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pnsski
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i was wondering if anyone on here new anyhting about cars im looking at a 01 civic but it has 195000 miles... would it be worth buying this car or would it die because of so many miles.... dont hondas last a while.. past 195000


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?&min_price=1&distance=100&dealer_id=57618216&lang=en&bkms=1143688803115&end_year=2007&sponsorModel=%2Fredirect%2Fredirector_link.jsp%3Fto_url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fad.doubleclick.net%252Fclk%253B15221680%253B11086139%253Bx%253Fhttp%253A%252F%252Fautomobiles.honda.com%252Ftools%252Fwindowmanager.asp%253FFunction%253Dbuild_and_price%26mis%3DFNSFBDMGEH625&make=HONDA&address=45248&start_year=1996&certified=&car_id=198358820&car_year=2001&cardist=60&isp=y&max_price=5000&advanced=&search_type=both&model=#vdptop

Mar 29 2006 10:20PM
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Capt.Flannel
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holy shit, 195 thou? Find another car dude. Besides Volvos and Beamers, not many cars can last beyong 200,000. You can easily find something better and just as affordable.
Mar 29 2006 10:22PM
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zackskis
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how the fuck does a 2001 have 195k?
Mar 29 2006 10:23PM
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Swirly999
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if your buying that car for under a grand then i'd say MAYBE do it. Otherwise find yourself a different deal because 195 thou is a ton on that car.

Putting that many miles on a car since 2001 pretty impressive
Mar 29 2006 10:23PM
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Aenigma
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Whatever you do, DON'T GET A HONDA! Just keep looking around for a good deal, patience will always pay off when you're looking for a deal on a car. Remember, if you buy it cheaper, it's generally more expensive to maintain.
Mar 29 2006 10:27PM
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pnsski
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waht cars do you recommend... my sis's firend is selling a 91 mr2.. but i want 4 seats
Mar 29 2006 10:29PM
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JayDope
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get a fucking volkswagon hondas r gay as as hell and 195000 miles is hella too much especially for an 01 that engine has gone to shit
Mar 29 2006 10:31PM
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Aenigma
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Mr2's would not make a good ski car; mid-engine, rear-drive=bad snow car. Just figure out your price limit and what you want, then narrow it down to a few cars and research them obsessively. Find out any sort of problems they've been known to have before looking at any, then you can make sure that the car's in good shape before you dump all your money on it. Being a nitpicky asshole is the best way to buy a car used, any sort of "small" problem that the owner reports could end up costing you some serious $$$.
Mar 29 2006 10:34PM
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awsomecoolguy
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get a subaru the'll go for 500k and there a skier car
Mar 29 2006 10:37PM
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pnsski
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how do you and everyone else feel about these

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=183794133&dealer_id=1359806&car_year=1999&search_type=both&make=VOLKS&distance=100&model=&address=45248&certified=&advanced=&max_price=5000&bkms=1143690343450&min_price=1&end_year=2007&start_year=1996&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=18

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=193807035&dealer_id=53593490&car_year=2001&search_type=both&make=VOLKS&distance=100&model=&address=45248&certified=&advanced=&max_price=5000&bkms=1143690343450&min_price=1&end_year=2007&start_year=1996&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=14
Mar 29 2006 10:39PM
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Capt.Flannel
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dude, find a car with less than 70 thou on it, preferably less than 50. You don't have to buy a newer car, older cars, like a 95 volvo or something would work perfectly fine and will last alot longer than a newer car with 85 thou + miles.
Mar 29 2006 10:42PM
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Aenigma
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The first one needs engine work, that could be really expensive depending on what it is. Check it out if it's nearby and see if it's anything serious, if it's not you could score a good deal on it.

The second one has over 170,000 miles on it. I don't think that needs further explanation.
Mar 29 2006 10:42PM
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JayDope
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thata boy id go with the jetta its stick cheap and low mileage v.s the golf that is auto and way too much mileage they r also fwd decent for snow id say go for it
Mar 29 2006 10:42PM
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Capt.Flannel
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86 thou really isn't that low.
Mar 29 2006 10:42PM
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JayDope
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86 is hell of alot lower than 195 and 170 and its under 5gs great deal i no my VW's
Mar 29 2006 10:43PM
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Capt.Flannel
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0bviously it's lower than 170, but it's still now low. We've had a few vw's and they aren't gona last like our volvo will.
Mar 29 2006 10:45PM
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pnsski
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it has engine trouble though i need to figure out what it is... hoepfully not bad
Mar 29 2006 10:48PM
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pnsski
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if your know your vw's do you have a guess on waht it could be... or waht usually goes wrong with jettas engines
Mar 29 2006 10:49PM
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JayDope
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u cant really tell what the prob with the engine is by the price of the car its prob a 2.0 litre i no a bunch of ppl with 2.0s and they do have some probs with them id go for a vr6 or a 1.8t but u will be paying more prob arund 10-15 g's depending on the condtion
Mar 29 2006 10:55PM
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Capt.Flannel
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I have two friends that's jettas threw a rod threw the engine and I've heard of a couple others with similar problems.
Mar 29 2006 11:04PM
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pnsski
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im just going to keep throwing up deals ive found and give me thumbs up or down


