"Thudd" <goose1@cox-internet.com> wrote in message
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> "Nick" <npolite@NOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 2002 honda civic si, it has no rattles, fine sounding radio, fine
> workmanship, made in Swinson, England. I have low profile tires and still
no
> rattles. I also have a 2001 honda ex v6 coupe with Greddy exhaust and
cold
> air package which drives and handles better than the 2003 coupe. I will
stay
> away from the 2003. Like the man said any car will rattle as it get older.
> Before I buy any new car I will get in the trunk and have a friend wash it
> down with a good flowing hose and check for leaks etc. I will also drive
at
> least 10 miles with everything off to check for wind noise etc. I then
make
> them put it on a rack and I will check for leaks and things under the car.
I
> get a key to keep overnight, go back early in the morning when there is no
> traffic, start the car and make sure it cold starts and runs good and has
no
> cold rattles. This has saved me from buying a few lemons. I also pick cars
> that have just been off loaded if possible. Do not fall for we will fix it
> later.

Climb into the trunk? :-) Some of this makes sense but some is OTT.

I'll start another thread to get ideas on what other people look for in a
test drive.