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Post by king nothing on Dec 3, 2012 17:50:56 GMT
from a dealer has anyone got any advice, hints, tips etc what to ask for, not to ask for!! Seen a great civic not far from where i live very tempted but have never dealt with a dealer (ahem)...Cars  cheers guys  |
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Post by jimbonda on Dec 3, 2012 17:53:35 GMT
my old mans always done the biz for me, can't help ya.
Honda's are a good purchase i know that though. would love an old school CRX. like the Civics and all.
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Post by king nothing on Dec 3, 2012 17:58:59 GMT
I'd love a type r but the insurance is astronomical,this one i 've seen is a type s but only 1.4 and thats pushing a grand for insurance.
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Post by jimbonda on Dec 3, 2012 18:00:21 GMT
yeah it is steep. my next purchase ought to be a van, working out of a car is a pain in the arse
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 18:23:03 GMT
V-Tec just kicked in y0
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2012 1:11:21 GMT
Honda's are very reliable are cars and hold their money as well, Mates for a type R and it shifts fair play for a N/A engine its mental once it hits 6k revs. |m basing the below on the fact that this is your first time doing so, So my advice would be to check the following (some are common sense) * Check what tax comes with it. (most dealers wont renew the tax so your left to sort it out yourself, perfect way to haggle them down if not. If they dont agree to this try and get them to fill the tank as payment for being out of pocket for the tax). * Start the car up and listen for any knocks or tapping ( the civics do tap a little when cold sometimes, take it for a test drive and listen for anything strange, also put your foot down, your spending a lot on a car so your going to want to know how it can perform legally obviously  ). * Service History - what and where it was carried out. * If the Car is HPI clear (check the car hasnt been in any accidents and is road legal, sounds daft because a dealer is selling it but all may be not what it seems). * Obviously check the car for any dents, scratches marks on the exterior or anything inside. (also check the tyres and brakes aswell) * Check when the Cambelt was last done. (this is expensive as they do the water pump with it, should be done every 60k or every 5 years). *Check under the bonnet (fluids etc). *Also check the log book and make sure everything is in order (mileage matches etc). By the way you don't have to bother with half of this, Im very particular when spending 4 figure numbers on something so I do go a bit O.T.T lol. Good luck anyway hope you enjoy what ever you end up buying. Civic you wont be dissapointed with it. |
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Post by king nothing on Dec 4, 2012 17:01:05 GMT
Cheers Paul some sound advice there, i really wanted a bigger engine but you've got to look at the economics nowadays!!
Not sure if civics have a cambelt will have to double check that.
I know where you coming from there Jim i'd be lost without my van but as its only a two seater i'm now starting to miss my car!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2012 17:03:53 GMT
Itll either be a cambelt or a chain mate. Just check when they were last changed. Dont want that going. Im kinda the opposite, fuck economy just get me there quicker  |
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Post by king nothing on Dec 5, 2012 20:18:34 GMT
Itll either be a cambelt or a chain mate. Just check when they were last changed. Dont want that going. Im kinda the opposite, fuck economy just get me there quicker  Checked the milage it's only 22000 so it should be good for a while. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2012 20:28:33 GMT
Itll either be a cambelt or a chain mate. Just check when they were last changed. Dont want that going. Im kinda the opposite, fuck economy just get me there quicker Checked the milage it's only 22000 so it should be good for a while. Plenty of time for that then |
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Post by king nothing on Dec 5, 2012 20:42:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2012 20:43:50 GMT
Tidy Motor that mate, 10 plate  rich fucker |
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Post by king nothing on Dec 5, 2012 20:53:39 GMT
Hell no poor fucker in much debt ha ha!!
I am slightly worried about the debt side it will be going on finance but fuck it you only live once....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2012 22:01:54 GMT
Hell no poor fucker in much debt ha ha!! I am slightly worried about the debt side it will be going on finance but fuck it you only live once.... Defo mate, go for it, only young once. |
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