AcCoRd_EX · 09-26-2002, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AccordinStyle
also, does it have any mods done to it??

Good point. Buying a pre-modded car (including engine swap) is buying a car from someone who liked to go fast. This means the car was probably driven hard, which isn't something you'd want. Why not just buy a civic and swap an engine yourself?

Rob · 09-26-2002, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Why not just buy a civic and swap an engine yourself?

or better yet, why not an Accord??

09-27-2002, 11:31 AM

Thats true....but i dont think the car has any mods done to it tho. And say i dont get this one what kind of civic should i get? I wanna go for the looks as well as a little speed. What model should i be looking for and milleage? What would be to much to bother to do any mods to? Thanks

Racing Rice · 09-27-2002, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TSilvs
Thats true....but i dont think the car has any mods done to it tho. And say i dont get this one what kind of civic should i get? I wanna go for the looks as well as a little speed. What model should i be looking for and milleage? What would be to much to bother to do any mods to? Thanks

How much are you looking to spend?

09-27-2002, 01:52 PM

Probably around 6k...im goin to the auctions tomorrow, any pointers on how not to get scamed or lose my money?

09-27-2002, 01:54 PM

There is also a 95 civic coupe ex with 44k, new paintjob for 6,500...im gonna be getting a loan from a bank not through the dealer so i would be payin cash...What should i offer him if its even worth it??

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09-26-2002, 05:05 PM	#1
TSilvs Posts: n/a	Is it a good price??? Hey guys and girls, I have a question I had a 92 prelude but thats another story any ways I have to get a new car now I went on the car hunt today and I found a 94 Civic DX coupe with 68k and a integra v-tec engine.....the guy is asking 5,600. Is this a good deal or a bad deal?? The cars looks like its in good condition inside and out and im gonna drive it tomorrow. If i should give him a offer what should i try? Or is it not worth it?? Thanxs in advance for your feed back.

09-26-2002, 05:10 PM	#2
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 44 Posts: 11,142	How many miles does the teg engine have? __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

09-26-2002, 05:38 PM	#6
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	I would look at the car very closely. You never know what they coulda done during the swap. Make sure its not a redneck hack job or something. __________________ Racing Rice

09-26-2002, 05:45 PM	#8
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	Watch for fluid leaks or thing that look like they have been cut. Listen to it run, make sure everything is working ok. Lights, parking brake, windows etc. Check to see if you can see anything that looks goofy with the wiring harnesses. See if the guy that has the car did the install or had a shop do it. Get a little background on the car. Let him drive it, it may show you how he really drives. Kinda sounds dumb, but it makes sense if you think about it. Let it run for a while and make sure its staying cool enough. __________________ Racing Rice

09-26-2002, 05:32 PM	#5
TSilvs Posts: n/a	ya.....now im not sure which the 68k is for im guessin its for the engine.

09-26-2002, 05:40 PM	#7
TSilvs Posts: n/a	not tryin to sound dumb but.....How can i do that without takin things apart? Can i tell from just lookin at it?

09-26-2002, 05:49 PM	#9
TSilvs Posts: n/a	thanx that helps alot. But its from a dealer so how can i get info from him?

09-26-2002, 10:07 PM	#11
Rob Stefan's A Sheep Fucker Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N.C. Age: 49 Posts: 3,748	also, does it have any mods done to it??

09-27-2002, 11:31 AM	#14
TSilvs Posts: n/a	ya Thats true....but i dont think the car has any mods done to it tho. And say i dont get this one what kind of civic should i get? I wanna go for the looks as well as a little speed. What model should i be looking for and milleage? What would be to much to bother to do any mods to? Thanks

09-27-2002, 01:52 PM	#16
TSilvs Posts: n/a	Probably around 6k...im goin to the auctions tomorrow, any pointers on how not to get scamed or lose my money?

09-27-2002, 01:54 PM	#17
TSilvs Posts: n/a	Oh ya There is also a 95 civic coupe ex with 44k, new paintjob for 6,500...im gonna be getting a loan from a bank not through the dealer so i would be payin cash...What should i offer him if its even worth it??

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