Could anyone run a carfax for a vehicle I am looking at?
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Look on Facebook or Craigslist, but really, on a 20 year old car the condition is more important than the history.
$1500 - scrap price if things go sideways hopefully not a big deal to you. Looks like fun !
This 237,000 mile $1500 beater?
I wouldn't waste $2 on a Carfax. You tell just from looking at it and the description that it's been to h and back.
2004 Honda Civic Hybrid for sale by owner - Brookfield, CT - craigslist
2004 Honda Civic Hybrid * 237,199 miles on a hybrid engine that is still running great. * The input shaft bearing in the manual transmission is making noise and should be replaced. You can drive the...
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I wouldn't waste $2 on a Carfax. You tell just from looking at it and the description that it's been to h and back.
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For what it is worth, try this:
1. download mycarfax app - I use this to keep track of my maintenance history (and I know the data is being share but I dont mind)
2. register the vehicle using its VIN
3. you may be able to see the history (then delete the car)
However, note that the carfax records exist only when dealers / shops participate. And as others pointed out, I think a carfax history is probably "irrelevant" given the price. I was about to say "oh, these engines should last forever" but not sure what "hybrid engine" requires (e.g., is it a simple rebuild or more compliaced with a hybrid engine?)..in any case, looks like a good project car!
1. download mycarfax app - I use this to keep track of my maintenance history (and I know the data is being share but I dont mind)
2. register the vehicle using its VIN
3. you may be able to see the history (then delete the car)
However, note that the carfax records exist only when dealers / shops participate. And as others pointed out, I think a carfax history is probably "irrelevant" given the price. I was about to say "oh, these engines should last forever" but not sure what "hybrid engine" requires (e.g., is it a simple rebuild or more compliaced with a hybrid engine?)..in any case, looks like a good project car!
Atikovic, been a long time since I have been used car shopping and remember the unlimited Carfax plans at the time for something like under $25.00 or so? Last time I checked the single Carfax price went way up as did the unlimited. Can you now get a report for $2.00?This 237,000 mile $1500 beater?
2004 Honda Civic Hybrid for sale by owner - Brookfield, CT - craigslist
2004 Honda Civic Hybrid * 237,199 miles on a hybrid engine that is still running great. * The input shaft bearing in the manual transmission is making noise and should be replaced. You can drive the...newyork.craigslist.org
I wouldn't waste $2 on a Carfax. You tell just from looking at it and the description that it's been to h and back.
Or was this tongue in cheek that even $2.00 is a waste for this car?
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That vehicle is a very easy pass. These two items make it easy to run away from that Civic: " new LED headlights, KN engine air filter, ".....
GON
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It is never ever a waste on a carfax, always something to be learned. The issue is finding a low-cost Seller of carfax. I pay on average of $10 USD for a carfax.
I've seen them for $5-$6 sometimes. And I meant that for $1500, I don't much care if it was in an accident five times. I wan't to know how it runs and drives, and you don't get that from a piece of paper.
How much? 
You can find out some history on it for free at vehiclehistory.com
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