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Car Forum / Honda Cars / March 2006need advice - used Accord Coupe
I am considering buying a Accord LX coupe 2004 (one owner registered in 9/2004) with 29000 miles. The price is 14500. I have looked at the vehicle and the carfax report etc and the vehicle history - it looks fine. (I have met the seller and looked at the vehicle and exterior looks very good. but interior needs a lot of "cosmetic" cleanup but nothing permanent kinda damage - it appears. Just not cleanly maintained inside.) I am about to take it to a auto shop today to do the "pre-purchase check" on the vehicle and also find out from a car cleaning (interior) shop how much it costs to clean it up (When I phoned one of them, the cleaning shop lady told me about 150$ - but she did n't see the vehicle interior.) I have been looking for a good used vehicle and it seems like a good deal. Any advice? Thx in advance, Kiran >I am considering buying a Accord LX coupe 2004 (one owner registered in > 9/2004) with 29000 miles. The price is 14500. I have looked at the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > I have been looking for a good used vehicle and it seems like a good > deal. Any advice? Looks more like you should be giving advice rather than asking. You seem to have the bases covered. With all the checking you've done and have planned, nothing else comes to mind other than A) can you get a comparable vehicle cheaper and B) is this the right price for the vehicle in question. You didn't mention your zip code, the transmission nor engine of the vehicle. Using the northeast as an example, the car you describe above with a i4 motor and automatic transmission, in "fair" condition, KBB lists it at 14,235. Different zip codes and the v6 would change that number. Check www.kbb.com for your specific zip code, of course entering the correct options and not making assumptions like I did above and see what they say it should be worth. Knock a few bucks off for cleaning and go for it. Cylinders 4 Cylinders Transmission Automatic Drive Train FWD Condition Excellent california Features: A/C: Front, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Remote Keyless Entry, Bucket Seats, Power Seats, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Player Red 2DR Coupe, 28500 Miles, Automatic Transmission, FWD, 4 Cylinders, Excellent Condition. > Cylinders 4 Cylinders > Transmission Automatic [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Red 2DR Coupe, 28500 Miles, Automatic Transmission, FWD, 4 Cylinders, > Excellent Condition. Well, not sure if I'd call needing $150 of professional cleaning "Excellent" condition, but even so, using 90210 as a zip code (being form NY, that's the only CA zip that comes to mind), you're getting an excellent deal. IN excellent condition, KBB lists the private party value of that vehicle at $17,465. Why is the seller letting it go for $3k less than that? http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.ucp?kbb.CA;;CA037;&90210&;358426&;;ucp;&3;HO;AA > IN excellent condition, KBB lists the private party value of that > vehicle at $17,465. Why is the seller letting it go for $3k less than > that? I've found the KBB prices unrealistic on many occasions. Punch the same data into Edmunds and you get about $15.8k. Pete > > IN excellent condition, KBB lists the private party value of that > > vehicle at $17,465. Why is the seller letting it go for $3k less than [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Pete Run a car fax report on any car you plan to buy. Don't ever buy a car that was involved in a major accident. A bent frame is VERY expensive to repair. Also--make sure is has a "clean title".  SignatureNEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. >Condition Excellent If the interior is as bad as you describe, it is definitely not in excellent condition. I would also question whether a person who can't keep his interior clean would bother doing any mechanical maintenance on the car. -------------- Alex > I am considering buying a Accord LX coupe 2004 (one owner registered in > 9/2004) with 29000 miles. The price is 14500. I have looked at the [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Thx in advance, > Kiran ----------------------------- If they didn't take care of the interior, they may have skimped on other maintenance items. Tell the mechanic to be very thorough to determine if it's been 'abused'. For bargaining power, quote the cost of having Honda dealer change the tranny fluid, the brake fluid, and a cooling system flush (assuming it hasn't been done). It probably hasn't. Get the inspecting mechanic to mention (on his report) that it must be done by Honda (the tranny has to). Plan to change those fluids right away if you buy it, no matter if the manual says it's early. It's just good sense. Mechanic will know to make sure tires are all the same and whether they have been rotated per schedule. You can GOOGLE lots of 'how to buy a used car' sites. Some even have checklists you can print and take along... 'Curly' Thx for the feedback so far Seth and Curly. The guys bro bought a Lexus and he's getting the bro's previous Camry V6 and selling his current Accord Coupe. Personally, I believe the story as I met the bro. So no concerns from me about their intent to sell. Some have suggested that for a 2004 model - and a coupe at that -- it may not be too much difference to buy a new comparable vehicle. What do you guys think of that? My wife wants me to consider a new one. I am looking at 14200 + about 300 (for cleaning and pre-purchase checks) and about 1500 more for DMV, tax etc before I get the car. So I am looking at about 16000$ for this vehicle. Is it still worth it? I am thinking yes. What do you guys thinK?? |
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