CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Found a nice Integra for sale and wondering what you guys think of the price/condition? I would have to essentially buy it sight unseen since it's a 7 hour drive (one way) and I'd have to get the loan before leaving. Looks like it runs well and in good condition with tasteful mods. Any idea what's up with that radiator support? Why would it look like that....looks banged up, but not like you'd expect from a wreck. 3500 with those wheels seems reasonable to me, but what do I know. http://www.hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=2436543 Oh, and yes....I really want a Wagovan, but they're nearly impossible to find without rust, and Adam's is out of my pricerange until I get tax money back (could never get a 4k loan for that car). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 the interior on it is SUPER clean. like you said, tasteful mods, good price. radiator support looks like something was dropped on it. makes me wonder if the motor was pulled at some point? if it runs good, i think it's a good deal man. looks clean, he has a core support to replace it so i'd so go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks Hondahunter. Pearce...I see you in here....whatcha think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Looks pretty clean has the seller got back to you yet? (That was you "Cleanteg" right?) That radiator support does look kind off odd, maybe possible wreck or something. If thats the case with that miles if your'll still interested It be a nice bargining chip for a cheaper price. Doesn't look like he's having much luck selling it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTiS Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 looks clean. id say if you can find out about the radiator support and can get the money go for it. sucks you cant go see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 If it wasn't for the loan I could go look at it and decide. The trip would only cost about 100 bucks counting gas and motel for one night. But.....I'd hate to make the trip twice and since I have to get a loan, I'd have to get the loan before leaving which pretty much locks me into buying it. Edit: For the record, I'm not in a rush to buy a car, this one just sparked my interest being a clean, good running 3rd gen teg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 i dunno nate. ask for a carfax. it looks like it had front end damage and its auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 i dunno nate. ask for a carfax. it looks like it had front end damage and its auto. I can live with the auto part. It will just be a daily driver and I'll probably go ahead and look for a wagovan next year as my "modding/make perfect" car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Okay, I just got a message back from the guy with more info and pictures. There's some pretty good size dings and stuff on the driver's side. I think I'll probably hold off. I'm in no rush and don't want to get stuck with something I'll regret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksol Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Looks pretty clean has the seller got back to you yet? (That was you "Cleanteg" right?) That radiator support does look kind off odd, maybe possible wreck or something. Yeah I would say overall it's a pretty clean integra although nothing compared to the one you owned previously as I quite liked what you did with it. I thought the same thing as Jerrod when I saw the rad support, but there's not too many ways to get a bend like that on the inside. If it was indeed an accident, it would mean equal pressure on both outsides of the front bumper to create more or less a 'v' effect and bend that piece. That would mean little to no pressure in the middle and a very rare accident if possible. Or in reverse, somebody banging something from the inside directly into the middle of the rad support quite hard which I think would be a task on it's own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yeah I would say overall it's a pretty clean integra although nothing compared to the one you owned previously as I quite liked what you did with it. I thought the same thing as Jerrod when I saw the rad support, but there's not too many ways to get a bend like that on the inside. If it was indeed an accident, it would mean equal pressure on both outsides of the front bumper to create more or less a 'v' effect and bend that piece. That would mean little to no pressure in the middle and a very rare accident if possible. Or in reverse, somebody banging something from the inside directly into the middle of the rad support quite hard which I think would be a task on it's own. that's why i'm thinking the motor was pulled and dropped on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 They guy said he's not sure what happened and he thinks someone backed into the bumper in a parking lot....he replaced the bumper but not the rad support since the hood still closed and all. Sounds a little fishy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Doesn't seem possible to me... I mean someone backed into it at what 55mph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 They guy said he's not sure what happened and he thinks someone backed into the bumper in a parking lot....he replaced the bumper but not the rad support since the hood still closed and all. Sounds a little fishy to me. agreed. it would've had to have been a lifted truck with ball hitch or commercial truck/machinery to do that oddity IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Oh and he said it didn't damage the hood. At the portion of the rad support that is damaged, it would have had to damage the hood if it was from a frontal impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Oh and he said it didn't damage the hood. At the portion of the rad support that is damaged, it would have had to damage the hood if it was from a frontal impact. exactly. the motor's been out. trans problems? maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 exactly. the motor's been out. trans problems? maybe. Oh well....I guess it doesn't matter too much since I'm gonna pass on it. If it was local to me I'd look at it and maybe lowball him with 3grand with both sets of wheels. Not worth the hassle though with the distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksol Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 that's why i'm thinking the motor was pulled and dropped on it Yeah I could see your thought there but I don't think that's possible unless the motor was swinging back and fourth. That's pretty much what it would need to bend that piece that much as just moving the motor, etc. forward would bend it but not to that extent. I only say that as it's more indented towards the front of the car as opposed to downward as well as forward to the front. I don't even think it's possible for someone who backed into him to create that kind of bend. I would have to agree that the whole car doesn't sound on the level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 My thought is that since the hood release latch is also bent upward that someone tried to pry the hood open. Engine swap wouldn't bend a lever up and at the same time bend the rest of the sheet metal down. Maybe the release cable broke or someone tried to steal the engine at some point. Other then the dings you mentioned it does look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C92hatchX Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 i would love those rims :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 i would love those rims :drool: I know, I love the rims and the stance/drop. Not to mention the pretty nice leather interior. Don't think I want to mess with the amount of bodywork that I'd have to do on it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C92hatchX Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 yea he said something about the rad support its pretty bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 My thought is that since the hood release latch is also bent upward that someone tried to pry the hood open. Engine swap wouldn't bend a lever up and at the same time bend the rest of the sheet metal down. Maybe the release cable broke or someone tried to steal the engine at some point. Other then the dings you mentioned it does look nice. good observation i think you nailed it on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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