I just got a 2002 Accord EX Coupe, silver, 180,000 miles, automatic, VTEC 2.3L. Bought it for my daughter and have been driving it for about a week now (she doesn't have her license yet), and let me tell you that I'm going to have a hard time handing over the keys to her.
The car is mostly is very good shape. It appears to be dealer maintained. Little clues like very clean engine bay, new hoses and belts, Honda brand battery, clean air filter, etc. Mechanically it is super sound. Suspension is tight, tranny shifts cleanly, no weird noises from the engine or anywhere else on the car.
The paint is starting to fail, but I think I can clean that up with a bit of detailing work. There are a couple of small dings in the bodywork. The high line on the body along the door and side of the car (leading bend edge) looks like it got dragged on something, and paint is bad there, probably can't save that.
All windows open and close smoothly including the sunroof.
I had to detail the interior which had years of grime on it, but it cleaned up very well and is fully in tact. I also had to replace the driver side mirror glass (found a replacement in junk yard for $7, score).
First tank of gas averaged 25 mpg with freeway stop and go commute and various driving.
I used to have a 1996 Civic EX sedan that I bought new back in the day. Always regretted getting rid of that car. I now may have to start shopping for another coupe for myself as I'm really enjoying this car.
ben
The car is mostly is very good shape. It appears to be dealer maintained. Little clues like very clean engine bay, new hoses and belts, Honda brand battery, clean air filter, etc. Mechanically it is super sound. Suspension is tight, tranny shifts cleanly, no weird noises from the engine or anywhere else on the car.
The paint is starting to fail, but I think I can clean that up with a bit of detailing work. There are a couple of small dings in the bodywork. The high line on the body along the door and side of the car (leading bend edge) looks like it got dragged on something, and paint is bad there, probably can't save that.
All windows open and close smoothly including the sunroof.
I had to detail the interior which had years of grime on it, but it cleaned up very well and is fully in tact. I also had to replace the driver side mirror glass (found a replacement in junk yard for $7, score).
First tank of gas averaged 25 mpg with freeway stop and go commute and various driving.
I used to have a 1996 Civic EX sedan that I bought new back in the day. Always regretted getting rid of that car. I now may have to start shopping for another coupe for myself as I'm really enjoying this car.
ben