89 LXi for parts (Central NY)

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11-10-2003, 01:22 PM
lecherousjester

89 LXi for parts (Central NY)

Well, I blew a head gasket on my 89 LXi, and it's time to say goodbye. I definitely don't have the knowledge to do it myself, and I've been quoted anywhere from $650 to $900 by 4 different places. The car itself was running wonderfully before the gasket blew. The body is in rough shape, but not too much rust. As far as I know, the rest of the engine is in pretty good shape. It has 213,000-something miles on it, and I'm only the 2nd owner.

The transmission to my knowledge is in great condition, and I've never had any problems with it whatsoever. I also just put 2 brand new front tires on the car, but the back ones are pretty worn. Passed NYS inspection about a month and a half ago, and as of now it still has plates, I just wouldn't drive it anywhere. It drives, I guess, but not well (as you'd imagine). I was able to drive it about 15 miles home yesterday, but it wasn't pleasant. If you want to come here and pick it up, I'm asking for $300 obo. I'll work to ship it to someone, but I doubt that's going to be a reasonable option in this case.

If you need any more info on the car, just let me know.

Thanks guys.

EDIT : I'm located in Auburn, NY - area code 13021.
11-10-2003, 02:12 PM
SteveDX89

I'm definitely interested in the whole car. I would just need to talk to my grandpa about picking it up and storage.
11-10-2003, 06:34 PM
lecherousjester

Well, just let me know when you get it all figured out... I'm looking at getting a 93 Accord SE coupe, and I need all the money I can get for the down payment.
11-10-2003, 06:50 PM
offthahook

Quote:

Originally posted by lecherousjester
Well, just let me know when you get it all figured out... I'm looking at getting a 93 Accord SE coupe, and I need all the money I can get for the down payment.

Those SE's are tight, kid. If you don't sell your coupe to dude, you gonna part it out or try to sell it whole??
11-10-2003, 07:15 PM
SteveDX89

I'll give my grandpa a call sometime tomorrow. I don't think he'll have a problem with it but I just want to make sure. I'll let you know what the scoop is. Thanks dude!! Your car is just what I was looking for.
11-10-2003, 07:35 PM
lecherousjester

Quote:

Originally posted by offthahook
Those SE's are tight, kid. If you don't sell your coupe to dude, you gonna part it out or try to sell it whole??

I don't really know how to part it out, so I guess I'm going to sell it whole as a parts car.
11-11-2003, 04:29 PM
lecherousjester

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveDX89
I'll give my grandpa a call sometime tomorrow. I don't think he'll have a problem with it but I just want to make sure. I'll let you know what the scoop is. Thanks dude!! Your car is just what I was looking for.

If you end up wanting the car, do you want the tires too? If not, I might have a buyer and I could knock the price for you down to whatever he gives me for the tires. Let me know.
11-11-2003, 04:43 PM
SteveDX89

I called my grandpa tonight and he wasn't home so I should here back from him tomorrow. I'd like to keep the tires so I can move it around if I need to. You could sell what's on the car if you want and just snag some steelies from the junkyard.
11-11-2003, 08:31 PM
lecherousjester

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveDX89
I called my grandpa tonight and he wasn't home so I should here back from him tomorrow. I'd like to keep the tires so I can move it around if I need to. You could sell what's on the car if you want and just snag some steelies from the junkyard.

Well, I talked to the kid and he doesn't want the tires anymore, so forget about that.
11-12-2003, 06:59 AM
SteveDX89

Everything looks to be a go for getting the car. I'm not sure when I'll be able to pick it up yet. My grandpa is going into the hospital tomorrow so it could be this weekend or next. Will you take $250 for it?
11-12-2003, 09:38 AM
lecherousjester

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveDX89
Everything looks to be a go for getting the car. I'm not sure when I'll be able to pick it up yet. My grandpa is going into the hospital tomorrow so it could be this weekend or next. Will you take $250 for it?

How about $275? I'm basically selling off everything I own to get a down payment for this 93 Accord SE I found, and I borrowed exactly $275 from my brother for it. I probably won't be around at all next weekend because of Black Friday and working retail, heh...but I'm sure someone will be. Either way, if you let me know when you'll be there, I can take my lunch break from work then or something. This weekend I'll probably be around quite a bit on Saturday and a little on Sunday.

I'll PM you with my contact info.

Edit : Also, just curious - what are your plans? I noticed you have a DX... fix the gasket and do a swap? That's my first guess, heh.
11-12-2003, 02:11 PM
SteveDX89

I thought Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. If that's true, Black Friday is the 29th. 3 weekends from now. I'm trying to go for this weekend but like I said I can't guarantee it. 275 sounds good to me.

I don't want to post my plans in a public forum. I think there's only 2 people on the board that know because I needed info. They're helping a lot. I wanna get everything done before I show it that way I actually have what I say. It's not going to be I'm getting this and that and never follow through.
11-12-2003, 05:52 PM
lecherousjester

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveDX89
I thought Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. If that's true, Black Friday is the 29th. 3 weekends from now. I'm trying to go for this weekend but like I said I can't guarantee it. 275 sounds good to me.

Yeah, I'm an idiot, lost track of dates there, heh. Well, just let me know.
11-12-2003, 07:05 PM
SteveDX89

Will do sir. Thanks for keeping up with the posts and giving me a heads up and a hope. :super:
11-12-2003, 07:52 PM
HostileJava

Is the tranny a 5speed or an Auto? If it's a 5speed I'd be interested in it once your done doing the swap Steve. Does this mean you don't want the FI parts from my hatch?
11-13-2003, 04:23 AM
SteveDX89

I'm gonna pass on those parts from your car James. I don't know if they'll work for my car. I never heard back from carotman. Hopefully, someone else can take them off your hands. Thanks for hanging onto them for me though.
11-19-2003, 08:33 AM
bertoaccord89

do you have left front door glass im interrested will pick up if in good condition . how much
11-19-2003, 08:36 AM
bertoaccord89

email me if so
11-19-2003, 09:37 AM
SteveDX89

Quote:

Originally posted by bertoaccord89
do you have left front door glass im interrested will pick up if in good condition . how much

Sorry dude, whole car is mine.
11-19-2003, 01:45 PM
LyFeWoRx

want to sell a window out of iT?
11-19-2003, 02:17 PM
SteveDX89

I don't have it yet. I don't want to take windows out because I'm using some interior parts. Can't have the stuff getting ruined. I won't be taking anything apart until spring anyway. Sorry.
11-21-2003, 12:18 PM
lecherousjester

Where do we stand on this? My mom's starting to get pissed at me for having two cars in the driveway, so hopefully you can pick this up soon.
11-24-2003, 07:08 AM
bertoaccord89

if steve does not pickup car are you going to part it out. ineed drivers glass (door) will pickup . maybe take vsome oter stuff off your hands too.
11-24-2003, 07:26 AM
bertoaccord89

email me if interested.