Need Car Purchase advice on '95 integra

[victoria116]

I'm going to take a look at a '95 integra tonight. I would like some advice before I go. Smog and registration are one month old. brand new tires. scratch on front bumper. clean title. 2dr. Seller's description is below:

The only problem that it has is that it idols a little rough when it is cold. After a minute, when it warms up a little, it runs perfect. I am pretty sure that it is a sensor that is malfuntioning. I know which one it is but have not had the time to have it replaced.

122000 miles
Automatic
aftermarket CD player
Sunroof
New timing belt
New radiator
New sparkplugs and wires

Priced at $4200 but negotiable.

TIA

 

[ElFenix]

check the seal around the sun roof. 9 years old so all the rubber is going, don't want a leaky roof.

 

[victoria116]

ok. thx. what about the price and idling problem?

 

[halik]

automatic and a 1.8L = not fun to drive

 

[victoria116]

well i dont know how to drive stick and this is within my price range. wish i could afford more

 

[virtueixi]

I wouldn't worry too much about the idle problem.

 

[victoria116]

how about the price? whats a good price to offer?

 

[Wuffsunie]

Price is acceptable. Try and get him to below $4000, though. It really shouldn't be more than that.

Work looks okay, miliage is fine. If you can, try and get under the car to look around for rust and check on the exhaust system in paticular. I know corrosion isn't a big thing in your part of the country, but you never know. When looking over the rest of the body and engine compartment, beware any newly repainted sections. See if there are any oil leaks on the engine from seals that have gone. That and the sunroof and you should be okay.

 

[victoria116]

ok thx for the great advice. i was actually planning on bringing it to a mechanic before buying it.

 

[BatmanNate]

Search for some of the stolen car threads on this forum--most of them are Integras.

 

[victoria116]

: / i'll take my chances...

 

[victoria116]

i just found out it's an LS so the value goes down $200. What's the difference between RS and LS?

 

[NutBucket]

I think an RS is a tad more sporty.

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I think an RS is a tad more sporty.

Thanks for the technical post, Sherlock.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I think an RS is a tad more sporty.

LS is a higher trim level than the RS

 

[victoria116]

isn't RS the base model. is the trim the only difference?

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: victoria116
i just found out it's an LS so the value goes down $200. What's the difference between RS and LS?

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1995/acura/integra/index.html?tid=edmunds.u.mmindex.content.num1.0.acura*

 

[victoria116]

i looked that over but couldnt find the difference. btw, does anyone have an unlimited carfax account? i can paypal you a few bucks to run a report.

 

[DaWhim]

did you check kbb for the price? I think it was 3500ish

 

[victoria116]

yeah it was around 3800 for "good" condition. would a scratch on the bumper (minor) and that idling problem bring it down to "fair?"

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: victoria116
yeah it was around 3800 for "good" condition. would a scratch on the bumper (minor) and that idling problem bring it down to "fair?"

yes b/c you're going to have to fix those.

also, the "best" integras are the 90-93 designs...i luv those

 

[victoria116]

so what do u guys think is a good price to offer?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I think an RS is a tad more sporty.

Thanks for the technical post, Sherlock.

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