1997 Civic HX MT

[Brillo]

Hi All,

With gas headed back up to US$4/gal I have been considering parting with my 97 Civic HX 5-speed that is in excellent condition. I am a 50-something male who is finding it a bit difficult to get in and out of the car as it is the low slung coupe and I am considering selling it and getting a nice, used 2007/2008 Fit Sport 5-speed (had an '08 bought new and loved it until I decided to forgo car payments).

The HX is in prime shape for selling and has the following attributes:

-Accident/rust free
-Beautiful new PPG Granada Pearl Metallic paint (original color)
-New PPG silver paint on original HX wheels
-New quality aftermarket headlight assemblies in 2008
-New Honda window trim, emblems, and washer nozzles for that factory new look
-Very clean interior with a 2 year old driver side Recaro seat in gray cloth with inflatable lumbar support (matches pretty well - orig seat included)
-New Honda driver side sun visor to replace the floppy original.
-Always covered parking, work and home.
-Recent installation of new NTK O2 sensors, including wide band unit
-New catalytic conv/exhaust manifold replaced by a Honda dealer in 2008 under the extended emissions warranty.
-Mobil 1 5W-30 full synthetic, Red Line MT fluid, DOT 4 brake/clutch fluid flush
-New Honda fuel and air filters, throttle cable, cap and rotor, NGK plug wires.
-Recent Honda timing belt, water pump, cam and crank oil seals, thermostat, Honda coolant.
-Factory A/C
-Recent clutch and T/O bearing replacement
-Recent CV shafts and Bosal exhaust system replacement by PO
-Recent Infinity/Polk speaker upgrade w/ Kenwood head unit
-179,xxx miles
-Confirmed lean burn with MM above 2500 rpm at highway cruise
-~40 mpg avg with best tank avg of 49 MPG w/ moderate hypermiling
-4 good, matching tires
-All service and parts paperwork available, including some from PO
-MPG recorded at each fillup since purchase in 2008
-Clear title on file

VIN# 1HGEJ7120VL043238

This car is a smooth, quiet ride, needs nothing and will make a fine hypermiler for someone. Willing to sell for $5500 firm. Located in the Atlanta, GA area.

Also would consider trading up to a Fit Sport + my cash.

[patinum]

Sounds like a well taken care of car but a bit high priced. Did a nationwide search for HX's on autotrader and all the cars in that mileage range are between $3k and $4k. Let me know if you drop your price down to that range.

[Brillo]

Thanks for the feedback patinum. It is quite high but the average car in the range you mentioned will likely be in average to below average condition for the mileage/age. This car is exceptional - even went as far as replacing the steering wheel with a factory new unit since the rim had some wear. Not expecting to recoup all of the money put into the car since I acquired it in 2008, just testing the waters to see if I can get a high enough price to justify trading up to a Fit. I also understand that no one wants to pay more than absolutely necessary, self included.

Other than the issue of getting in/out of the car I am very happy with my HX and will likely keep it for a few more years and then sell it in the price range you mentioned. It will be a very nice and sunny weekend - will try to get some quality pics to post later.

[caeaves]

If you have all the paperwork and the pictures show a clean car I would be prepared to offer 5k.

[Brillo]

Thanks for the offer caeaves. Tried to post pics I took this weekend on this forum but got blocked by a security related message. Will respond to you later today via pmail.

[MetroMPG]

Brillo - feel free to make a number of short posts to get past the image restriction, if you want to add pictures to this thread.

(I believe it's lifted after 5 or 10 posts.)

PS - good luck with the sale.

[caeaves]

I also need some more posts.

[caeaves]

I visit Atlanta regularly. I have friends in Duluth.

[Brillo]

Thanks MetroMPG! Test post #1

[Brillo]

Thanks caeaves - I'm in Conyers, which is not too far from Duluth. You are welcome to stop by to check out my HX - just give me a few days notice before your next visit to GA.