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Originally Posted by Eric Walls
Hey guys I have the rare opportunity to Pick between 3 different Civic HX models all for basically the same price>
My question is which of these 3 Civic Hx's will achieve the best REAL WORLD MPG. when driven strictly 100% city driving??? I deliver food an average of 200 miles per day nothing but stop an go all day.
Car #1. Silver 1998 civic hx 5-speed 200K miles, check engine light is on. price $1800 bucks
Car #2. Black 1998 civic hx 5-speed 166k. miles, check engine light is on. but this car is crazy, ridiculously clean inside an out. Price $2,000 bucks
Car #3. Silver 2003 civic hx 5-speed 225k. miles, car has front $ rear bumper body damage along with a busted taillight. NO check engine light. Price $1,800 bucks
Do the 2001--2005 Civic HX's get better, higher Mpg or do the older 1996--1999 Civic hx's beat the newer civics hands down in the MPG war.
Any info is HIGHLY appreciate I'm buying one of them in 48 hours.
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Get car #2.
Bring a code scanner. If it's nothing major, get it. Realistically, the mpg differences between a 6th and 7th will be marginal. More important is overall condition (especially rust where you are), maintenance, and how many miles. From your brief description, #2 is the clear winner.
7th gens have some quirks and known problems, although most were worked out by '03. Tranny problems are common (mine had a failed input shaft bearing) so watch for that if you go after the '03.