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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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Hey Im thinking about buying this guys honda. Its a 94 civic si. I was wondering what I should look for to make sure Im gettin a good car.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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carfax nug.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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r u s t <-- look for it everywhere, sunroof, wheel wells... everywhere.

Like sl0 said, check out it through carfax and do a rundown of the engine bay.

btw, whats the mileage and how much is he asking for it?
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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147k, hes askin 3500 obo. (overpriced)

Im thinkin Im gunna offer 2500 maybe a tad more and walk if he doesnt take it.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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the good thing about civics is if you keep up on engine maintenence they will run for ever...
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Don't do it.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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Take it for a test drive and blow the motor then offer him 500 and buy a swap for it....
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Originally posted by InsaneCivicSedan
Take it for a test drive and blow the motor then offer him 500 and buy a swap for it....
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 04:28 AM
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don't know if it is stock or not but my friend David in Cocoa just walked away with a CX 94 Hatch for $1700 in beautiful condition. The li'l old lady didn't drive it anymore

good luck and welcome to the world of Honda if you haven't joined us before.
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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The si Im lookin at buyin is bone stock which is something I like since you cant always trust some of the people that mod their cars..... >.>

The only problems I have with it right now (havent seen it yet, he lives about two hours away) is the rather high mileage (147k, compared to the 21k mi. truck that I drive now), and the fact that there is only 30% tread left on the front tires.

Btw how much does a swap cost? I wouldnt be able to do it myself seeing as Im 17 and kinda new the car scene..
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