"Dano58" <dan.dibiase@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:1172594632.986730.117380@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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
>
Thanks for the good info and suggestions. I started looking at prices
this
morning.
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