Vtec for sale

karthik247 · 23rd March 2005, 13:41

hi guys...there is this vtec for sale..the car has done just 25000kms and the owner is gonna sell it for 3lacs..it is a bargain but i think the car went through a serious accident but still looks in good shape

Shan2nu · 23rd March 2005, 13:43

3 lakhs for a 25K km Vtec? Most probably it's been through an accident or the owner is in a real hurry to sell it off. Did you ask the owner why he's selling for such a cheap rate?

But, on 2nd thought, don't give up until you check out the car yourself. U never know, it might be in good shape after all.

Shan2nu

Scuderia · 23rd March 2005, 13:52

try checkin the chassis no and registration no wid the dealer it is bought from... mite reveal smtin abt the car

frankly 25k run vtec for 3 smells funny

Steeroid · 23rd March 2005, 13:55

Do you know the owner, or is he a 'somebody' ? In the latter case its quite possible that he's just getting rid of one car since he's upgrading.

If you're smart, you should be able to extract some information from the Honda Service personnel (not officially, but off the record) - if the car had a major accident and still manages to look new its probably because panels have been replaced completely, which cant be done by local mechanics.

Try speaking to the employees at the service centre (not to the service manager or supervisor but to the guys actually doing the job) - they will remember big accident cases.

Worth taking the trouble if the asking price is 3 lakhs.

Steer

ajmat · 23rd March 2005, 14:02

Again, there is nothing wrong with a good repair job

GTO · 23rd March 2005, 14:02

Thats an absolute steal!! That is, if the car does not have any major issues.

1. Call the Honda Service Outlet and give them the chassis number. On the phone itself (with a little smooth talking) they will give you the entire history of the car. I had done this for 10 Vtecs before I picked up mine.

2. See whom the car is insured through, and call the insurance company for details, if any, on previous major claims.

3. Take this Vtec down to the Honda Service center and ask them to check it inside out. They charge between 500 - 1000 bucks but well worth it for a 90 minute checkup.

4. Very important : Check for paperwork authencity. Make sure that its not a stolen car.

If its clean, pick it up. And leave behind a HUGE thank you note.

GTO

jesal · 23rd March 2005, 14:32

pictures please. lets see why honda values finally came down

karthik247 · 23rd March 2005, 15:05

the guy is in a hurry to go to UK so he wants to seel the car off as soon as possible.....its 2yrs old but the car has done just 25k..the guy just uses it when he comes to india..all the insurance and paperwork are neat...there is a problem with the car tho'....

when u accelerate, there is a small missing..like a jerk and then the car takes off...wonder what it is?? the car did 100km/h easily..didn't take it further that that mark

jesal · 23rd March 2005, 15:09

even if he is in rush u should get 4 easy as from what the market is. u say its a 2003 that too. damn its a steal. get you get some pics of it. and more details colour and stuff thanks

Shan2nu · 23rd March 2005, 16:15

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when u accelerate, there is a small missing..like a jerk and then the car takes off...wonder what it is??

If it's a 2003 model then this shouldn't happen. Better get the car's timing checked. At 3 lakhs, it's an absolute steal. Book it ASAP!!.

Shan2nu

moralfibre · 23rd March 2005, 18:57

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Originally Posted by karthik247

but i think the car went through a serious accident but still looks in good shape

Hey Karthik... your location is TVM ... thats Trivandrum if I am not wrong... please let me know ASAP if you are not interested to buy it... my friends looking for a VTEC and wouldnt mind buying this car even if it has met with any serious accident..... EVERTYHING CAN BE CORRECTED TO PERFECTION FOR ANY CAR... nevertheless its an absolute steal... just go for it man... or buy it and sell it for a higher price you would easily mint 1.5-2 lakhs if the car is in good shape...

GTO · 23rd March 2005, 19:15

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EVERTYHING CAN BE CORRECTED TO PERFECTION FOR ANY CAR...

I disagree. In monocoques, it is extremely difficult to get a fine balance after a major (and I mean major) accident.

GTO

Shan2nu · 23rd March 2005, 19:24

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I disagree. In monocoques, it is extremely difficult to get a fine balance after a major (and I mean major) accident.

