I just won Ebay auction for a 97 EX (I think because it has only 6 seats) 147k for $2600. Body and interior look clean and only rust is tailgate wiper crap (easily fixed? donor tailgate from south?).
I learned how to fix cars by driving a 2nd gen CRX Si for 10 years. I left Honda for a bit, 3 BMWs later and I'm a proud top bidder of this 1st gen Ody! We need a third vehicle for our new nanny to haul the kids in and this will be perfect! Cheap, reliable and practical were my goals here. With only a $3000 budget, it's gonna have high miles - better stick with Honda! My CRX went to 280k before I sold it (everything worked) for 3 x kbb value! Next owner soon was Tboned by a drunk. She's fine, but car was totalled. Doh!
I'm familiar with Honda automobiles, but is there anything specific to this gen/year Ody to look for during final inspection? Weak areas of the car? I specifically avoided 2nd gen Odys because of the transmission concern but I did not find anything to give me reservations on the 1st gens. Confirm?
I learned how to fix cars by driving a 2nd gen CRX Si for 10 years. I left Honda for a bit, 3 BMWs later and I'm a proud top bidder of this 1st gen Ody! We need a third vehicle for our new nanny to haul the kids in and this will be perfect! Cheap, reliable and practical were my goals here. With only a $3000 budget, it's gonna have high miles - better stick with Honda! My CRX went to 280k before I sold it (everything worked) for 3 x kbb value! Next owner soon was Tboned by a drunk. She's fine, but car was totalled. Doh!
I'm familiar with Honda automobiles, but is there anything specific to this gen/year Ody to look for during final inspection? Weak areas of the car? I specifically avoided 2nd gen Odys because of the transmission concern but I did not find anything to give me reservations on the 1st gens. Confirm?