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Q1: is this a fair price?
Q2: how much would it cost roughly to replace the tires and fix the scratch and bumper?
Thank you so much in advance!
I suspect the clamping system for the 92-96 era Civics places some undue stress on the window. I say this because my only problem in using the system has been a need to periodically have the window tint replaced on the front two windows because it begins to peel away at the top edge. This shouldn't be a problem if the newer Civics utilize a different clamp or if your Civic doesn't have aftermarket window tint. All in all, the Civic is a decent bicycle hauler although it does tax the 4 cylinder engine a little.
Gogiboy
On price, you might want to post that question in the "real-world resale values" discussion--they can give you a better picture. If it were my nearly-$10k, I'd spend it elsewhere (like on a new car with a new-car warranty and more equipment than the Civic DX), but that's me.
Keep on searching bud, there are plenty of better alternatives out there. Why buy a used car that needs that kind of work...makes no sense. Ask Terry over in the Real World Trade-In Forum. He's unbelievably accurate on prices and a nice guy to boot. He'll point you in the right direction.
Good luck!
The Sandman
(p.s. get a car with a great safety record. Had a frontal crash with a sabal palm tree down here in Boca Raton on wednesday and the postal truck did a great job of protecting me...just very bruised and sore all over! )
I keep pressing unlock but the same thing keeps happening, the drivers door lock will go up a little bit then right back down. Using the key in the door will not work either. Anyone have this problem before?
Marty
Please please please please... do not disable the seat belt alarm on your Civic. It's annoying for a reason. It's really easy to turn off the alarm just by buckling your seat belt.
Sadly, it took her several days to die.
A beautiful, talented girl.
I wasn't going very fast, about 10 mph, as I was lost. The wet pavement felt like ice after a recent rain shower and I lost ALL traction. My supervisor, the paramedics & the sheriff all said the seatbelt saved my life. i thank G-d that I had it on, as I never drive without it.
Use your brain, put the seatbelt on everytime you sit in a car and live your life. I'm sure glad I did!
The Sandman
(Still stiff and in much pain 3 weeks later!)
Here's another example: Riding a motorcycle without a helmut. It's not against the law in Florida, but it almost certainly means death if you are hit. I own a scooter and drive it to work periodically. I wear my helmut going to and from home, but don't when doing the deliveries for my job. I know damn well its extremely dangerous, but the helmut gets stifling hot in the wonderful hot and humid air of Florida and it puts pressure on my upper neck, leading to neck pain and then a headache. Plus, its just a hassle taking it on and off and it messes up my hair. Therefore, I choose my comfort over my safety. But you don't see the scooter beeping at me for doing this or the police pulling me over.
The seatbelt alarm is just another nanny that we don't need. It won't change people's minds, just annoy them. I think the seatbelt light and the beeping when you first start the car is plenty warning. That being said, I do believe in the life-saving benefits of the seatbelt. I just don't think people need to deal with another distraction just because they want to live life dangerously.
(LOL)
The Sandman
If Hyundai put in a beeper that went off if the car went over the speed limit, I would be impressed by the technology ("how'd they determine the speed limit at any given time??") but would probably not buy that car. But Hyundai, or any automaker, wouldn't do that, so it's not a very good example. They would only do it if it were mandated by the government. And even the government isn't that stupid. I hope.
I don't know how long the seatbelt alarm sounds in the '05 Civic, but in my cars it sounds for a few seconds then goes off; the little "person wearing a seatbelt" light stays on steady (or blinking) indefinitely. Pretty easy for someone to ignore if they want to, IMO.
Everyone who saw the accident scene has told me I was lucky to be wearing my seatbelt as IT DID SAVE MY LIFE! I know my wife and kids are glad I did wear it. I taught them all how to drive and putting on your seatbelt is the 1st thing we do when we all close our doors. Then it's starting the car and so on.
I can't stress it enough, please everyone wear your seat belt or helmet. I did and my life and body are forever changed...the alternative if my belt had not been on is too scary to think about. Everyone who attended me at the scene, from my supervisors to the paramedics to the sheriff investigating the accident scene all asked me the same question..."Did you have your seat belt on?" And I could truthfully say, I did.
