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OrangeCrush1970 · 07-29-2008, 04:10 PM

I gotta share this w/ you guys. My boss offered me his '95 Honda Accord w/ 106k miles and a new timing belt for the low, low price of...........$1500. MERRY F'n CHRISTMAS to ME!!! I couldnt believe it! Needless to say, I jumped all over it and I've been driving all over Atlanta for the last week. I put a full tank of gas in it last Monday and it's just now touching E w/ about 425 miles on the trip odometer.
REEEEAL NICE CLARK.

Oh, and I didnt post pictures because Im sure all of you can close your eyes and see this thing as it's the most common tin can on the road...yeah, it's the Champagne goldish one, too-

thirdstreettito · 07-29-2008, 04:14 PM

No clue what to say...

67ChevyRedneck · 07-29-2008, 04:24 PM

You got ripped off

Just kiddin'

Redneck-Mafia · 07-29-2008, 04:30 PM

Hey, we understand.
My buddy up in Kennesaw just bought one too. A Civic, (I think) for the drive to work over by Norcross.

In Atlanta it's not the distance that kills you but the 2 hours of creeping along in traffic! Hwy 75 is my least favorite parking lot. At least is you get in a bender, it's not that "oh my truck!" feeling. You just buy another POS honda as your daily driver.

Good luck to ya,

72freak · 07-29-2008, 04:32 PM

One of the most reliable vehicles ever built!..........along with the early 80's Toyota Corolla and of course...the throttle body 5.7!!!

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-29-2008, 04:35 PM

It's been great minus that fact that people ride my a$$ now and I still have the mentality that I drive a hunk of steel.

I wasnt able to find one on Craig's list for less than $2800 w/ 250k miles and some sort of mechanical problems. I got lucky

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2008, 04:36 PM

I know you are excited over the honda... but lets post this stuff in the proper forum.
Moved.

bw4sale · 07-29-2008, 04:41 PM

106k is low miles for that thing. Sounds like a good deal to me. We had a 92 for a few years. Really enjoyed it.

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-29-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I know you are excited over the honda... but lets post this stuff in the proper forum.
Moved.

Where was it moved to? I didnt know there was a 'I bought a honda forum'. I was sharing w/ all my '67 -'72 truck buddies. I DONT WANT TO BE MOVED!!! LET ME BACK IN!!! PLEASE!

67ChevyRedneck · 07-29-2008, 05:03 PM

"General Discussion."

I don't want to hear about your Honda in the 67-72 forums

rambler · 07-29-2008, 05:10 PM

would love to find a deal like that! congrats

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2008, 08:44 PM

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**old Rusty C10** · 07-29-2008, 09:55 PM

i love my truck and the way people move to get out of my way when im driving it but at like 7 mpg i cant afford to drive it anymore.. gas is coming down in price yeah but just temporarially until they drive it to an all new high. My answer was to get the corolla.. i have an 02 with like 90 on it now ( got it with like 87K a month ago and i get over 400 miles per tank and love it
only thing i had to do to make it driveable was to add a cd player to it lol

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-29-2008, 10:25 PM

Wow thats awesome you defiantly stole that thing. You got a wicked deal I would n't have been able to pass it up either.

**truckdude239** · 07-29-2008, 10:28 PM

man we bought a 94 honda civc at work for 1500 buxs 146k all we did was change a drive axle and had it painted 400 buxs total in the paint and axle we sold it for 4k

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2008, 12:39 AM

i kinda like that champagne goldish color, nice deal

68C15 · 07-30-2008, 08:08 AM

welcome to the humble honda drivin' truck lover club. I have an 89 civic and can get 600 miles on the highway.
I got mine with 84K and a broken T-belt for a VERY low price. (scrap metal price)

67ChevyRedneck · 07-30-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

i love my truck and the way people move to get out of my way when im driving it but at like 7 mpg i cant afford to drive it anymore.. gas is coming down in price yeah but just temporarially until they drive it to an all new high. My answer was to get the corolla.. i have an 02 with like 90 on it now ( got it with like 87K a month ago and i get over 400 miles per tank and love it
only thing i had to do to make it driveable was to add a cd player to it lol

