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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Anyone owned one before or know anyone that has? I found a 99 I'm thinking about getting for a DD, priced about what the bluebook is on it, just wandering how dependable they are, etc. Just a little 4-banger to drive to work and to the grocery store, etc.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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just like any other Honda/Acura, if it was maintained even half-assed and not abused by a HS kid then it will run forever!

any more info? milage? options? pics? online ad where the car is for sale?
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it will end up stolen
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just like any other Honda/Acura, if it was maintained even half-assed and not abused by a HS kid then it will run forever!

any more info? milage? options? pics? online ad where the car is for sale?
a girl drove it while in school at austin. the tires are basically new it looks like, it's a 99, 190K miles, sunroof, leather, automatic. It's actually right down the road from my house, I seen it today when going to town from work. Body is straight, no dents, or cracked windshield, her dad said everything works, i.e. a/c, heat, cc, etc.
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it will end up stolen
why do you say that??
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a girl drove it while in school at austin. the tires are basically new it looks like, it's a 99, 190K miles, sunroof, leather, automatic. It's actually right down the road from my house, I seen it today when going to town from work. Body is straight, no dents, or cracked windshield, her dad said everything works, i.e. a/c, heat, cc, etc.
typical
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typical
I'll find out when he gets home and I go down there to drive it and inspect it more thoroughly...
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I'll find out when he gets home and I go down there to drive it and inspect it more thoroughly...
Dat *** smiley = more than likely true
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Originally Posted by YellowTA1
a girl drove it while in school at austin. the tires are basically new it looks like, it's a 99, 190K miles, sunroof, leather, automatic. It's actually right down the road from my house, I seen it today when going to town from work. Body is straight, no dents, or cracked windshield, her dad said everything works, i.e. a/c, heat, cc, etc.
sounds like a decent car other than the high milage, but if it feel good on a test drive and the price is right, i would go for it.


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why do you say that??
for some reason imports are more likely to be stolen for parts. seems the import 'scene' consists of 10% mature enthusiasts, 60% "ricers" and 30% trashy people that mod them and then steal them for more parts to use.

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I had a 1990. Ist wife still has it with 315,00 miles on the clock. Reg maint and it still running good.
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I had a 1990. Ist wife still has it with 315,00 miles on the clock. Reg maint and it still running good.
never had to change the timing belt? or had any transmission issues?
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Originally Posted by YellowTA1
never had to change the timing belt? or had any transmission issues?
timing belt every 90-105k, like the other guy said change the transmission fluid regularly. Maintenance.
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timing belt every 90-105k, like the other guy said change the transmission fluid regularly. Maintenance.
I'll be sure to ask if the timing belt has ever been changed and transmission service records....thanks for all the heads-up info. to check on before I buy something that isn't what it appears...I just want a dependable dd so I can put the t/a up inside for a while to drive on pretty days....
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I had a '94 I think it was. Nice car. I enjoyed it while I had it. Would make a good DD IMO.
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I had a '94 I think it was. Nice car. I enjoyed it while I had it. Would make a good DD IMO.
thanks for the input, waiting on the guy to get home so I can go check it out
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Def check in to timing belt. They say to chang the water pump at the same time, quite costly. Had a 95 integra. Sold to a friend, has 225,00 miles and still runs like a champ. Do check the tranny fluid to, probably never changed. DD 2003 Accord w/ 125,000 miles.
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well, it drove pretty good, everything works, no knocks in engine or anything...He said the timing belt has never been changed....
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Originally Posted by YellowTA1
well, it drove pretty good, everything works, no knocks in engine or anything...He said the timing belt has never been changed....
I would get that done before I drove it anywhere. If that belt goes, it will get real $$$ in a hurry. My buddy learned this the hard way.
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Lol, I had an '01 Type-R when I was much younger. It just had bolt ons and appearance mods. It was a great little car actually, and had some get-up. I got rid of it when I got into muscle though. Wish I would have kept it for a dd now.
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I own a 96 se for for my dd. They are great lil cars, good on gas, and very dependable. I have not had a single issue with mine exept for having to replace a brakr linea. I say go for it! You are going to like it as a dd
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