Did you even see the ad I linked to?
2011 Honda Civic, possible purchase.
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How so? Plenty of pictures, reasonable description and at least they aren't hiding the fact they are a dealer, unlike the one OP posted.
by showing the car on a residential street in front of a vacant lot?
No picture under the hood is a deal breaker for me. I want to know how much duct tape and fence wire is involved.
Because the price is about half of what I'd expect it to be.
Yes these days there's nothing less than 10 years old that isn't asking 5 figures.
no t belt...100k adj valves need attn if not done so...
No, by saying so at the top of the ad. "Dealership · Listed 4 days ago in Miami, FL"
This, plus lots of dealers will post stuff like that so when you get there they mysteriously "just sold the car" but have plenty of other overpriced POS cars for you to buy.
I didn’t. When something looks too good to be true, it usually is. Especially in todays market.
You're the one that posted here for advice, so hey, do as you like. Ad looked legit to me, but what do I know, I've only been buying and selling cars for a few decades. Maybe you know something I don't.
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Thats the range with cracked blocks which are now out of special coverage. Tread accordingly
2010 and 2011's are not affected.
The research that I have done says otherwise. Looks like the issue was fixed by 2010.
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Okay sorry guys
UPDATE: Was able to test drive the car this evening. Cosmetically it is showing it's age. It has the typical Honda Civic paint issues of this generation. Honda paint rash on the roof, and crows feet on the hood. Interior was fine overall save for the headliner that has failed and the broken driver sun visor (typical for this gen).
Fluids looked ok. Transmission fluid has been changed twice in 112K but looks dark so I'll do a drain and fill or two. Engine oil was present on dipstick, and p/s, brake fluid and coolant were present though all likely need to be changed.
The only real mechanical issues I noticed were possibly a worn front suspension part and the blower motor cut out then came back on during the drive. Would that be a relay? Other than that everything appeared to be cosmetic.
Sister is happy. Signs papers tomorrow.
Fluids looked ok. Transmission fluid has been changed twice in 112K but looks dark so I'll do a drain and fill or two. Engine oil was present on dipstick, and p/s, brake fluid and coolant were present though all likely need to be changed.
The only real mechanical issues I noticed were possibly a worn front suspension part and the blower motor cut out then came back on during the drive. Would that be a relay? Other than that everything appeared to be cosmetic.
Sister is happy. Signs papers tomorrow.
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Wow, can't believe the pricing these days. 11 year old base model Civic for $8,500. Wasn't that long ago you could get a brand new Versa for $9,999. Or a Soul for $10,999.
But, it is what it is.
But, it is what it is.
Hope she realizes that within a year or two, and possibly sooner, the car will look absolutely hideous.
I showed her the affected areas, her response was that it doesn’t bother her.
I’d rather have an ugly reliable car than a shiny turd.
Exactly. This is where we are.
The R/J/K/L series Honda engines keep their adjustments better than the B/F/H series that needed them every 30K. On an Civic, every 100K’s fine. If it’s a higher-revving K series like in an RSX/CTR it might be prudent to do them sooner.
Check the oil separator, mounts and the usual stuff. I think that generation of Civic was the best one.
Check the oil separator, mounts and the usual stuff. I think that generation of Civic was the best one.
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