Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl
Originally Posted By: Ducked
Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl
Originally Posted By: CKN
On many other forum/boards this would be a "piece of junk". Here, on BITOG-it's a "find".
Yea-right!
The problem for this car is it was a bare bones econobox model when new, and won't check off any boxes for enthusiasts except for intact clean interior and having a manual.
If it were a CRX or something else desirable to enthusiasts, it would probably be worth at least a grand or two more, but this one doesn't even have a passenger side mirror.
Could it be the OP doesn't want to pay "a grand or two more" and doesn't give a rat's [censored] whether its "desirable to enthusiasts"?
I was simply stating why this car isn't "too good to be true." Take a deep breath and calm down. It's not desirable to most old Civic shoppers, and one of the few things the owner tells us about it is that it has rust. Yes, it's a $700 car, and it would be worth less if it didn't look as clean as it does.
You stated "the problem" from a fashion-victim perspective. That's the right perspective for determining market value, but if you aren't a fashion victim, its only "the problem" if you're considering the car as a "future classic" investment.
Otherwise, a less desirable car, if you pay what its worth (which is, of course, the trick), is likely to offer similar function for less money.
Your other comments (rust, etc) are probably the ways to bet.