1991 WAGON 4x4 5 Speed....Should I buy It or not? **********
cthomaspanama
Band Wagon
Hello everybody!
Anyways, as you know im new to the forum so I have to introduce myself...here we go...
I currently own a 1995 Civic Vx, 123k purchased from the original owner. I flew from FL to DC to buy it and then drove it home. I have had it about 1.5 yrs now and it has been a flawless car that gets amazing gas mileage. The average with the A/C on during the summer I get 43mpg in the winter I tend to get better mileage because I dont have to run the A/C...and yes Florida has winters they are just mild in comparison. 8) to yours
Anyways, browsing the net as I tend to do all too often I came across the holy grail of wagons a 1991 RT 5 speed in perfect condition. I will post a picture.
Anyways, should I keep what I currently have or buy the wagon?
How are these cars on the interstate? What RPM is the engine running at @80mph? Are they loud?
Lots of cabin noise? I am not expecting a benz, but in comparison to other hondas of this generation how do they compare?
Do wagons tend to have more problems than other Hondas? I know the body parts are hard to find..
Do the manual transmissions and the 4x4 tend to have problems?
The car looks like a car from the late 90's, Does not look like most wagons I have seen.
What are the main reasons for getting a wagon? Well for me I like the idea of being able to carry a longboard, kayaks, bikes, more people.
I am on the fence here. I hope you guys can help me out.
Cheers!
:shock: :?
Anyways, as you know im new to the forum so I have to introduce myself...here we go...
I currently own a 1995 Civic Vx, 123k purchased from the original owner. I flew from FL to DC to buy it and then drove it home. I have had it about 1.5 yrs now and it has been a flawless car that gets amazing gas mileage. The average with the A/C on during the summer I get 43mpg in the winter I tend to get better mileage because I dont have to run the A/C...and yes Florida has winters they are just mild in comparison. 8) to yours
Anyways, browsing the net as I tend to do all too often I came across the holy grail of wagons a 1991 RT 5 speed in perfect condition. I will post a picture.
Anyways, should I keep what I currently have or buy the wagon?
How are these cars on the interstate? What RPM is the engine running at @80mph? Are they loud?
Lots of cabin noise? I am not expecting a benz, but in comparison to other hondas of this generation how do they compare?
Do wagons tend to have more problems than other Hondas? I know the body parts are hard to find..
Do the manual transmissions and the 4x4 tend to have problems?
The car looks like a car from the late 90's, Does not look like most wagons I have seen.
What are the main reasons for getting a wagon? Well for me I like the idea of being able to carry a longboard, kayaks, bikes, more people.
I am on the fence here. I hope you guys can help me out.
Cheers!
:shock: :?
Comments
get the wagon and as for do wagons tend to have more problems then other hondas no a wagon is pretty much like any other honda will run forever with tender love and care
It will NOT approach the mileage you're getting with your VX. I haven't had a RT4WD car, but the dpfi DX wagons in stock trim net low 30s in mixed driving.
As far as noise and comfort, well, it's an older car. Civics did tend to get more refined as time went on. If your weatherstrips are good and your stereo loud, it's not bad
One more thing: Most of the 4wd cars were sold and used up north. Beware of the cancer.
1991 honda civic wagon all wheel drive 1.6 motor,ice cold a/c,5 speed,stage 2 clutch,powder coated valve cover,header,aem intake,18" wheels with new tires,skunk 2 camber kit front and rear,tein struts and coilovers,projector headlights,sparco steering wheel, hub and lock,sparco shift knob,emergency brake ,clutch,brake and gas petals
The paint is original.
The interior looks as nice as in the outside....No tears in any of the seats....clean clean clean.
Engine was totally rebuilt from the bottom up. The body has a 170k on it, the engine was rebuilt last yr and has the receipt from the shop that did the work.
Thanks!
especially if there is no rust!!!
Thanks in advance.
and i would pay like $2k for it. maybe $2.5k.
Part of the fun is actually finding a car that hasn't been touched, and this owner obviously loved to fiddle with this car...but it's been taken care of very well so take that into consideration.
It has COLD AC! Some wagons didn't even come with that option so yeah, I'd jump on it but work your negotiation skills before someone else buys it before you do.
My RT4WD is a Six Speed, and I`ll bet that the car in question is too!
As fer your questions - honda reliable, high revving at 80mph, decent on gas, cabin noise depends upon tire choice, great traction, vesatile, spacious interior configuration... I'd pay at least CDN$3000+
PS - no cupholders
Or should I wait and try to find one for less.
that is definitely a good price for a rust free RT.
The owner of this car swapped the gear shifter so from the pics I dont know if it has this low gear.
I asked him about it he didnt seem to know what I was talking about.
The reason I want the gear is for a pulling a small boat up the boat ramp...I am sure it could do it without it but it is nice to have....just in case.
Once again thanks for all the replies.
im pretty sure they all came with the SL gear but i have been wrong before
I checked out the thread as well, lots of good info.
I am getting the owner of the 1991 wagon to send me the receipt for the work done to the engine.
Waiting to see if he can come up with the receipt for the work done to the car. I dont want to buy the car and then have to worry about the timing belt and water pump, if it was done I want to see the receipt...just kind of the way I am...?
I also came across a 1983 Mercedes 300td (diesel) wagon in great shape, for a really price.
decisions, decisions...
I appreciate all the replies.
If anyone else has a value they would place on the car and would like to share it, it would be greatly appreciated. I just dont want to overpay because of my lack of knowledge on the market value of these cars.
Thanks!