Must be nice. We have a 99 and it barely clears 280 miles per tank. It's "empty" at about 11 gallons. Mostly all city, about 26-27mpg average. I got a hair over 400 on the interstate from SC to NY, but the little light had been on for quite some time, that tank was 35mpg.

jc · 07-30-2008, 09:14 AM

enjoy saving$$ on gas.

i baught my 92 civic 4 months ago.
the wear and tear on my truck was costing to muck driving 70 miles a day.

civic gets 33mpg
97 chevy pu 14 mpg empty

new tires for the civic $120 for 4
tires for the truck 120 each

Zumo · 07-30-2008, 09:15 AM

Welcome to the family. I have owned 8 Honda/Acuras and will always buy Honda when a good car is needed. I range from 36-45 mpg, I have even got 50 mpg with a little hyper-miling techniques.

caminokid · 07-30-2008, 09:16 AM

Well at least our gas saver is a Chevy!

J/K. Glad you got something to save your truck...and save money on gas!

ed2552 · 07-30-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

One of the most reliable vehicles ever built!..........along with the early 80's Toyota Corolla and of course...the throttle body 5.7!!!

Those TB 5.7L's go forever! My grandpa has one in his '92 shortbed, and the truck is rusting out, and the motor is still running strong with almost 250K miles

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-30-2008, 10:28 AM

I dumped 14.75 gallons of 87 oct in it last Monday at the low price of $3.99/gal. Pulling out of the office yesterday my Empty light came on and I made the drive home...in traffic...and hit the driveway w/ 450 miles on the trip odometer. 30.5 mpg's!!! I've never owned a car before much less a vehicle that gets 30 mpg's. My truck has been my daily driver and I was squeezing somewhere between 10-13 mpg's out of it w/ high octane depending on how I was driving. I needed to make the change!

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-30-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zumo

Welcome to the family. I have owned 8 Honda/Acuras and will always buy Honda when a good car is needed. I range from 36-45 mpg, I have even got 50 mpg with a little hyper-miling techniques.

Zumo, the car came w/o the owner’s manual and I was trying to figure out how to check the transmission fluid (car on / off...hot or cold etc.)... I joined a Honda forum and those jokers all contradict each other so I have no idea! It’s the 2.2 ltr 4 cyl w/ the Auto Trans. I did read somewhere that you check Hondas when the are cold and w/ the engine off… Just thought I’d run it buy you- THNX

bigblock73 · 07-30-2008, 10:35 AM

We have a 2000 Civic, love the thing! It is your typical silver 4dr DX. If only GM could build cars as reliable and get the same MPG.

07-29-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	I bought a Honda I gotta share this w/ you guys. My boss offered me his '95 Honda Accord w/ 106k miles and a new timing belt for the low, low price of...........$1500. MERRY F'n CHRISTMAS to ME!!! I couldnt believe it! Needless to say, I jumped all over it and I've been driving all over Atlanta for the last week. I put a full tank of gas in it last Monday and it's just now touching E w/ about 425 miles on the trip odometer. REEEEAL NICE CLARK. Oh, and I didnt post pictures because Im sure all of you can close your eyes and see this thing as it's the most common tin can on the road...yeah, it's the Champagne goldish one, too- __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

07-29-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: I bought a Honda No clue what to say... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-29-2008, 04:24 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I bought a Honda You got ripped off Just kiddin' __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-29-2008 at 04:25 PM.

07-29-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
Redneck-Mafia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	Re: I bought a Honda Hey, we understand. My buddy up in Kennesaw just bought one too. A Civic, (I think) for the drive to work over by Norcross. In Atlanta it's not the distance that kills you but the 2 hours of creeping along in traffic! Hwy 75 is my least favorite parking lot. At least is you get in a bender, it's not that "oh my truck!" feeling. You just buy another POS honda as your daily driver. Good luck to ya, __________________ Dave in Socal 69 Chevy C10 42 BSA WM20 47 Harley WL

07-29-2008, 04:32 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: I bought a Honda One of the most reliable vehicles ever built!..........along with the early 80's Toyota Corolla and of course...the throttle body 5.7!!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 07-29-2008 at 04:33 PM.

