Re: Carfax, Buying Used, & Craigslist.org

"Pszemol" <Pszemol@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "jim beam" <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> i've seen up to $3k on craigslist for stock 88-91 civics here in 
>> the bay area.  that's if you can find one.  the local ricers go 
>> nuts for them. even harder to find now that gas prices are high.
>
>
> If this is true that this car is in demand beween ricing
> enthusiasts than it will be very hard to compete them
> for somebody who is looking for an economy car...
>
> I can hardly imagine what good could come from
> buying such an old car anyway. Yes, you could probably
> find a cheap one but it will not be in good condition!
> You spend a lot of time looking for it, driving around
> for inspections spending money and time to find one.
> Then, when you find one it will not be over...
> Is your main goal not to have montly payments? You
> *will* be paying montly (or weekly) payments anyway
> but to the local parts store instead to the bank and live
> in constant fear that the car will crap out on you in the
> middle of the trip spoiling a day and causing you some
> towing costs..
>
> Does not seem to be such a bargain to me,
> but you know, I am very spoiled ;-)

California cars rarely rust.  There are many older vehicles available 
that are in very good physical condition.  If well maintained, they 
can be fairly trouble free vehicles......