came across an older one between 88-91 i aint sure what year exactly its a civic hatch back with the d series motor its a brand new motor, its a stick, not sure if its ex/dx/si whatever yet but im just curious what are some questions i should ask the owner? im gonna talk to him tomorrow and need to know what to look for and all? thanks
buyin' my first hatch very soon
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F22HB
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this may be too late but here are some things that are common.
-open the driver door all the way, if it pops, you'll have some annoyance but don't worry, we solved it with welding but we could have left it.
-check the taillights/headlights for leaks, like fog or water inside.
-if it has a sunroof, look at the cloth on the inside of the roof, if it looks bubbly, it means that there is a major chance that it leaks, also check this if it doesn't have a sunroof.
-do the usual bounce check to see if the struts/shocks are still good
-check the glovebox by opening it, You'll know what I mean if it is broken like mine was.
-The tear in the driver's seat (assuming it has one like every other 88-91 hatch) is normal.
-also, start the car and put you ear to under the car to listen for holes in the exaust.
-other than that, just try using your best judgement.
-open the driver door all the way, if it pops, you'll have some annoyance but don't worry, we solved it with welding but we could have left it.
-check the taillights/headlights for leaks, like fog or water inside.
-if it has a sunroof, look at the cloth on the inside of the roof, if it looks bubbly, it means that there is a major chance that it leaks, also check this if it doesn't have a sunroof.
-do the usual bounce check to see if the struts/shocks are still good
-check the glovebox by opening it, You'll know what I mean if it is broken like mine was.
-The tear in the driver's seat (assuming it has one like every other 88-91 hatch) is normal.
-also, start the car and put you ear to under the car to listen for holes in the exaust.
-other than that, just try using your best judgement.
