# Replacing my accord **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [January 10, 2008, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226 "2008-01-10T00:24:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jeffmw05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/1 "2008-01-10T00:24:23Z")
…with another one. I’m looking at a 97 Model, 130k - Standard transmission, new tires, “new” clutch, timing belt done at 90k, minor wear and tear, cold a/c. $4900. Do you guys think I should go for it? This will replace my 87 Model which is falling apart. I am going to have it inspected by my shop first. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/2 "2008-01-10T00:38:00Z")
If private the price is about $3000+, if dealer around $4000 for this vehicle. Don’t overpay for the Honda nameplate, the car is over 10 year old… ---
**Author:** ![galant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/77aa72/32.png) [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/3 "2008-01-10T02:25:20Z")
A lot will depend on the body rust, if there is some, then walk. I will have that “new” clutch checked. I am a bit suspicious of the repairs done prior to the sale of a used car. Still $4900 will buy you a 4-5 year old Taurus/Malibu. Maybe not the same reliability of Honda, but then I think the are going to be more reliable than a '97 Accord. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/4 "2008-01-10T02:54:40Z")
We don’t know enough about the car. Is it a DX, LX, or EX, and what engine does it have if it’s an EX? Is it a coupe, sedan or wagon? ---
**Author:** ![winarth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b5a626/32.png) [@winarth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winarth)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/5 "2008-01-10T04:23:54Z")
It may be worthwhile to have a “background check” done on any vehicle this old. Mileage is often turned back by dealers and I know of people who disconnect the odometer for months or years in order to keep the warranty and value of their vehicle. Take a look at the seats and pedals for wear or even if they look too new. The shop inspection is absolutely necessary. I have bought many used cars and have never found one that did not have some sort of problem. ---
**Author:** ![Jeffmw05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/6 "2008-01-10T04:52:15Z")
LX, Sedan - 2.3L 4cyl engine. ---
**Author:** ![Jeffmw05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/7 "2008-01-10T04:52:58Z")
Sorry, but I refuse to drive an “American” car. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2008, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-accord/9226/8 "2008-01-11T02:53:01Z")
Edmunds says it’s worth about $3400 from a private party if it has alloy rims and 4-wheel ABS. Even dealer retail on a clean car is about $4200. Other options can raise the value, but it seems overpriced. Offer $3200 and see what happens. I think that this car is new enough that Edmunds is a reasonable source. BTW, KBB says it’s worth $400 hundred more.