Quick help, looking at a '93 Integra tomorrow morning

impreza_GC8 · Post by **impreza_GC8** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:18 am

Hey guys sorry for the short notice. I'm going with a buddy of mine to look at a early 90's Integra GS with 100k miles tomorrow morning. What sort of things should I be looking for? What sort of maintenance is important?

crx08 · Post by **crx08** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:26 am

oil leaks? condition of the interior/exterior? does it burn oil? run/drive fine?

impreza_GC8 · Post by **impreza_GC8** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:27 am

Thanks for the quick reply. Bump it up for some night owl responses.

v-tecivic · Post by **v-tecivic** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:40 am

crx08;214335 wrote:oil leaks? condition of the interior/exterior? does it burn oil? run/drive fine?

agreed^^

check cv boots for tears, suspension for worn balljoints, listen for any pops, creaks, and vibrations when test driving. go on smooth and bumpy roads. see how all the fluids are in the car. look at the tires for any abnormal wear patterns. that can be a give a way to needing an alignment or worn parts.

WierdAznDude · Post by **WierdAznDude** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:06 am

make sure the speakers work! haha jk man. GL man

impreza_GC8 · Post by **impreza_GC8** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:03 pm

^ Worst advice ever. Ok I'm about to go check out the car. Thanks for the responses.

impreza_GC8 · Post by **impreza_GC8** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:58 pm

Checked it out. The car was in great shape. Black '93 GS auto with absolutely no body damage, one door ding on the whole car. No quarter rust and only 93,000 miles. Got it for $1400!

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:19 pm

impreza_GC8;214392 wrote:Checked it out. The car was in great shape. Black '93 GS auto with absolutely no body damage, one door ding on the whole car. No quarter rust and only 93,000 miles. Got it for $1400!

Pics?

kleancut · Post by **kleancut** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:29 pm

carfax that shit like 9123793 million times.

them miles seem pretty damn sexy to be that old.

impreza_GC8 · Post by **impreza_GC8** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:34 pm

I didn't take pics. The car isn't mine. I didn't carfax it either. Clearly based on the body it was garage kept and not driven much therefore the low mileage makes sense. Is there a way to raise the idle on the car? Its idle causes some vibration within the cabin. It would be nice to raise it 200 rpm or so.