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=198216210&dealer_id=57606026&car_year=2002&search_type=both&make=MIT&distance=100&model=&address=45248&certified=&advanced=&max_price=5000&bkms=1143692118545&min_price=1&end_year=2007&start_year=1996&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=18

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=199302089&dealer_id=57680167&car_year=1999&model=&bkms=1143692118545&lang=en&isp=y&start_year=1996&certified=&search_type=both&distance=100&make=MIT&min_price=1&address=45248&advanced=&end_year=2007&max_price=5000&cardist=32
Mar 29 2006 11:09PM
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Capt.Flannel
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dude, read through every reply... You gota find something with less mileage.
Mar 29 2006 11:10PM
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pnsski
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those were low...
Mar 29 2006 11:12PM
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Capt.Flannel
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the eclipse was 160,000.
Mar 29 2006 11:12PM
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JayDope
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how much r u willing to spend cuz everytihng seems to be around 5g's and ur gunna have difficulty finding a car with low mileage at 5 gs but if thats ur price range then just look for the car with the lowest mileage and accomadates ur needs the most
Mar 29 2006 11:13PM
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pnsski
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http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=198614455&dealer_id=1371578&car_year=2005&search_type=both&make=MIT&model=&distance=100&address=45248&advanced=&certified=&max_price=5000&bkms=1143692118545&message_type=dlremail&min_price=1&link_type=details&end_year=2007&start_year=1996&car_year=1999&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=31

out of curiosity how much would somehting like that be to fix
Mar 29 2006 11:16PM
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Capt.Flannel
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nobody here can tell you that. Does it have frame damage? Engine damage? A picture can't tell you everything that's wrong with it.
Mar 29 2006 11:17PM
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pnsski
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nevermind thissss is waht im looking at cuase my mom knows the guys who owns it... idk waht all something like that would need...http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=198614470&dealer_id=1369287&car_year=2001&model=&bkms=1143692118545&lang=en&isp=y&start_year=1996&certified=&search_type=both&distance=100&make=MIT&min_price=1&message_type=dlremail&link_type=details&address=45248&advanced=&end_year=2007&car_year=1999&max_price=5000&cardist=20
Mar 29 2006 11:17PM
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ProducerXXX
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Ouch.
Mar 29 2006 11:21PM
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pnsski
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on this one it looks to me like a hood bumper and side panel( the one you cant see) and thats not that much if done right...... how much would this usually be
Mar 29 2006 11:25PM
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Capt.Flannel
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You're lookin at cars that are around 5k, so assuming that's your budget, why buy a car that you need to spend money to fix? Bumpers alone can be like 800 bucks on some cars.
Mar 29 2006 11:37PM
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Aenigma
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I searched for about two minutes and found this http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=196215981&dealer_id=57465032&car_year=1998&search_type=used&make=SUB&transmission=Manual&distance=0&model=IMPREZ&address=59715&make2=sel_one&certified=&advanced=y&max_mileage=100000&max_price=5000&bkms=1143694780831&min_price=1&end_year=2006&color=&start_year=1995&drive=&isp=y&engine=&body_style=SEDAN&body_style=WAGON&doors=&fuel=&lang=&cardist=1760
That'd be a pretty fun ski car, my sister just got an '01 impreza and it's super fun to drive around.
Mar 29 2006 11:52PM
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Capt.Flannel
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somethin like this would be good. Volvo's are super reliable and my dad's had 4 in his lifetime and sold them all with over 300,000 miles on them. I have one now and it's got 150,000 and it runs beautifully.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?rdpage=thumb&car_id=198183811&dealer_id=171430&car_year=1995&search_type=used&make=VOLVO&distance=0&model=940&address=05401&certified=&advanced=&max_price=6000&bkms=1143695492227&min_price=1&end_year=2000&start_year=1990&isp=y&lang=&cardist=762
Mar 30 2006 12:02AM
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dammitmike
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yeah dude you dont want to buy a wrecked car for your first car. especially not one that was in a head on collision, it could have a lot of problems that the owner doesnt know about or doesnt want to tell you about which could make it hard for the car to pass state inspection or require more expensive repairs than you expected. also try looking for a car that has under 100,000miles or close to it. it looks like you only have around 5k to spend so try looking for something a little older like mid 90's.
Mar 30 2006 12:03AM
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dammitmike
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good suggestions xtakewarninx

