On Feb 26, 5:17 pm, "DodgeDriver" <wing...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> We are in the USA. Granddaughter is looking to buy her first car. She
is
> talking Honda Civic. Don't know why, but she believes that is what she
> wants. She will have about $5,000 (US) to spend. I lean toward
something
> not more than 5 years old. Haven't started looking but thought I would
ask
> this group for opinions re: a Civic. Are all Civics created equal or
are
> there certain models/years to stay away from?
>
> Thanks for any help.
$5k will buy you a 10 or so year old Civic here in NJ... I like them a
lot but was looking at Accords for my son (I wanted a little larger
car to compete with the SUV's). We ended up with a '99 Subaru Legacy
with AWD that he likes a lot. Paid well under $5k for it, too...
In addition to what the others have said, stay away from any car that
has been 'upgraded' with aftermarket air intakes, wheels, headlight/
taillights, etc. As you'll see, Civics are very popular with the tuner
crowd, but many of them have stuff added with no thought of how it
will work, just how it will look (or sound). Also look for one with
mechanical records, and preferably with the timing belt replaced.
Dan D
'07 Ody EX
Central NJ USA
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