Buying a 98 and need advice/help
 

I'm headed to look at a nice and clean 98 EX 4cyl 5-speed with 140K. Owner listed the following in his add: new brakes, timing belt and water pump all the belts and gaskets were changed at 110k miles, no check engine light or any other lights.

When I go to look at this car tomorrow, what are some things I need to look at or pay attention to for this model ?

Thanks guys

Dennis
Alabama

Well, it is a 5 speed so that takes out the worries on the auto trans.

In general the 5 speeds in this gen are solid. I would suggest taking it some place for a "buyers" inspection.....

Just make sure there are no leaks and very important, look under the car the best u can and look inside each wheel well. Just basically check for any hidden rust or other possible hidden problems the seller may be hiding. Just to look out for you :)

At parking lot speeds turn right then left. A clicking noise means the axle CV joints are bad.
~ $225 per side to have axle replaced if go to a shop. (OK to drive, till fixed)

clutch is an obvious one.

mechanic check is good, as said above, but if it's a long time (original?) owner that's worth a lot.

Thanks guys for the advice. Drove 2 hours to look at the car yesterday and basically seller was a liar. Dings all over the car, none of the gauges worked including odometer, leaking oil in drive way after a 10 min drive. I talked to this guy 5 times before I made the drive, he gave inside and outside rating or 9.5 out of 10, said he'd take 4500 for it but when I got there, photos were not true AT ALL. Offered me 3800 when I left but I couldnt trust anything he said so I passed.

Stay away from this joker

1998 HONDA ACCORD EX 5SPD COUPE GAS SAVER

good you walked
almost like maybe it was a high mileage unit after all and seller managed
to replace instrument cluster just before trying to find the right sucker