Honda Civic advice
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I'm going to look at the car Thursday night. Do the test drive, etc.
The 99 is our third Bonneville. I'd like to buy an 04 SLE....but I'm not the only one involved in this buying decision.
Plus, I'm ready for a change.
Age is starting to show on the 99, plus the miles are adding up quickly. Jumping in the car and driving 500 miles one way without bating an eye are requiring more thought! Everytime we go far I have to think about what will fail next.
I'll let everyone know what we decide. I'll try to get some pics too.
The 99 is our third Bonneville. I'd like to buy an 04 SLE....but I'm not the only one involved in this buying decision.
Plus, I'm ready for a change.Age is starting to show on the 99, plus the miles are adding up quickly. Jumping in the car and driving 500 miles one way without bating an eye are requiring more thought! Everytime we go far I have to think about what will fail next.
I'll let everyone know what we decide. I'll try to get some pics too.
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Originally Posted by vital49
Age is starting to show on the 99, plus the miles are adding up quickly. Jumping in the car and driving 500 miles one way without bating an eye are requiring more thought! Everytime we go far I have to think about what will fail next.
I'll let everyone know what we decide. I'll try to get some pics too.
I'll let everyone know what we decide. I'll try to get some pics too.
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Originally Posted by willwren
You guys remember my red 91 Civic DX? Well over a 1/4 million miles, and still kicking for the new owner.
They're not TOUGH, but they're reliable when not abused. They're not really easy to work on. Quite cramped in comparison to the Bvilles, but not impossible.
They're not TOUGH, but they're reliable when not abused. They're not really easy to work on. Quite cramped in comparison to the Bvilles, but not impossible.
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The car definitely won't be abused. I don't abuse anything we own. Plus, I'm very anal about maintenance.
As for trading in the 99, we're not considering that route. I still really like the Bonnevilles. Plus, that car is worth a lot more to me than it would be to a dealership. For the $2,000 or so that we'd get on trade, it'* not even worth it. I'll keep it and cram another 100,000 out of her. But those will just be more local miles.
As for trading in the 99, we're not considering that route. I still really like the Bonnevilles. Plus, that car is worth a lot more to me than it would be to a dealership. For the $2,000 or so that we'd get on trade, it'* not even worth it. I'll keep it and cram another 100,000 out of her. But those will just be more local miles.
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wanna see real Civic abusE!!!! Heres the custom shops Civic pounding the ground with 400Psi blasts fed by air cylinders!!!! This was shot at The Carlilse Custom Show and the car was driven to the show and back close to 300 miles each way. We went through 16 cylnders at the show.
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Originally Posted by ga93sle
Seriously, though, what about a L27 Bonne? I still get 30hwy.
Vital, sounds like a killer deal to me. I understand cars are generally cheaper down there, but locally there were two 2004 civics with around 20k on the clock for $12900.
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Originally Posted by GXP Venom
wanna see real Civic abusE!!!! Heres the custom shops Civic pounding the ground with 400Psi blasts fed by air cylinders!!!! This was shot at The Carlilse Custom Show and the car was driven to the show and back close to 300 miles each way. We went through 16 cylnders at the show.
That'* nuts. LOL.Some people'* kids.
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I would get the civic. It seems like a very good price. My friend has a 2003 2 dr 5 spd and likes it just fine. I drove it and it drives well. Been in one accident and the car held up great and was able to be fixed.