It's a little thing in life to use safety gear when we operate a vehicle on our roads. Like the Nike commercial says..."Just Do It". Sure glad I did!!!
Just some food for thought folks. Do it for your families if you have a problem just doing it for yourselves. I wouldn't wish the pain and agony and lost work days on anyone. I want my life back again!
The Sandman :sick:
Whenever I feel too lazy to put on my seatbelt (which I do sometimes), I will think of that story. I also think of the other eyes watching me--those of my three kids. I am proud of them that they always buckle up without being asked (took some work to get us to that point of course), and it would look pretty bad if dad didn't buckle up too. Or even worse, if his laziness caused him not to be around to nag them for a few more years.
You probably think I never wear my seatbelt, but that's not true. I have almost worn them everytime I have ever driven. I say almost because recently for a little over a month I sometimes didn't wear my belt on my super short 1 mile roundtrip routes. Mainly because I was in and out of the car so much that it got more in the way then anything. I even tried to get out of the car a few times while still buckled in. During that time I discovered how annoying the beeper is on my Mitsu. My job moved further away from the stop so I now buckle up 100% of the time. But from that short time, I could see how distracting and annoying it is for those that choose not to wear one and I really see no need for it to even be there since it's not gov't mandated. Hell, car companies have always hated adding safety features unless forced to do so, so I don't get their fascination with the seatbelt alarm. It was fine the way it was in your Hyundai.
The problem with that statement is that it does effect more than just the driver making the poor decision. Car insurance, like all insurance is a pool. People who don’t wear their seatbelts drive the medical expenses up. Since the insurance company isn’t in business to lose money (in fact, they are regulated to show solvency even under catastrophic circumstances), guess who’s going to pay for it?
So while it may be their decision to be foolish, that decision effects my wallet. No thanks, NJ rates are already ridiculously high. I hope if the person doesn’t snap it on, the car dings, hoots, and hollers.
Insurance is all about someone's premium paying for someone else's accident. If that weren't the case insurance companies would go out of business and it would be a free for all.
By the way, how's the baby doing? Coming up on his birthday I suspect?
The Sandman
To keep (somewhat) on topic .. I had an accident (NOT my fault) in my 02 Si just 3 weeks after purchasing it. I hit some while I was going approximately 45-50 MPH. I was wearing my seatbelt and escaped with only a slight mark on my arm from where the airbag deployed. The car was totalled and I was sore for a week or so but I got off easy considering the damage to both cars.
I own an 04 civic VP. The mileage is about 11k. At this point I changed the engine oil at a local shop(This is the second lube service since I purchased this car). Now there is a few oil leaking underneath which never happened before. Since I don't know much about car, there is no conclusion I could make by myself. However I would assume that guy who changed the oil did something wrong, maybe the oil was over added. Could anyone give me some comments, and if this will eventually damage the engine?
thanks!
You can easily tell if oil was over-added by checking the oil level via the dipstick. If you've never done that before, there are instructions in your owner's manual--it's very easy to do.
thank you for you reply. The leaking is not that serious, only about a few drops. Definitly I will let a Honda dealer take a look tomorrow. Hopefully they didn't strip the oil pan plug as you mentioned.
On a eleven year old car, it's not worth it.
Yesterday, I took a test drive in a 2005 Civic EX sedan, and was a little surprised by the amount of exhaust noise during moderate acceleration. Is this typical of Civics, or should I test drive a different one? Otherwise, I liked the car's quiet ride, handling and overall feel. The only other complaint I had was the tinny sounding stereo which would have to go.
Should have test driven the Civic before plunging in. Honda is not for everyone. Some people like the way Hondas drive, some don't. We all have choices. Test drive is for you to make sure you are buying the right car for you. No magazine, or review is going to me right for 100% of the population.
