RamenNoodles Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Well as many of you know, I just picked up this 2000 Honda Civic EX Auto with 81,500 miles for $2,000 It is having some sort of transmission problem that I knew about before buying it. Got it from a girl friend of mine who is pretty car illiterate so I snagged it up when she decided to sell it. In second gear from about 2000-3500 rmp is like sputters very slightly and wont pull very well, takes about 2 seconds to get through that stage then is completely fine after that. It mainly does this when going up hills from a stop or going very slow. If you are moving, you are fine. The car doesnt stall out at all and is completely drivable, But im almost possible 2nd is slipping. Friends dad who is a Honda master tech said it could be as simple as needing a trans fluid change or need a new solenoid. So not too big of a deal. Worst case is it needs a new transmission which I have a used one lined up for $500 with a 1 year warranty. I can put it in at work. Car also needs a little body work. In the pics you can see the dent in the bumper. Someone did a hit and run on her in a parking lot. And there is also a crease in the rear quarter panel like someone just did a karate chop on the bitch. Not sure how that got there. But both can be completely repaired with some mud and repainted. Hoping to sell this car for around $6,000 as civics are highly sought after in my area. (Baltimore) Let me know what you all think... Here you can see the dent in the bumper Here you can see the crease in the quarter panel Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HondaxPower Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 not to bad man hope everything goes well for you Quote Like Slowed Songs? Check out Mine and Bassaddict's Slowed Songs Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobClay Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 With a little elbow grease you could pop that dent out very easy. Quote 2 SSA Xcon 18's Sundown 2500D Pioneer 4 Stinger SPV35 batts SecondSkin Audio Damp Pro Knukonceptz Flex[/size][/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Did a complete detail today of it. Vacuum, hand wash, cleaned interior, cleaned engine bay and it looks like a totally different car. Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug118 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 with the bumper and transmission fixed I'd say you would get closer to $5k Quote 2001 Tahoe. Huge front stage and 55+ substage http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196418-another-tahoe-build-huge-front-stage-and-155-substage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Private party blue book in my area is $6300 for it in good condition. Dealer value is $8,000. Carmax has similar ones in the area with same body style, Ex, same mileage, basically the same car for around $10,000 Around here people go crazy for them. Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 With a little elbow grease you could pop that dent out very easy. Oh yea definitely, ill throw some filler on there and make it look brand new. Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 i wouldnty even waste my time pulling it out, a new ones like 50 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereomayhem Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 That is a nice car. They are selling pretty high around here too. (tallahassee, FL) Quote www.stereomayhem.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07sOnAtA sp.ed Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 good luck man, look like your gonna be able to make at least 5k off it Quote CURRENTLY UNDER RE-CONSTRUCTION 2008 Hyundai Sonata Team T3 Audio Team Deadly Hertz Team SMD (Street Motivated Devastation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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