It depends on what you mean by "in good shape"
IMHO: I wouldn't give $3300 for ANY 14 year old american car. The seller is just trying to get you to make a hasty (and poorly thought out) decision. It's an old salesmans trick.
In that price range.... Go with the Firebird.
Neither car is going to be a "Diamond in the rough", but the Firebird will be alot cheaper to repair, with parts being more plentiful and available.
About the only thing that you can do is get a softer clutch return spring, IF......... such a thing exists for your civic. It's a spring that attaches to the clutch and is anchored to the transmission to let the petal move into the "Up" position.
Most of the time you're pretty much stuck with...
When the "check engine" light comes on, it also stores an error code in the car's computer memory.
The mechanic can use this code to diagnose the problem.
When the "check engine" light comes on, it also stores an error code in the car's computer memory.
The mechanic can use this code to diagnose the problem.
I know that they used that motor in the 626 during that time frame. Probably the MX6, Ford Probe, Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique also.
Basically speaking when you're looking for a used motor:
First, find a yard that specializes in the motor your looking for (some yards only deal in...
I owned an 84 Fiero and the cassette player went bad (had to get it fixed).
It has a standard GM radio plug connector and antenna lead. There's no anti-theft lock. But you do need a #10 torx bit to remove the screws.
An aftermarket stereo should fit with minor mods for mounting. The speakers...
about 2 1/2 tankfulls.
Those MPG #'s are inaccurate. The EPA changed the system in '81 to reflect more realistic conditions. Because of all the complaints from consumers about their #'s.
sometimes they come loose with penetrating oil, (like "liquid wrench") a pipe wrench and a little heat (if they're really stuck).
OH Yeah...... and a lot of patience.
Sometimes they seize up so badly that you HAVE to drill them out.