Should I buy this car?

Sir-Ex · 01-29-2012, 04:43 PM

A 1992 Honda Civic in decent condition. $1000.

YES? NO!?

I'm leaning toward yes because it SOUNDS like a good deal and I Know the person selling it.. but... opinions?

notepad · 01-29-2012, 04:46 PM

no

Sir-Ex · 01-29-2012, 04:51 PM

why no?

Roach · 01-29-2012, 05:13 PM

Should I buy this car?
A 1992 Honda Civic in decent condition. $1000.

YES? NO!?....depends, on miles, rust, interior, dealer options.

I'm leaning toward yes because it SOUNDS like a good deal and I Know the person buying it.. but... opinions?

you mean selling it ?

remember too it's 20 years old.

shai_hulud · 01-29-2012, 05:16 PM

yes, civics are a solid car and if it passes a mechanical inspection (do this first) then by all means, acquire that bitch faster than a crack addicts next hit.

ionlylooklazy · 01-29-2012, 05:29 PM

wow, i didnt even know they made '92 civics anymore

shai_hulud · 01-29-2012, 05:31 PM

clearly he owns a time machine.

Sir-Ex · 01-29-2012, 05:33 PM

yeah roach I meant selling it.

I love hatchbacks.. it's a tough decision. I'll wait to get a few more opinions, maybe notepad will explain the only negative so far.

shai_hulud · 01-29-2012, 05:42 PM

import? +
cheap on gas? +
cheap price? +
passed mechanical inspection? +

it's a no brainer, really. what do you want people here to tell you? "yeah, i have a feeling the previous owner replaced the intake with a paper towel tube and the wheel wells are bondo'd to shit."

Sir-Ex · 01-29-2012, 05:46 PM

No dude. I'm hoping someone here might have experience with that model or if they think the price is fair for a car of that age etc.

shai_hulud · 01-29-2012, 05:51 PM

it's fair. i've sold and traded in a few cars in my day and if that thing is in good shape you should pounce on it.

Roach · 01-29-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

I'm hoping someone here might have experience with that model

My son has one that's 8 years old, but he's selling it.(because it's holding a high trade in value) never had problems with it, and it runs cheap.

Don't buy a black one, they get hot as hell in the summer, look nice when clean, almost always look dirty/dusty.

shai_hulud · 01-29-2012, 06:17 PM

vouch the black paintjob consideration. after i rolled the previous genesis, i went with white and have zero regrets. white is right.

Sir-Ex · 01-29-2012, 06:29 PM

Sounds good then. I'll be taking it in for an inspection this coming week.

Being · 01-29-2012, 06:38 PM

the civic usually rates pretty damn high on reliability especially long term

Roach · 01-29-2012, 06:47 PM

check the underside for rust, fender wells, and under floorboards (underside)

open the trunk and see if it smells, if it does the seal on the lid/hatch may leak.

standard tranmission, make sure there's a full clutch pedal.

Automatic transmission, listen for grinding or thumping, or a feel of slipping.

full brake pedal, does it pull when braking somewhat hard.

When was the last inspection/fluid and filter change, why is the person selling it,
tread on tires....all weather or summer skins.

listen for screeching when brakes are applied.

for power steering , should feel smooth with no noise, when turning small circle should not feel like it's under or oversteering (front end alignment)(ball joints etc.)

exhaust is usually cheap to fix, except if it has a converter, those are expensive.(if it has passed a recent emissions test you should be ok)

Sir-Ex · 01-29-2012, 06:50 PM

Thank you roach.

I know very fucking little about cars.

This will actually be my first if I end up getting it, so I suppose a good beater to learn the ropes. I intend to get learned about how the guy/girl works and add another branch of knowledge to my repertoire.

shai_hulud · 01-29-2012, 06:53 PM

you can't really go wrong at that price as long as it passes the ME, which covers everything roach just mentioned.

notepad · 01-29-2012, 08:59 PM

switchvote to yay pending high milage

shai_hulud · 01-29-2012, 09:10 PM

my friend drives an '04 civic with 220K (km) on the engine. he races the thing, aside from (because of) routine maintenance that thing is still flawless. civics will run until you die if you take care of her properly.

01-29-2012, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,820 Times in 2,258 Posts	why no? __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

01-29-2012, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,986 Times in 1,509 Posts	Should I buy this car? A 1992 Honda Civic in decent condition. $1000. YES? NO!?....depends, on miles, rust, interior, dealer options. I'm leaning toward yes because it SOUNDS like a good deal and I Know the person buying it.. but... opinions? you mean selling it ? remember too it's 20 years old. __________________ לזיין את הקופים

01-29-2012, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
shai_hulud Om nom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ab, ca Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 440 Thanked 600 Times in 335 Posts	yes, civics are a solid car and if it passes a mechanical inspection (do this first) then by all means, acquire that bitch faster than a crack addicts next hit. __________________ "There are only three useless things in this world. Nuns' nipples, bishops' balls and an employer's praise without a raise."

