Just bought a Honda Civic 4 door sedan from a very sweet retired couple that had it as a 2nd car ... only 53,000 Miles (85,000 KM). Purchased it for $2500 Canadian, which is about the same in U.S dollars. I'm not sure about the resell values in the States but here in Canada (Montreal), it's a pretty decent deal for such low mileage! Ohya, it came with 4 winter tires too.
They initially leased the car in 2000, got it serviced at the dealer for the 1st 4 years, and then bought the car at end of lease and have serviced it at a local shop ever since. Unfortunately they don't have receipts for the local shop but I saw the "change oil" sticker with the dates so I know it's legitimate as mileage on it matched etc.. I asked them if the belts were changed he said " i don't know , maybe? " . Very nice Jewish man who quite frankly doesn't know much about cars, lol
So assuming they did not repair anything major, what repairs will I have to get it done? Timing belt and water pump at 60,000 Miles (100,000 KM) ? What expenses am I looking at what mileage?
The car is in great condition, has a little bit of rust showing (normal with our winters).
your expert advise is greatly appreciated!
They initially leased the car in 2000, got it serviced at the dealer for the 1st 4 years, and then bought the car at end of lease and have serviced it at a local shop ever since. Unfortunately they don't have receipts for the local shop but I saw the "change oil" sticker with the dates so I know it's legitimate as mileage on it matched etc.. I asked them if the belts were changed he said " i don't know , maybe? " . Very nice Jewish man who quite frankly doesn't know much about cars, lol
So assuming they did not repair anything major, what repairs will I have to get it done? Timing belt and water pump at 60,000 Miles (100,000 KM) ? What expenses am I looking at what mileage?
The car is in great condition, has a little bit of rust showing (normal with our winters).
your expert advise is greatly appreciated!