alan36

Hi Folks,

I also posted this on Canada East - sorry for the cross post for those who read both forums!

My girlfriend is close to buying a used Civic from an Ottawa Honda dealership. I'd really like to hear people's opinions.

1. Is it a good car?
2. Is it a good deal?
3. Should she expect a better price and/or financing options?
4. Should she forget it and keep looking?

Here are the details:

2002 Honda Civic LX
2-door Coupe
Silver
4 speed automatic transmission
96,000 km
2 year warranty included
Rust proofing included
Price: $13,500.00
Financing offered at 6.9% interest

I would appreciate any and all feedback!

Cheers, Alan

DDragon7

Hmm, looks like a reasonable deal.

player

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hmmm, the millege seems kinda high other then that she should be fine

saugashan

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i got my lx coupe with 49,000km last month for 15 500, but no warranty but i did get rust proof

Shaneer

I second that,little high bro,01 civic SI,74,000,5 speed,fully loaded,15,000,plus three year bumper to bumper and powertrain war,last feb,your girl can find a better deal.....or ask freddy he's selling his car

DDragon7

Wow, my car was jus like that, a lil cheaper but no 3yr warranty.

N I think my clutch is dying.

player

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yeah freddys car looks perfect for your girl friend, 02 so veloz, babies with low millege, what more can u want

Lynk

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Yeah, i'm selling my civic
2002 civic Si Veloz
Silver
5 speed
54,000km
fully loaded
mp3 cd player
A/C
Sunroof...

I can even include some 18 inch wheels in the deal (brand new still in the box)

I'm looking for 14000.

04hemiboy

^^^^ Buy Freddy's it's a good deal.Also what are the monthly payments at 6.9%? For 5 years I come up with roughly 350.00 per month.Right now at Honda you can get BRAND NEW at 1.9%.Payment would be around $450.00 for 5 years.I paid cash for my 05 Si and walked away at 23000.00 tax in on the road and they threw in OEM body kit,Si Logo frt and rr carpets,ashtray,and i got the Honda Plus 5 year 160000 km warranty.

tekgnosis

Do up freddy's ride.

That's a decent deal, but freddy's car is way more pimp. go through the bank for financing...6.9% is kinda high.

EŽik

Yeah go check out your options at the bank as well. finance through them. Oh btw Buy Freddy's ride

WhiteHalf

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I'd suggest Freddy's aswell.

With the SI model your getting the VTEC 127hp engine
In the LX you don't, think it's VTEC but only 115hp (someone quote me on that)

With the SI model, you get rims - colour matched side mirrors and all the options

Freddy's also has about half the kilometers on it ... so thats saving you at least 2 years if average usage (25k a year)

Buying from a private sale, doesn't that save you one of the taxes ? I think even if you buy used off a dealership you have to pay both. Am I right ?

alan36

Hey folks,

Thanks so much for the feedback. And for the offer Freddy! LOL

She really likes the security of the dealer (vs. private sale) and is going to try to beat him down a bit more. I'll let you know how it goes. Looks like a sweet car though.

Cheers, A

EŽik

Si you get 127 vtec LX/DX 115 no vtec (not like we need it to beat you Si's anyways

WhiteHalf

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lol you wish ...