Need Advice 03-04 Honda Civic

[Loose243]

I'm buying a used car for my daughter and she want 03-04 Model Honda Civic, I read somewhere here in Forum there's some sort of problem with the fuel line or gas tank. Is this true or I mis read it wrong and if there's a problem what is it?. Thanks in advance...

[Horsepower]

the issue was the gas tank FALLS off the car and may cause accidents.

Anyway, Honda issued a recall for this to repair it free of charge. Check if the unit you are getting has already been fixed.

[chuaed]

I'm buying a used car for my daughter and she want 03-04 Model Honda Civic, I read somewhere here in Forum there's some sort of problem with the fuel line or gas tank. Is this true or I mis read it wrong and if there's a problem what is it?. Thanks in advance...

why not get her a new car instead... wala pa sakit ng ulo...

[blink21me]

get a pre-purchase inspection

[kmo]

agree, if you have the budget just get her a brand new car ... less hassle for both you and your daughter

[dieselNUBI]

sounds like they have budget issues and the daughter really prefers that specific civic model !

just like buying any other 2nd hand vehicle... inspect every detail.

[vinj]

There's a recall bulletin on the fuel tank where a part/bracket needs to be changed. You can have the CASA check this and if it hasnt been done, it will be replaced under the recall bulletin.

[squala]

I'm buying a used car for my daughter and she wants an 03-04 Model Honda Civic, I read somewhere here in the forum that there's some sort of problem with the fuel line or gas tank. Is this true or did I misread it? And if there's a problem, what is it?. Thanks in advance...

If you love your daughter, don't buy such a car! Get an Altis instead. Trust me.

[SNAKE V6]

Well, a few hundred thousand is a big difference between bnew and used cars, and if you really like the model, have the gas tank issue checked by a dealership. I don't see why your second hand dealer won't agree to this. Haven't had that prob here in the US though.

Second hands are IMO a better buy than a bnew (depreciation-wise) if you're not too meticulous.

[swimstroke]

Check mo yung door hinges, baka may kalawang na.

Btw, kahit sino naman siguro gusto ng brand new, kaya lang kanya kanyang priorities iyan eh.

[jarhead]

03-04 civics have the matagtag na ride compare to other civics generations being released... but the 8th gen civic has been fitted with the same suspension as the 6th gen civic and lower... but still it is more comfy compare to other brands... just be sure that you know the owner of the car you are buying from and how he maintains or uses his civic... dont worry kung meron mga konteng kalawang or any dents in the body it can be fixed easily... the most important to check is the engine... yana ng buhay ng kotse mo kc.. the civic could still run even with out a body attahced to it.... make sure its in good condition and maintained well... no leaks, nice smooth sound when in idle... and test drive it if the engine performs well... suspension or underchassis is the next thing to look at... but that can be easily fixed too...

[Loose243]

Thanks to you all for your good advice and comments. Unfortunately when we went to dealer to look for a Honda, she tested a 03 Nissan Exalta Grandeur. She feel in love of all the extra features the Grandeur had. Lucky for me, I save a lot of cash but I'm also worried of the high maintenance repair cost of Nissan that I'm reading on this site.. Again thanks to all..