# FEELER FS: 1997 CIVIC HX (now with more pics)
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407
**Category:** Classifieds
**Created:** [April 25, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407 "2008-04-25T09:18:46Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/1 "2008-04-25T09:18:46Z")
Let me start by saying this is definitely a feeler. I was considering posting this in gen auto for advice, but lets see how this goes.
I got word from a family member today that she is letting her car go. Its a 98 audi a4 qt 5 speed. immaculately maintained and at a smoking ‘inside the family’ deal :snky:
This deal is making me seriously consider letting my car go, so this thread is a TW/getting advice on what I should do.
Anywho…/ramble
Possibly up for sale is:
1997 Honda civic hx coupe
112,XXX
5 speed
bone stock all original
EDIT: squeaky clean carfax, I am the second owner
The good:
-bought from a honda dealer last summer
-tb and wp replaced
-oil changed every 3k
-tons of stuff replaced from honda (have all records/receipts)
-sportrack snowboard/ski rack included with sale
-washed atleast once a week, no rust, immaculate interior
-GREAT ON GAS
-clllleeeeeaaaannnnnnnn
EDIT: new tires up front, rear tires at about 60%(on sexy hx rims;))
-plugs, wires and filter less than 2 months ago
-new windshield jan.2008 (have reciept)
The bad:
-nothing except a few nicks and scratches due to its age
Asking price: 4500 neg.
kbb lists at 4500 and with the addition of theroofrack i think its a good starting price. if you don’t like it GTFO. This is a feeler and I am still not sure what to do.
If anyone is interested please pm me. If you have advice, feel free to post it up.
PICS:
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/2 "2008-04-25T10:33:19Z")
Woah. Where’s all the wear and tear and rust from 11 years of being a Honda in NY?
People are probably going to bitch about your price, and I am probably going to give them infractions for it. 😉 But for the cleanliness that price seems pretty good.
How many miles are on the Audi?
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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/3 "2008-04-25T10:35:34Z")
looks clean
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/4 "2008-04-25T11:09:54Z")
> [@Fry](#):
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> Woah. Where’s all the wear and tear and rust from 11 years of being a Honda in NY?
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> People are probably going to bitch about your price, and I am probably going to give them infractions for it. 😉 But for the cleanliness that price seems pretty good.
>
> How many miles are on the Audi?
thanks.
audi just broke 100k. all belts replaced, new oem turbo, only thing original is clutch. car is immaculate and has been in VA its whole life 🙂
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/5 "2008-04-25T11:14:37Z")
Control arms?
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/6 "2008-04-25T11:26:24Z")
> [@Fry](#):
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> Control arms?
on the audi? i’d have to ask
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/7 "2008-04-25T11:54:07Z")
Yeah the older A4’s are notorious (sp?) for control arm problems. Otherwise it sounds pretty solid. Still more of a risk of problems than the Civic, but you get more power and comfort so :gotme:
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/8 "2008-04-25T12:18:26Z")
> [@Fry](#):
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> Yeah the older A4’s are notorious (sp?) for control arm problems. Otherwise it sounds pretty solid. Still more of a risk of problems than the Civic, but you get more power and comfort so :gotme:
i see, thanks.
I definitely agree with you on risk factor. no doubt it will be more expensive to maintain
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### Author:  [@Jimmyjamz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jimmyjamz)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2008, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/9 "2008-04-25T14:14:31Z")
This car is incredibly clean. I haven’t seen a cleaner HX or any civic in a long time especially for being through New York winters.
Car runs great, it drives smooth, the clutch is absolutely solid… Very well maintained
If you want a unmolested civic this is definitely the car
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### Author:  [@jdmEK9gsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdmEK9gsr)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/10 "2008-04-26T00:42:04Z")
wow, glws. that is a really clean car that’ll get great gas mileage.
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/11 "2008-04-26T05:50:51Z")
update: bought the audi anyways. i could NOT pass it up for the price I got it for.
Thanks for the positive responses, and if anyone wants to take a look at the civic feel free to PM me.
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### Author:  [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/12 "2008-04-26T06:22:32Z")
wow. very nice and clean.
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### Author:  [@stmotorsports](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stmotorsports)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/13 "2008-04-26T07:45:53Z")
cleanest civic evr?
if i didnt already have like 17 hondas i’d consider this…
glws
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### Author:  [@tonymitss5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tonymitss5)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/14 "2008-04-26T08:27:21Z")
Do you have a receipt of the TB and H20 pump being replaced?
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/15 "2008-04-26T08:46:44Z")
> [@tonymitss5](#):
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> Do you have a receipt of the TB and H20 pump being replaced?
i would have to check. i bought it from a honda dealer with 92k on it. it was a trade in from the original owner. I am not sure if the paperwork is there, but I was assured it had been done by the first owner.
edit: i do however have the checklist from the honda techs showing everything replaced. If it had not been done honda would have done it in house before the sale. ill grab that paperwork sometime this weekend and also take some engine bay/quarter pics.
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### Author:  [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/16 "2008-04-26T09:02:27Z")
trade ya my steelies or my 15 wheels for your hx wheels and cash on my end 🙂
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/17 "2008-04-26T12:26:51Z")
> [@SilverGT](#):
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> trade ya my steelies or my 15 wheels for your hx wheels and cash on my end 🙂
no thanks.
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### Author:  [@tonymitss5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tonymitss5)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/18 "2008-04-26T12:34:32Z")
When you say lots of stuff replaced, I assume you have an exact list. Could you please post that up/pm/email? I am extremely interested, but I need to know exactly what had been replaced, and what I can budget into future repairs.
Also, does it have AC? Is it fully functional, does it blow cold?
Is the car still on the road so I could come take a test drive etc?
Thanks
Tony
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/19 "2008-04-26T13:26:42Z")
> [@tonymitss5](#):
>
> When you say lots of stuff replaced, I assume you have an exact list. Could you please post that up/pm/email? I am extremely interested, but I need to know exactly what had been replaced, and what I can budget into future repairs.
>
> Also, does it have AC? Is it fully functional, does it blow cold?
>
> Is the car still on the road so I could come take a test drive etc?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony
i have an exact list. put it this way, I am still torn on selling the car because i **DO NOT** forsee any repairs for quite some time _knocks on wood_
I am going to go through my paperwork either tomorrow or sometime monday, I will post up a picture of the Honda paperwork and I will prolly shoot you a PM. I will also take some more pics.
and yes, the AC blows ICE cold, and everything on the car is fully functional. It still has the original casette player behind the cup holders…lol
and yes the car is on the road, i still drive it everyday. its in Fredonia NY.
If anyone wants to meet up, please PM me.
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### Author:  [@wbpolk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wbpolk)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2008, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/feeler-fs-1997-civic-hx-now-with-more-pics/47407/20 "2008-04-26T19:12:22Z")
trade a 1992 gli?
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