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Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
11/26/09

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The interior shot won me over. When fake wood looks immaculate, you know it's worth it.

Also, and in terms of worthy research, could we find out if (and by how much) a NPOCP mention affects the selling price of candidates?
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MushyHeirloom
11/25/09

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You still see first-gen Civics on the road

No, you still see first-gen Civics on the road. Up here, they've become part of the soil.

This rarity, combined with the still-available parts, fuel-efficiency, and the awesome dash that I never knew they had, all in a well-kept package, make this, at the very least, an acceptable price.
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Fej - it's not good, it's extreme good.
11/25/09

@MushyHeirloom: I don't know what you mean by "up here."

But "up here" in Humboldt I see a couple of these semi-regularly and it's sure as hell not dry.

I voted nice price for pretty much the reasons you just listed. I don't think I'd pay that much for one, but it's not far fetched in that shape.
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Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
11/26/09

@Fej - it's not good, it's extreme good.: Sorry, but Humboldt county is decidedly "down there". Hell, even northernish NYC is on the same latitude as Rome - and thus in decisively southern climes.
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Electro Gyrocator
11/26/09

@MushyHeirloom: Still available parts? Good luck with that... 70's and (early) 80's Hondas can be harder to find parts for than 50-year-old American cars.
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Fej - it's not good, it's extreme good.
11/26/09

@Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: Can't argue with that logic
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MushyHeirloom
11/27/09

@Electro Gyrocator: Granted - but at least you don't have to do much.

I'm in New Hampshire. Very much rust country.
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FordTuffMcgruff
11/25/09

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I wouldn't pay 8 grand for a new civic.
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Jim Hubert
11/25/09

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A crack pipe big enough to award to this Madoff-esque scam wouldn't even fit in the car, itself.
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VeeArrrSix
11/25/09

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Yesterday it was Audi Doody and today its Civic Doody.

Coincidence?
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Novaload
11/25/09

@VeeArrrSix: Conspiracy!
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
11/25/09

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The most significant car in production when it was introduced. A real landmark. It was a good car in nearly every respect. This one is original, tight and well cared for. But the price makes me hesitate.

Now, my mom's Dasher wagon, of similar vintage, also managed the trick of only needing regular gas, with only two valves per cylinder. But it only managed thirty something mpg on the highway. Tad roomier inside, too.
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dolo54 blows minds and blows engines!
11/25/09

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My mom had a 79 cvcc civic. It was a huge upgrade over the vw bug it replaced, but that's not saying much. It was okay, but not a great car. Perhaps a great car for 79, but considering the competition that is again not saying much. I can't imagine spending $8k on one when you could get something infinitely more interesting for that money. A minty 1st gen supra for instance, an mr2, any number of 80s porsches, an e30, a z32, a good condition crx even... You have to be a real weirdo to spend that money on this. Fortunately for the seller there are some real weirdos out there, so he may actually get something approaching that price.
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that ain't the way to have fun, son
11/25/09

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Now, I like it, but it'd have to be $5K less.
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Alfisted
11/25/09

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Shame he didn't reshoot the engine compartment.
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Xelmon
11/25/09

@that ain't the way to have fun, son:
Yeaah, a few grand less. Hell, even 4K is somewhat semi-kinda reasonable for it.

@Alfisted:
Indeed, real pity.
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LuciferV8
11/25/09

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I cannot justify this car when there are so many newer, faster, cheaper, more modifiable, Civics that can be had.
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Sloop_John_B
11/25/09

@LuciferV8: Ah yes, but the irreplaceable "cool" is not present in your calculation. This civic is far cooler than all the latest ones.
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Novaload
11/25/09

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Well, don't look at me, I'm not a reCivicidist. Anyway, I automatically reject entries that violate the CL rules about the number of pictures. In this case, you can tell it's because the guy loves the car, but dude, we've all seen civics. Yes, he did a nice job, except for the rust on the intake manifold cover, jeez, get some rattle paint!
And once again, kids, we see emotion gets in the way of reality. Just because you love something and have labored over it, doesn't mean someone is going to give you 8 large for it.
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Turboner
11/25/09

@Novaload: I labored over a turd for a half hour once, but it didn't make it desirable.
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Novaload
11/25/09

@Turboner: And I can say with some confidence that nobody offered you 8 grand for it.
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Turboner
11/25/09

@Novaload: My wife actually offered to let me live if I promised not to do that ever again before she had to use the shower. Women can be so weird about sharing the bathroom...

#tips
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Novaload
11/25/09

@Turboner: We are looking to sell our house and move and one of the UNALTERABLE terms is at least a bath and a half-bath.
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Turboner
11/25/09

@Novaload: That's already been established for us, as well. I'm going to meet her halfway and find a house with a toilet (and wetbar) in the garage...

#tips
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duster_uk
11/25/09

@Turboner: You mean you didn't do the gentlemanly thing and strike a match in there before the good lady's entrance?

It's no wonder you wanted succession from the Empire with manners like that.....
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Turboner
11/25/09

@duster_uk: You must be single :)
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pauljones
11/25/09

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Actually, nice price.

While they may have sold a metric ass-ton of these in the past, nowadays, the are very uncommon, as are parts for them. This one looks to be in great condition, meaning there is no need to spend years and lord knows how much in your quest for parts.

It's no muscle car or sports car, but it's undeniably cool, and would be a blast to tool around town in. It also has a great deal of historic significance here in the US, particularly when we stop to consider just how much of a game changer the Civic proved to be.
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Turboner
11/25/09

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Great cars, but no. Not when you can get something with AWD and a turbo or two for that price...
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mobilene
11/25/09

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I love this. I'd love to own this, even though my knees would touch the dash no matter how far back I scoot the seat. But eight thousand dollars? Nernt.
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GreenN_Gold
11/25/09

@mobilene: That's why you remove the front seat and sit in the back seat, like Hightower.
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Hart88
11/25/09

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It's an iconic car, no doubt, but...crack pipe. Too many issues, not original enough to be a serious collectors item.
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