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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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That's right. Since I'll be driving from Ocala to Orlando often for law school I went on the search for the elusive, running, with a/c DD for under $1000. What did I come up with you ask? None other than a 1988 Honda Accord LXi hatchback!!! 156,000 miles, working a/c, radio, clear coat faded paint, 15" wheels, A20A3 engine, and 5 speed. The 120hp of fury doesn't quite throw you in the back of the seat, but it does indeed move the car from a stop. How much did I pay do you ask? $500, well below the $1000 limit I put myself on. What does it look like? Here ya go



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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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I see a marked car out front. Yours?

Nice find, I need a DD for when I attend the cross-over, cant afford to be car less for that time haha.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Where did you find this beauty btw? Craigslist?
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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I didn't think there were cars that weren't crushed for $500.00 anymore. Next time I need a car I'm calling you for help
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by maverickmk
I didn't think there were cars that weren't crushed for $500.00 anymore. Next time I need a car I'm calling you for help
I just checked on craigslist and theres about 15-20 for $600 or less. Gran prixs, a cadillac lol Gonna check out a few.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Craigslist. In Apopka no less. You just gotta be on the ball. Went with a friend to check out one car, but took a laptop with us. Used my buddies cell phone for wireless internet access and viola, we just kept looking until something popped up that day. It was up for about 2 hours when we emailed the guy. He called us back about another hour or so after.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by whytryz28
I see a marked car out front. Yours?.
Technically the county's . But I'm tired of putting in more than what I get back. Going back to school so I can basically work for myself.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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looks good welcome to the Honda DD Club LOL and what with the painted bra look on the front.
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Oh Yeah Craisglist has a handfull of cars for under 500... My friend got his 97 T-bird... Girl thought it was broke because the brakes didnt work power steering was whining and it idled rough... Went to look at it... i saw that the Vacume Dist. Block was busted told the girl ok i guess we'll take it... Drove to autozone spent 1.00 on a piece of hose and all was well.. A/C and everything!..There are some deals out there.. esp. when the person is lazy.. It may just run funny so they stop driving it and sell it cheap!... Ohh and that Accord is Tight!! now your can Drift! lol.... Good Find! I couldnt Bring myself to DD a 4 cylinder..so i bought the T/A to DD
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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You even got pop up headlights and wheels!
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Nice find!

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