Im New here, need opinions

[DudunM]

Hey there Im new here, but i am about to get a 1996 civic hx, questions is, is it worth it. It has like 232k on the motor but has been taken care of very well, motor still runs and pulls well. for $1600 what do you guys think?

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[lordhelmet]

That could be a good deal. Get a mechanic to check it out. Check the suspension out as well. Where are the stock wheels?

[DudunM]

He does not have stock wheels, and how do i go about gettin a mechanic to check it out or what not with out buying it? it is a buddy of mines car.

[lordhelmet]

Have him take the car to a mechanic of your choice and tell the mechanic to look over it. I got my mechanic to check over mine for free (he gets all of my family's business though). If you trust your buddy that the car is in good condition then just buy it.

[DudunM]

hmmmm okay, ill make a real quick call and see if my buddies dad cant look at it ( owns a shop) but i love the car so far

[lordhelmet]

If you love it you can't really go wrong with 1600 bucks.

[DudunM]

i just talked to my buddy and he said i just gotta bring it by and he will check it out, any tips to make it quicker, it already has a dc sport header with a cat delete exhaust with it

[lordhelmet]

Buy a different car if you want it to be much quicker than it already is. Civics aren't quick without putting some serious money into them.

[DudunM]

well once i throw on a intake, some cam gears tein suspension, think that would get me to about 150 horsepower? (115 stock)

[lordhelmet]

There's only one cam gear and no, I don't think that will get you to 150 hp.

[DudunM]

damn, atleast it will sound and look good lol, might be able to take a probe. haha

[gearbox]

it really depends what condition its in. older cars could have tons of problems and it takes a trained eye to find them. there are alot of things that could go wrong. so it really needs a full inspection at least by a mechanic but there are some things you need to check on your own and by driving it.

[DudunM]

my buddys dad actually has like his own mechanic shop and what not, so hopefully thats what you mean.. he has plenty years in business

[98sLicKvIc]

Originally Posted by lordhelmet

If you love it you can't really go wrong with 1600 bucks.

x2. even if the motor craps out you've got a nice, clean car (as far as i can see) for a swap

[denice25]

a decent deal for me...[img]http://******************/images/e98741479a7b998f88b8f8c9f0b6b6f1.gif[/img]