About to buy a used car

[DiBonaventura 10+ year member]

Haha wow that *****... I myself am not really good with cars.. I really want to learn alot about them which is why I joined here and I guess im somewhat learning but I want to be able to lift a hood atleast and know what everything is besides the battery and where the engine is at lol

BTW what did you think of this ? http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/2886831957.html I wouldnt mind having a truck

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Alright so tomorrow ill ask for engine rebuild parts, If theres a blowoff valve, reciepts, why is he sellin it and i gotta work him down to 2800? Would you pay up to 3k or not worth it? Also its a 92 so how can I get a carfax on it??

The $2800 I was refering to the Hatch 93 model.Im not sure that the guy with the Integra will budge on the price considering all the expensive parts on it.I dont think he would go less than 4k rock bottom.Car fax?You would just have to try and do it on line, with the vin #, and it may not be accurate, as most car fax to me are not.Just make sure there is no noticable frame damage,or new looking/Modified frame work.Its a hit and miss with a car fax these days, and as old as the car is, there is an almost certain that it has been wrecked before,possibly just body ,and no major frame.Thats a really nice Integra though,Good parts used on the rebuild.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Its basicly an S-10,Decent trucks, but the integra will be the better buy in my opinion, and I personally think you would be happier with the Integra,and a pair of tens in there would be all you need to make your throat hurt, and your eyes move with the right subs, and amp.I had a pair of Old school Audiobahn AW1008T 10s, 1000 rms dvc 2ohm subs in a ported box with 2 seperate 1.6 cu ft on an Old school Autotek Mean Machine 99,and a USA US Acoustics 4080 on a set of 6.5 Kicker components, and a pair of KS25 tweeters, and a pair of 4way 4in and that car banged with a sony HU, and a Kicker KQ9 preamp eq with a redtop battery, 4ga supply,and I did have a 6farad cap, in which most caps do no justice, but with limited space, the cap served well for me.I dont know what it hit other than an error @135 db at the front of the drivers seat on the meter I had at the time.Loud and fast car both of two worlds.Im going back to it soon after I complete my 98 Chevy xcab.

 

[DiBonaventura 10+ year member]

So no go on the truck I just posted? I like the looks of it and id need a truck sooner or later

I just feel like since I barely know anything about cars the guy will try to talk to me about what he did to it and what he did to the engine and im gonna sound stupid because I have no clue what hes talking about... I just feel like im gonna fail HARD

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Go test drive that car man,and take someone with you.Good luck on the car hunting.I hope you find the vehicle best for your money, and happy with your purchase.Just giving you my opinion of what I have had, and experienced of the money I have spent over the years on vehicles.Take care man.Got to hit the rack..work comes early @7am,up @5

 

[DiBonaventura 10+ year member]

Alright dude thanks so much ffor the help... you really did help me alot... Sleept tight!

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

So no go on the truck I just posted? I like the looks of it and id need a truck sooner or later
I just feel like since I barely know anything about cars the guy will try to talk to me about what he did to it and what he did to the engine and im gonna sound stupid because I have no clue what hes talking about... I just feel like im gonna fail HARD

There is no real fail in life man..Just lessons..some good, and some bad.We all make mistakes,and daily at that, just as myself, but thats how we learn/become more understanding of things, and how they work, or what decisions made.I myself am learning daily.If we dont make mistakes, or try something new, or take chances,that would be to me an unanswered question.You have questions,and are seeking answers,to me ,you are someone trying to get the right answers,and seeking, in which to me is apart of being the most intelligent thing to do.You can not fail, because you are a seeker.You Seek for your questions to be answered, and by finding a place for information and experiences,not hear say, but experiences of , leads to knowledge, and you are seeking knowledge.Ive just learned something just now,how about you?There is no fail when you seek.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

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Alright dude thanks so much ffor the help... you really did help me alot... Sleept tight!

I thank you

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

I keep seeing haul ass and fast and I have yet to see fast cars here.. loaded my 6k lb truck stock eats these cars..

 

[DiBonaventura 10+ year member]

There is no real fail in life man..Just lessons..some good, and some bad.We all make mistakes,and daily at that, just as myself, but thats how we learn/become more understanding of things, and how they work, or what decisions made.I myself am learning daily.If we dont make mistakes, or try something new, or take chances,that would be to me an unanswered question.You have questions,and are seeking answers,to me ,you are someone trying to get the right answers,and seeking, in which to me is apart of being the most intelligent thing to do.You can not fail, because you are a seeker.You Seek for your questions to be answered, and by finding a place for information and experiences,not hear say, but experiences of , leads to knowledge, and you are seeking knowledge.Ive just learned something just now,how about you?There is no fail when you seek.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif 

 

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I thank you

Wow many thanks... That really made alot of sense to me and kinda ment alot because it like opened my mind to alot of new things... I did some more searching around and I wanted to see what you think of this car (1994 Acura Integra Jdm Type R) I could also get a good deal most like;y because of the scratches and the interior but I wanted to see what you think... thanks

 

[DiBonaventura 10+ year member]

Sorry for the double post but whata bout this one? Keep the white paint lower it a little and throw on some **** green rims and throw on a new exhaust then later do the interior to match it white and green? 1998 integra ls automatic 2 dr

 

[jirehn 10+ year member]

This is great, Camaro is a cool car.

 

[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

Did someone say Carfox?

 

[DiBonaventura 10+ year member]

I keep seeing haul ass and fast and I have yet to see fast cars here.. loaded my 6k lb truck stock eats these cars..

Dont you feel on top of the world now? Because your truck can haul ***. Wow I wish one day I can be as great as you. Before you start talking **** lets change up the pic. Also, why would you even bother to put up a ignorant comment like that? Were you doing it specifically for the reaction? Im not trying to argue with anyone but I was simply minding my own business and then out of no where you come in with the comment.

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

Dont you feel on top of the world now? Because your truck can haul ***. Wow I wish one day I can be as great as you. Before you start talking **** lets change up the pic. Also, why would you even bother to put up a ignorant comment like that? Were you doing it specifically for the reaction? Im not trying to argue with anyone but I was simply minding my own business and then out of no where you come in with the comment.

my truck doesn't haul ass thats the thing.. its the fact that all the cars you are looking at are slow and you and some others are claiming they are fast.. either you alls opinion of fast is way off or you think these cars will be fast.. idk.. either way nothing posted so far is FAST.. maybe you are meaning to say zippy like they are quick in traffic zipping about but not actually fast.. who knows.

 

[MisterDeadeye 10+ year member]

Dont you feel on top of the world now? Because your truck can haul ***. Wow I wish one day I can be as great as you. Before you start talking **** lets change up the pic. Also, why would you even bother to put up a ignorant comment like that? Were you doing it specifically for the reaction? Im not trying to argue with anyone but I was simply minding my own business and then out of no where you come in with the comment.