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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Low mileage... around 115,000. Garage kept.
The only thing I've had to fix on the thing is a $0.50 cruise control switch. Few cars are such a joy to shift.
Anyhow, mine would probably go for around $7k.
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For any used car with more than 50k miles I/we would want proof that there's been oil changes at the more often rate (probably every 6 months in this case) as well as regular brake fluid flushes and transmission oil changes and I'd want all fluids checked, the cylinders scoped and engine thoroughly leak and pressure tested (oil, compression) and oil consumption tested and if anything doesn't check out it's a no go.
But the TSX looks like it wouldn't work out. From what I'm reading it requires premium fuel and gets only 23mpg combined. For $7,000 and clear across the counntry she might as well as pay the $3,000 more and get a car like a Versa with half the mileage, 11 years newer, better fuel mileage and a manufacture certified used car waranty.
Plus she's a very legal abiding driver and does not like to drive fast. She doesn't mind the 1980's Honda Civic she's driving now. Sportiness doesn't appeal to her, but she would prefer a hatchback even though I suggested a sedan for better aerodynamics.