Hello scotty and community, since my heart was broken that the Toyota Celica 1999-2006 is garbage, something else caught my eye. The Honda Civic 2.2D sport 6 manual-diesel powered engine from 2006 with 140 h.p. Not high mileage with 190000 km(118060.527 miles) Is this something I should consider buying or should I just move on?🤷♂️
I think @dan and @inthrustwetrust are probably the ones you can depend on.
I remember the 2.2D N-series engine particularly well.
This engine had a flaw where it would actually just blow it's gas recirculation pipes, Also the 2006 model year had issues with the timing chain, also I remember they recalled them to replace the exhaust manifold, but the new design was equally bad.
Also Judging by the "saying in your country" it might be important to state that this diesel does not work in a cold climate.
190,000km on this engine is more then I'd feel comfortable with at purchase,
Although this engine is completely ok, I recommend you just get a regular Honda Civic 1.8 petrol - they're just better.
Here's a detailed video on this engine - the guys here know more about this engine then probably anyone in the world.
https://youtu.be/mENmxcQ_QHQ
Do you have the option of any used 1.9L Octavias, from that same era?
Yes there are but they are much more expensive than the hondas. I saw a Subaru Impreza that is sold for very cheap. It is 2.D AWD from 2009 with 150 hp, but it says that the car does not start. I was wondering if I should call the guy and ask him what is the issue with the car.
It says in the offer that the car clicks and cranks but does not start. He listed the car for 3.3k leva which is like 1.9k dollars which is insane for a Impreza.
No, get something which runs & drives. Don’t fall into the trap of buying something ‘which seems like an easy fix’. For $2000, I’d gamble with the Civic. The old 1.9L Octavias are much more expensive for a reason, they were built like tanks..
I trust in this one because a friend of mine has one and he is satisfied but they are asking a fortune for this thing, at least for me is a fortune. They are selling them for 5k$ and I have 2.5$. On the other hand I want something compact and also sporty, because people here drive so carelessly and I don’t have trust in myself and others for a larger car. The new regulations state that if a car is older than 19 years it can’t be driven in the centre. The prices are going up for the cars like idk I don’t trust the car sellers cuz they import cars that are trash for other countries and here they sell them for big amount of money just because they are newer. For example I make 650$ a month(I am talking in dollars to be easier for you to understand) and let’s say that there is an average price for a car that is 2012 which is 6$. Madness. Most of the people here drive either Opel Corsa or renault or Ford and also VW golf 4. These are the cheapest to maintain and they drive them with propane-butane because it’s cheaper.
Is the Polo/Fabia diesel too small for your requirements?
Yeah, but it does not match my taste I am currently looking at Mazda rx8 but it says the engine was rebuild and also at the civics from 2006 to 2008
No mate, the Mazda RX8 is not for someone on a tight budget.. Stick to the ones which are cheap to maintain.
Will do! Focusing on the civics for now, will inspect several of them
I called for an inspection and I will be doing it around the 26th what are the main things I should be looking for
@dan has highlighted the known fault areas of the engine, in his post above. The car itself, make sure it’s rust free, accident free. Also start your inspection by checking the paperwork & legal documents first. Is there a mechanic where you can have the vehicle inspected by a professional mechanic? https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/used/
@miroslavkrumov On a RX-8 you'll be rebuilding that engine every 60,000km or so, and chances are it's going to be completely ruined by 200,000km.
rotary engines are fun to drive, not fun to own.
At first I didn’t know, but a friend of mine told me they had rotary engines. Even though they are though to own, I admire the way these are made. Don’t get me wrong I will not buy a car with engine like this unless I can afford it.
Well Honda make great vehicles unfortunately I have no experience with diesel Honda says they don't sell them here in the United States
Well as we say in my county you get a car and a woman with luck so we will see😅😅