HOLY BALLS: 4th gen w/ 9,000 orig. miles on H-T.com
. . . and no, I didn't miss a zero in there. A guy on Honda-Tech is selling a black 4th gen VTEC with like 9,000 miles on it (NOT 90,000 . . . 9,000). I just think it's cool to see such a low milage example of such a cool car. For $13k, it better be in damn good condition (doubt he'll get what he's asking for it though):
Could there possibly be anything wrong with the engine since it has so few miles? Like scoring the cylinder walls from having it sit long periods of time (unless the car was driven frequently, just short short trips).
if I had cash laying around Id fly down there today and pick that up...amazing...that is probably one of the last few 4th gens left under 10k miles. *drool*
lol, I love all the stupid people that post (e.g.) "dude, that's way too much to ask, I bought my 93 VTEC with 90k miles last year for $5000."
And hmm... maybe change the 11 year old motor oil in the transmission case?
I wonder if the timing belt is dry rotting too, there is a recommended time period as well as mileage for something like that, 11 years on the original belt can't be a good thing.
Still though, a VTEC with less than 10k miles is something I dreamed about every day for at least a year before I found my 4th gen ... hell, it's something I dreamed about even after I bought mine, even though I managed to find a 94 Si with 54k miles, it's nothing compared to a basically undriven VTEC with oh-so supple leather lol.
^ Too bad it sounds like the owner (or the previous owner) didn't take care of it. What good is a LOW milage engine if it has to be rebuilt cause someone didnt change the oil for a year or so because the car wasn't driven. Despite only have 9k on the odometer, the next owner will really need to treat the engine as if it had 100k+ miles on it.
Its always been a habit of mine with used cars to replace ALL fliuds as soon as I buy it. Mostly for peice of mind, but also, because I don't KNOW when the last time the fluids were changed. But this guy... he waited until after he had problems to even start thinking that this car might still require main.
I'd not offer this guy more than $7000 for it. I just don't trust the power train of it. And it sux to have to rebuild that engine before 15K
Other than that....
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That car is probably great, minus the dent thats the only thing that bothers me. When ever a vehicle is for sale, the milage only concerns me if I am going to "collect" it or not. I can rebuild that entire engine in probably 3 days time with a lot of breaks and no prior experience. Reinstall all new gasket set throughout and new belts etc. Have it cleaned looking OEM in just minutes after I finish putting it back together and I would have a brand new engine regardless of the milage sitting in front of me. That damn dent is what bothers me, how did a dent get there with so little road time.. thats nuts that person had bad luck or no driving skills. That to me, is the real shame. ~ Brett
That car is probably great, minus the dent thats the only thing that bothers me. When ever a vehicle is for sale, the milage only concerns me if I am going to "collect" it or not. I can rebuild that entire engine in probably 3 days time with a lot of breaks and no prior experience. Reinstall all new gasket set throughout and new belts etc. Have it cleaned looking OEM in just minutes after I finish putting it back together and I would have a brand new engine regardless of the milage sitting in front of me. That damn dent is what bothers me, how did a dent get there with so little road time.. thats nuts that person had bad luck or no driving skills. That to me, is the real shame. ~ Brett
dude, I dunno, that doesn't make a lot of sense to me. You're more baffled by the fact that a car with 9k miles has a dent than by the fact that a car with only 9k miles has compromised powertrain. I see the advantages of buying a car that new, the body (besides the dent) and interior has seen less than 10k miles, but I'm not seeing much point in even paying $8k for a car if the engine is going to be in bad condition because of neglect. When I bought mine, it had previously sat for about 6-8 months. So I didn't beat on it on the way home, and changed the oil the next day (lol, was about all I could do until I registered it). Even if this car has been driven regularly over the last 10 years, it's still short distance driving, and age supersedes mileage in this case.
I understand it needs mechanical love, but thats no big deal anything wrong with the powertrain on a 8,800K car can be replaced.. and to me would be worth buying to own such a pristine prelude. I dont mind spending money if it means having the best of a kind. (this is the lowest milage honda prelude ive seen in the 4G range.) To purchase it for 15K is a bit high, i mean maybe the guy is high.. but If someone is really in love with a prelude (and had mechanical ability and tools).. this is the car for them.
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he's here in Dallas.
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