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newguy · 03-11-2008, 05:52 PM

I'm checking out a 98 civic lx 4 door. It has 173,000 miles. To the eye, it looks great. I'm talking to the second owner. The first owner was a kid and put a chip on a k&n filter inlet. I need something that wont kill me in gas and will still look sweet enough for my 16 year old. They want $4500. What do you think?

**HondaME** · 03-11-2008, 10:48 PM

That's actually not a bad price tag. Find out when the timing belt was replaced and whether or not the alternator has gone out. If these are in good condition, you're looking at a pretty nice deal. My 1995 civic just turned 220K and it still gives me 33mpg, so that 98 lx should do very well.

newguy · 03-11-2008, 11:30 PM

I don't think they have changed the clutch. I've changed 4 clutches on a 93 and 95 prizm. Is it much different? How much should I knock off for the expected maintenance?

civic_punk · 03-23-2008, 10:17 PM

i don't like lx in general cuz its a 4door i if it would be me i'd try to find a cupe, but i think its a pretty good price for wat u have listed

03-11-2008, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
newguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LAKE ELSINORE, California United States Posts: 3	1998 Civic I'm checking out a 98 civic lx 4 door. It has 173,000 miles. To the eye, it looks great. I'm talking to the second owner. The first owner was a kid and put a chip on a k&n filter inlet. I need something that wont kill me in gas and will still look sweet enough for my 16 year old. They want $4500. What do you think?

03-11-2008, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
HondaME HondaClub President Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Texas United States Posts: 1,307	That's actually not a bad price tag. Find out when the timing belt was replaced and whether or not the alternator has gone out. If these are in good condition, you're looking at a pretty nice deal. My 1995 civic just turned 220K and it still gives me 33mpg, so that 98 lx should do very well. __________________ only thing better than a joy ride is free gas !!!

03-11-2008, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
newguy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LAKE ELSINORE, California United States Posts: 3	Clutch The Same I don't think they have changed the clutch. I've changed 4 clutches on a 93 and 95 prizm. Is it much different? How much should I knock off for the expected maintenance?

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03-23-2008, 10:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
civic_punk Sectional Champs Baby!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Griffith, Indiana United States Posts: 1,169	i don't like lx in general cuz its a 4door i if it would be me i'd try to find a cupe, but i think its a pretty good price for wat u have listed