heres a few others.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=196585345&dealer_id=57491100&car_year=1994&search_type=used&make=VOLKS&transmission=&distance=100&model=&address=45248&make2=sel_one&certified=&advanced=y&max_mileage=100000&max_price=5000&bkms=1143696031957&min_price=1&end_year=2007&color=&start_year=1990&drive=&isp=y&engine=&doors=&fuel=&lang=en&cardist=10

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=196585345&dealer_id=57491100&car_year=1994&search_type=used&make=VOLKS&transmission=&distance=100&model=&address=45248&make2=sel_one&certified=&advanced=y&max_mileage=100000&max_price=5000&bkms=1143696031957&min_price=1&end_year=2007&color=&start_year=1990&drive=&isp=y&engine=&doors=&fuel=&lang=en&cardist=10
Mar 30 2006 12:14AM
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1-pippin
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get a ferrari, they are faster and fun to drive, but they arent the best for skiing.
Mar 30 2006 3:28AM
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whattheshit
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nothing wrong with hondas. but get an accord though.
Mar 30 2006 4:21AM
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jarossamdb7
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its luck of the draw with that many miles. If you are even close to buying it, I would have it checked out by probably more then one place that works on hondas though. make sure the test the compression and oil pressue. if that all is ok, then I guess I would go for it.-maybe. I got a BMW with 170k miles and it runs absolutly great. but it is a gamble with that many miles, even with japanise and german cars.

I would look for an older one with less miles.
Mar 30 2006 6:22AM
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rossiscratch04
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get a different car, get a saab
Mar 30 2006 10:10AM
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JockinJLoads
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they probably entered the 24 hours of lemans like every day (even when it wasnt happening)
Mar 30 2006 10:16AM
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montageskier
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Get a fuckin Subaru. Im getting my mothers in December, and it will have about 115,000 on it when i get it. O yea its a 2001. But im not worried because all the guys at the dealership she bought it from, have subarus with 300k on them.
Mar 30 2006 10:32AM
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SN0WBOARDER
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195 miles is rough
Mar 30 2006 10:40AM
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d-loc
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hell no man thats a horrible deal, even if it is cheap. my 97 had 145,000 and it never had a problem, AT ALL. never replaced the back drum breaks, stock clutch.

but for a 01, a 4 year newer, car to have 200K... that sucks ass and whoever had that drove a fuck load.

for an 01 you should look around 80K-120K

i just got a 98 teg and it has 107K
Mar 30 2006 10:42AM
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jarossamdb7
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Now that I see the price, HELL NO!

get a Subaru if you want practicaility or a BMW if you want style/fun driving times. you can get either one for that price. look for one about 10 years old, and miles around 100k or so.
Mar 30 2006 3:23PM
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1-pippin
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or get an audi, they have the best awd ever and they are the best in the snow, and most are pretty quick and more fun to drive than a subaru. you could easily find one for about 5 or 6000
Mar 30 2006 4:36PM
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jarossamdb7
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more expensive to fix then subaru and less reliable then BMW. true story. Although, a good option none the less.
Mar 30 2006 6:09PM
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1-pippin
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yeah they are expensive to fix but whateva
Mar 30 2006 11:18PM
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mark_skis
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Everyone needs to check the fucking "milage" again. It's 195 000 KILOMETERS. which is alot but not nearly the same as miles
Mar 30 2006 11:31PM
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dammitmike
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no dude. it says 195K mi. at the bottom(of the 01 civic link) the K is shorthand for 1000 and mi. is the abbreviation for miles. so yes that would be 195,000 miles on the civic.
Mar 30 2006 11:51PM
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d-loc
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haha fucking classic man.

195K... k (kilo) = 1000 (prefix)

have u ever taken math or physics or engineering?
Mar 31 2006 8:18AM
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DANETRON
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its not that bad if it was highwayd driving
Mar 31 2006 9:17AM
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