Should I buy this Civic Wagon?

jkwanusjkwanus New Wagonist
in General Civic Wagon Discussion
Hello!

I am newbie here and looking for wagon.

I saw one near my town. It is 89 brown civic wagon fwd. but it has severe rust on both rear quater sides and interior has a lot of scratches by animal. Seat belts are torn but repaired with duck tape. torn seat cover. missing shift console. ..

Exterior and interior condition are not good but the good thing is the mileage, 89000 automatic with original engine.

Price is $3000. A dealer said if I pay for it, then he can take care of the rust that will cost $300-$400.

Should I buy this if a dear repairs rust on quater pannel and can I replace all bad interior part by myself?

Thanks

Comments

  • olsonskiolsonski Wagonist
    Not sure of your location, but it still seems a bit steep to me. It is a dealer afterall.
  • ZakkZakk Wagonist
    I'm gonna be honest, unless that thing has like 12,000 miles on it, it seems like a bit ridiculous of a price.
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    3000 for a wagon with rust? I would stay clear of the wagon. Some guys on here pay decent money for the RT4wd, but a FWD, with rust and a jacked up interior isn't worth anything close to what he is asking. I would keep looking because there are guys on here who have been patient, and their patience rewarded.
  • dtp83084dtp83084 Band Wagon
    yeah i would say thats waaaaaay to much i only paid 500 for mine =)
  • FejFej Wagonist
    Oh hell no. I paid 1800 for my RT with 220k miles with no cancer and almost zero rust. Body and interior aren't perfect but reasonable for the age and mileage of the car.

    3K for a beat cancerous fwd wagon is a HUUUGE rip off, there's a reason they call them stealerships.
  • CivicDeMayoCivicDeMayo New Wagonist
    I hate Dealers.. The mileage seems decent (but consider, the mileage can be fudged). But that's too much for RIPS, RUST & DUCT TAPE.. If you're willing to spend 3k on a wagon, shop around.. It may take a while, but I guarantee you will find really nice one!!

    "When you find the right wagon, you won't have to question it." - Ghandi :P

    FYI- I bought mine for $500.. Minor dings, no rust, clean int, faded paint, needed head gasket.. It wasn't perfect but it was exactly what I was looking for (quality > price)
  • imdbuiimdbui New Wagonist
    $3k is a bit much for that wagon even if the rust is repaired. Although the mileage is low, it doesn't guarantee that the motor is in great shape. Shop around for a better deal and come back to the dealer if you can't find one. I have a feeling it'll still be there.
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    $3k is way to high...
  • 1988rt1988rt Senior Wagonist
    For 3,000.00 it better have no rust
  • jkwanusjkwanus New Wagonist
    Thanks for all opinions. I decided not to buy it but I will be patient.
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    I know where there is a pretty clean one in FL.. For $2000.. Search the south. You'll get a better wagon at a better price.

    this site will help you search a little farther

    http://www.allofcraigs.com/
  • jkwanusjkwanus New Wagonist
    Thanks! I found one in Everett, OR but I live in PA. Do I need to fly up there and take it back to PA if I buy it? It will take a week to drive it to PA. Any better idea?

    THanks
  • maihesmaihes Wagonist
    dont doooiiiitttt. es no bueno. 3g is wayyy to high. especially for the problems. patience is a virtue... so is spelling but 1 out of 2 isnt bad.
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