01-29-2012, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
shai_hulud Om nom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ab, ca Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 440 Thanked 600 Times in 335 Posts	clearly he owns a time machine. __________________ "There are only three useless things in this world. Nuns' nipples, bishops' balls and an employer's praise without a raise."

01-29-2012, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
notepad dick 'slyde' hyde Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: above the clouds Posts: 2,026 Thanks: 821 Thanked 348 Times in 178 Posts	no

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ionlylooklazy no left turn unstoned Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: washington Posts: 4,045 Thanks: 56 Thanked 559 Times in 292 Posts	wow, i didnt even know they made '92 civics anymore

01-29-2012, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,820 Times in 2,258 Posts	yeah roach I meant selling it. I love hatchbacks.. it's a tough decision. I'll wait to get a few more opinions, maybe notepad will explain the only negative so far. __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

01-29-2012, 05:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
shai_hulud Om nom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ab, ca Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 440 Thanked 600 Times in 335 Posts	import? + cheap on gas? + cheap price? + passed mechanical inspection? + it's a no brainer, really. what do you want people here to tell you? "yeah, i have a feeling the previous owner replaced the intake with a paper towel tube and the wheel wells are bondo'd to shit." __________________ "There are only three useless things in this world. Nuns' nipples, bishops' balls and an employer's praise without a raise."

01-29-2012, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,820 Times in 2,258 Posts	No dude. I'm hoping someone here might have experience with that model or if they think the price is fair for a car of that age etc. __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

01-29-2012, 05:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
shai_hulud Om nom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ab, ca Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 440 Thanked 600 Times in 335 Posts	it's fair. i've sold and traded in a few cars in my day and if that thing is in good shape you should pounce on it. __________________ "There are only three useless things in this world. Nuns' nipples, bishops' balls and an employer's praise without a raise."

01-29-2012, 06:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
shai_hulud Om nom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ab, ca Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 440 Thanked 600 Times in 335 Posts	vouch the black paintjob consideration. after i rolled the previous genesis, i went with white and have zero regrets. white is right. __________________ "There are only three useless things in this world. Nuns' nipples, bishops' balls and an employer's praise without a raise."

01-29-2012, 06:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,820 Times in 2,258 Posts	Sounds good then. I'll be taking it in for an inspection this coming week. __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

01-29-2012, 06:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,986 Times in 1,509 Posts	check the underside for rust, fender wells, and under floorboards (underside) open the trunk and see if it smells, if it does the seal on the lid/hatch may leak. standard tranmission, make sure there's a full clutch pedal. Automatic transmission, listen for grinding or thumping, or a feel of slipping. full brake pedal, does it pull when braking somewhat hard. When was the last inspection/fluid and filter change, why is the person selling it, tread on tires....all weather or summer skins. listen for screeching when brakes are applied. for power steering , should feel smooth with no noise, when turning small circle should not feel like it's under or oversteering (front end alignment)(ball joints etc.) exhaust is usually cheap to fix, except if it has a converter, those are expensive.(if it has passed a recent emissions test you should be ok) __________________ לזיין את הקופים

01-29-2012, 06:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,820 Times in 2,258 Posts	Thank you roach. I know very fucking little about cars. This will actually be my first if I end up getting it, so I suppose a good beater to learn the ropes. I intend to get learned about how the guy/girl works and add another branch of knowledge to my repertoire. __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!! Last edited by Sir-Ex; 01-29-2012 at 06:56 PM.

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01-29-2012, 06:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
shai_hulud Om nom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ab, ca Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 440 Thanked 600 Times in 335 Posts	you can't really go wrong at that price as long as it passes the ME, which covers everything roach just mentioned. __________________ "There are only three useless things in this world. Nuns' nipples, bishops' balls and an employer's praise without a raise."

01-29-2012, 08:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
notepad dick 'slyde' hyde Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: above the clouds Posts: 2,026 Thanks: 821 Thanked 348 Times in 178 Posts	switchvote to yay pending high milage

01-29-2012, 09:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
shai_hulud Om nom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ab, ca Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 440 Thanked 600 Times in 335 Posts	my friend drives an '04 civic with 220K (km) on the engine. he races the thing, aside from (because of) routine maintenance that thing is still flawless. civics will run until you die if you take care of her properly. __________________ "There are only three useless things in this world. Nuns' nipples, bishops' balls and an employer's praise without a raise."