As long as the monocoque hasn't cracked anywhere, it is possible to get it into shape. A friend of my, hit a divider, at 150kmph in his Vtec. The chassis had to be put on a machine and re-shaped, since it hadn't cracked anywhere, it was as good as new when they were done with it.

I was at Whitefield Honda when his car was being wrenched back to shape.

Shan2nu

moralfibre · 23rd March 2005, 20:31

Hi GTO... about monocoques to be brought back to shape I guess Shan answered the question...

Shan2nu: The only problem that occurs after the body is got back in shape is that metal looses strength hence hardening of the metal is more important .....was the metal hardened again to the optimum level !!!

karthik247 · 23rd March 2005, 21:02

guys i'm not intrested in buying it...if anyone of you want it...lemme know and i'll give u his no. and e-mail id..

i think there is somthing wrong cuz otherwise why would he sell it for SUCH a low price right??!!

23rd March 2005, 13:41	#1
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Vtec for sale hi guys...there is this vtec for sale..the car has done just 25000kms and the owner is gonna sell it for 3lacs..it is a bargain but i think the car went through a serious accident but still looks in good shape
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23rd March 2005, 13:43	#2
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	3 lakhs for a 25K km Vtec? Most probably it's been through an accident or the owner is in a real hurry to sell it off. Did you ask the owner why he's selling for such a cheap rate? But, on 2nd thought, don't give up until you check out the car yourself. U never know, it might be in good shape after all. Shan2nu Last edited by Shan2nu : 23rd March 2005 at 13:47.
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23rd March 2005, 13:52	#3
Scuderia BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 127 Thanked: 8 Times	try checkin the chassis no and registration no wid the dealer it is bought from... mite reveal smtin abt the car frankly 25k run vtec for 3 smells funny
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23rd March 2005, 13:55	#4
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Do you know the owner, or is he a 'somebody' ? In the latter case its quite possible that he's just getting rid of one car since he's upgrading. If you're smart, you should be able to extract some information from the Honda Service personnel (not officially, but off the record) - if the car had a major accident and still manages to look new its probably because panels have been replaced completely, which cant be done by local mechanics. Try speaking to the employees at the service centre (not to the service manager or supervisor but to the guys actually doing the job) - they will remember big accident cases. Worth taking the trouble if the asking price is 3 lakhs. Steer
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23rd March 2005, 14:02	#5
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,866 Thanked: 27,981 Times View My Garage	Again, there is nothing wrong with a good repair job
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23rd March 2005, 14:02	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	Thats an absolute steal!! That is, if the car does not have any major issues. 1. Call the Honda Service Outlet and give them the chassis number. On the phone itself (with a little smooth talking) they will give you the entire history of the car. I had done this for 10 Vtecs before I picked up mine. 2. See whom the car is insured through, and call the insurance company for details, if any, on previous major claims. 3. Take this Vtec down to the Honda Service center and ask them to check it inside out. They charge between 500 - 1000 bucks but well worth it for a 90 minute checkup. 4. Very important : Check for paperwork authencity. Make sure that its not a stolen car. If its clean, pick it up. And leave behind a HUGE thank you note. GTO
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23rd March 2005, 14:32	#7
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	pictures please. lets see why honda values finally came down
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23rd March 2005, 15:05	#8
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	the guy is in a hurry to go to UK so he wants to seel the car off as soon as possible.....its 2yrs old but the car has done just 25k..the guy just uses it when he comes to india..all the insurance and paperwork are neat...there is a problem with the car tho'.... when u accelerate, there is a small missing..like a jerk and then the car takes off...wonder what it is?? the car did 100km/h easily..didn't take it further that that mark
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23rd March 2005, 15:09	#9
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	even if he is in rush u should get 4 easy as from what the market is. u say its a 2003 that too. damn its a steal. get you get some pics of it. and more details colour and stuff thanks
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23rd March 2005, 20:31	#14
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	Hi GTO... about monocoques to be brought back to shape I guess Shan answered the question... Shan2nu: The only problem that occurs after the body is got back in shape is that metal looses strength hence hardening of the metal is more important .....was the metal hardened again to the optimum level !!!
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23rd March 2005, 21:02	#15
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	guys i'm not intrested in buying it...if anyone of you want it...lemme know and i'll give u his no. and e-mail id.. i think there is somthing wrong cuz otherwise why would he sell it for SUCH a low price right??!!
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