07-29-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: I bought a Honda It's been great minus that fact that people ride my a$$ now and I still have the mentality that I drive a hunk of steel. I wasnt able to find one on Craig's list for less than $2800 w/ 250k miles and some sort of mechanical problems. I got lucky __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

07-29-2008, 04:36 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I bought a Honda I know you are excited over the honda... but lets post this stuff in the proper forum. Moved.

07-29-2008, 04:41 PM	#8
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: I bought a Honda 106k is low miles for that thing. Sounds like a good deal to me. We had a 92 for a few years. Really enjoyed it. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half Last edited by bw4sale; 07-29-2008 at 04:42 PM.

07-29-2008, 05:03 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I bought a Honda "General Discussion." I don't want to hear about your Honda in the 67-72 forums __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-29-2008, 05:10 PM	#11
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: I bought a Honda would love to find a deal like that! congrats __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-29-2008, 09:55 PM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: I bought a Honda i love my truck and the way people move to get out of my way when im driving it but at like 7 mpg i cant afford to drive it anymore.. gas is coming down in price yeah but just temporarially until they drive it to an all new high. My answer was to get the corolla.. i have an 02 with like 90 on it now ( got it with like 87K a month ago and i get over 400 miles per tank and love it only thing i had to do to make it driveable was to add a cd player to it lol Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-29-2008, 10:25 PM	#14
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: I bought a Honda Wow thats awesome you defiantly stole that thing. You got a wicked deal I would n't have been able to pass it up either. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-29-2008, 10:28 PM	#15
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: I bought a Honda man we bought a 94 honda civc at work for 1500 buxs 146k all we did was change a drive axle and had it painted 400 buxs total in the paint and axle we sold it for 4k __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-30-2008, 12:39 AM	#16
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: I bought a Honda i kinda like that champagne goldish color, nice deal __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-30-2008, 08:08 AM	#17
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: I bought a Honda welcome to the humble honda drivin' truck lover club. I have an 89 civic and can get 600 miles on the highway. I got mine with 84K and a broken T-belt for a VERY low price. (scrap metal price)



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07-30-2008, 09:14 AM	#19
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: I bought a Honda enjoy saving$$ on gas. i baught my 92 civic 4 months ago. the wear and tear on my truck was costing to muck driving 70 miles a day. civic gets 33mpg 97 chevy pu 14 mpg empty new tires for the civic $120 for 4 tires for the truck 120 each __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

07-30-2008, 09:15 AM	#20
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: I bought a Honda Welcome to the family. I have owned 8 Honda/Acuras and will always buy Honda when a good car is needed. I range from 36-45 mpg, I have even got 50 mpg with a little hyper-miling techniques. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 07-30-2008 at 09:16 AM.

07-30-2008, 09:16 AM	#21
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: I bought a Honda Well at least our gas saver is a Chevy! J/K. Glad you got something to save your truck...and save money on gas! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!" Last edited by caminokid; 07-30-2008 at 09:16 AM.

07-30-2008, 10:28 AM	#23
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: I bought a Honda I dumped 14.75 gallons of 87 oct in it last Monday at the low price of $3.99/gal. Pulling out of the office yesterday my Empty light came on and I made the drive home...in traffic...and hit the driveway w/ 450 miles on the trip odometer. 30.5 mpg's!!! I've never owned a car before much less a vehicle that gets 30 mpg's. My truck has been my daily driver and I was squeezing somewhere between 10-13 mpg's out of it w/ high octane depending on how I was driving. I needed to make the change! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

07-30-2008, 10:35 AM	#25
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: I bought a Honda We have a 2000 Civic, love the thing! It is your typical silver 4dr DX. If only GM could build cars as reliable and get the same MPG. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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