Should I Buy It?
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Hi everyone,
I am a car newb and I need your help.
I am looking at a civic to buy and I was wondering if I should buy it.
2001 Honda Civic Coupe
Manual Transmission
250000KM
No Rust
The problems:
1. Throw Out Bearing needs to be replaced, the owner said that might as well replace the clutch when I replace this? How much is this going to cost? is this a major concern?
2. It is 250 000KM is there any other sort of maintenance expense I should be looking at?
The owner said $1500 is this a good price?
I really appreciate any help from this community, help me make a decision.
thanks!
I am a car newb and I need your help.
I am looking at a civic to buy and I was wondering if I should buy it.
2001 Honda Civic Coupe
Manual Transmission
250000KM
No Rust
The problems:
1. Throw Out Bearing needs to be replaced, the owner said that might as well replace the clutch when I replace this? How much is this going to cost? is this a major concern?
2. It is 250 000KM is there any other sort of maintenance expense I should be looking at?
The owner said $1500 is this a good price?
I really appreciate any help from this community, help me make a decision.
thanks!
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250000km is nothing. you will need to replace:
the timing belt and its accessories (if the owner hasnt)
the clutch will last you a lot longer than 250000. i have 251023 on my 01 and its still going strong without slippage.
the timing belt and its accessories (if the owner hasnt)
the clutch will last you a lot longer than 250000. i have 251023 on my 01 and its still going strong without slippage.
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Yea the parts won't be expensive, just the cost to get them replaced...unless you do it yourself, but its a lot of work...i'd say you're looking at around $1000 - $1200 to get all of that done. But, that being said, provided nothing else is wrong with it, you've spent $2200 on a car that will last you another 200k + KM.
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Wow, I did not think I would get any replies thanks!
So basically this is what I am looking at:
1. Throwout Bearing + Clutch = $210 for the part +$90 (Labor) = $300 (The owner said he will do it for $300) <- is that a good price?
2. Waterpump (How much is this?)
3. Timing Belt (How much is this?)
4. Replace Engine Coolant (How much is this?)
anything else I should watch out for? (the brakes were replaced last year)
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thanks!
So basically this is what I am looking at:
1. Throwout Bearing + Clutch = $210 for the part +$90 (Labor) = $300 (The owner said he will do it for $300) <- is that a good price?
2. Waterpump (How much is this?)
3. Timing Belt (How much is this?)
4. Replace Engine Coolant (How much is this?)
anything else I should watch out for? (the brakes were replaced last year)
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thanks!
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the timing belt kit and replacement will be around $500.
the parts can be had for about $200 and labor will be around $2-300.
it includes:
timing belt
power steering belt
AC belt
water pump + waterpump seal
tensioner + tensioner spring
you should also look into doing:
spark plugs
manual transmission fluid change
the parts can be had for about $200 and labor will be around $2-300.
it includes:
timing belt
power steering belt
AC belt
water pump + waterpump seal
tensioner + tensioner spring
you should also look into doing:
spark plugs
manual transmission fluid change
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the coolant flush is cheap.
its $20 a gallon at the honda dealership (and we recommend you ONLY use honda coolant)
you will need about 2 gallons to fully flush ur coolant.
its $20 a gallon at the honda dealership (and we recommend you ONLY use honda coolant)
you will need about 2 gallons to fully flush ur coolant.
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Thanks for the information
This is the total cost I am looking at? (is it worth spending $3110 for this?)
2001 Honda Civic Coupe Si
Tax $200
Tires $240
Clutch+ThrowoutBearing $300
Safety $80
Seat Belt Fix $50
Door Lock Fix $125
Gear Plate $50
Used Car $20
Vehicle Registration $125
License $20
$1,210
Timing Belt Kit $400
$1,610
Cost of Car 1500
Total Cost $3,110
This is the total cost I am looking at? (is it worth spending $3110 for this?)
2001 Honda Civic Coupe Si
Tax $200
Tires $240
Clutch+ThrowoutBearing $300
Safety $80
Seat Belt Fix $50
Door Lock Fix $125
Gear Plate $50
Used Car $20
Vehicle Registration $125
License $20
$1,210
Timing Belt Kit $400
$1,610
Cost of Car 1500
Total Cost $3,110
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That's getting bit up there considering the number of km on it, but it's still below average overall...provided the body is in good shape...I'd still call it a worthwhile purchase...i'ts not like the car would die any time soon as long as it was maintained.
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