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brucepick · 08-31-2008, 09:10 AM

I'll be shopping for a Civic in 2nd half of September. Probably '96-2000 vintage in order to support a Scan Gauge.

Edit:
Definitely a 5-speed.
HX is only available as coupe, SFAIK.
I'm leaning towards coupe anyway for its better aero.
End Edit.

I'm pretty much settled on getting an HX for its MPG but could get a Del Sol if I find one I like.

What should I look for when inspecting one of these? I'm new to Civics. I've done lots of the work on our several Volvos so I'm no stranger to inspecting a car.

If the seller can't say when the timing belt was last changed should I try to look at it? Or just assume it has to be done now?

I drive 52 mi. each way to work, mostly highway. Currently car pooling 4 days/week, going solo on Fridays. When car pooling I can't drive 50-55, 60-70 is more usual.

08-31-2008, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
brucepick Hypermiler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastern CT, USA Posts: 1,070 Lean Burn Civic - '97 Civic HX Team Honda 90 day: 51.92 mpg (US) Thanks: 78 Thanked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Shopping tips for a '96-'00 Civic? I'll be shopping for a Civic in 2nd half of September. Probably '96-2000 vintage in order to support a Scan Gauge. Edit: Definitely a 5-speed. HX is only available as coupe, SFAIK. I'm leaning towards coupe anyway for its better aero. End Edit. I'm pretty much settled on getting an HX for its MPG but could get a Del Sol if I find one I like. What should I look for when inspecting one of these? I'm new to Civics. I've done lots of the work on our several Volvos so I'm no stranger to inspecting a car. If the seller can't say when the timing belt was last changed should I try to look at it? Or just assume it has to be done now? I drive 52 mi. each way to work, mostly highway. Currently car pooling 4 days/week, going solo on Fridays. When car pooling I can't drive 50-55, 60-70 is more usual. (Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!) __________________ Check your tire pressure - keep it up !! We've learned that diet has a closer relationship to cancer than we ever thought. Please see this Wikipedia article on The China Study. Driving Lean Burn '97 Civic HX, lotsa mods by now! '89 Volvo 240 is semi-retired. I did love that car though! Last edited by brucepick; 08-31-2008 at 05:07 PM..