If you liked Hyundai so much, why were you looking at Civics, or new cars in the first place? Obviously you didn't like something about it. Trading in a 2 year old Korean import has probably hit you in the pocket book as well. They don't hold up their values as well as Japanese imports. But, what's done is done. You could always try and get a Hyundai dealer to take the Civic off your hands, but you would have to take another depriciation hit. Even though Hondas hold their values better than Korean, trading in a 6 months old car if not a very good financial decision.
The whole set of mud and splash shield can be obtained online sheaper than the dealer . I will suggest you buy the manintance manual for your car, it will save you a lot of questions and money.
AC parts are cheaper in winter than summer, try to get them from Canada.
Good luck
I know that Oil Changes are a personal perference, but any basic guidelines?
Thanks in advance.
KC
I know that Oil Changes are a personal perference, but any basic guidelines?
Thanks in advance.
KC
It also states that if you drive less than 5 miles, drive in temps bellow 32°F, or above 90°F, or in stop and go then you should follow SEVERE schedule. So, yes, if you don't do any of the exceptions, you should be fine doing 10K intervals with dino oil. I do 0W-20 Mobil 1 at 5000 intervals with Honda OEM filter. Manual also says to replace the filter at every other oil change, but I replace it every time I drain oil. Don't forget to get the crush washer, YOU CAN NOT RE-USE THE OLD ONE!!!!
The newer engines have 10k normal and 5k severe intervals so you should be fine with 10k if your driving follows the guidelines listed as normal.
Thanks again for all your help..
KC
However I just saw the new pics of the 2006 Honda Civic and it seems very updated, different, etc. It looks as a totally new car.
My question, does anyone have an idea on how much a new 2006 Honda Civic Sedan will cost???? should I wait, or will I be paying a lot more? Please give me advice. It seems as if I buy the 2005 Honda Civic, it will almost look "ancient" compared to this new generation 2006 model. HOWEVER, there's also the prices, so I was wondering if the 2006 models will much more expensive, or will it be about the same/
Thanks for any help!
It will be here in a month in a half.
The car is TOTALLY new with features added that the Civic has never had before.
We don't know pricing yet, but WAIT...at least then even if you don't like the new Civic you can get an even better deal on a leftover 05.
I would be stunned if they keep the new 2006 Honda Civic the same price, but I guess time will tell.
The dealer is right in saying that it will be increasingly difficult to find the exact model and color you want. However, if you are not too picky about the color, you can probably save up to $2,500 by getting a 2005 model. I just bought a 2005 EX sedan for $16,274 + TTL (the MSRP is $18,825). You will most likely not be able to get a 2006 Civic for less than MSRP for at least the first six months. My guess is that there will be a "modest" price increase for the 2006 models.
It was an easy decision for me to buy now because my wife and I were down to only one car and we needed one right away. By the way, we are thrilled with our new '05 Civic EX. However if I had the luxury of time, I would have probably waited and bought an '06 model. It's up to you!
There is also the worry that you would be beta testing for any bugs. Up to you to decide how important that is.
Flip side, it is supposed to be bigger, and should be a nice improvment in functionality and features. And if style and not looking outdated are important to you, it might be worth the extra money.
lastly, dealers always want you to think that if you don't buy RIGHT NOW yo umay never find a car, since their primary goal is to get you into a car on the lot and out the door that day. Even if they know the new model is going to be great and cost less, and that there a piles of '05s at the port, they aren't likely to tell you!
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I've already test drove a 2005 Civic Couple. And I'm not even sure I liked it. I didn't get to test drive it long, it started down pouring and it made me uncomfortable so I headed back after about 15 minutes. One thing that bothered me about it was it seemed kind of big compared to the Sedan. I like smallish cars but prefer 2 doors for some reason. Guess I need to test drive both again, but wanted some opinions first.
I have Honda Civic 92 EX. Recently, my stereo got stolen, and as a result, my dashboard lights stopped working, and my clock shows the same time (1:00) whenever I start my car.
Can somebody please help?
Thank you.
Someone told me that local police staion do it for free.. any ideas?
Thanks..
http://www.10nbc.com/news.asp?template=item&story_id=15264
Called local police station but they had no idea..