On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 09:24:46 -0400, "Greg" <Greg@noreply.com> wrote:
>"Thudd" <goose1@cox-internet.com> wrote in message
>news:vjbjptbj2femd5@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "Nick" <npolite@NOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ipsajv826335ddqskoqalif7b8ai2qu484@4ax.com...
>> 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.
Fix your broken software, please.
http://www.webattack.com/get/oequotefix.shtml