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  1. 03-14-2004, 01:50 PM #1
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    Unhappy What model do i have? Warning: Extreme Newb

    Okay the car was debadged by the previous owner, and from searching the board I'm confused. He says its an LXi. But its carb'd, manual windows, manual driver side mirror, no passanger side mirror, no bose stereo. So what do I have?

    BTW, this is my first honda. Sorry for the newbness. Yes I've searched. Maybe not well enough.

    Oh and what the hell is that black pull knob on the left side of the steering wheel for? I pull it and nothing happends. I pushed up and down on my steering wheel with it pulled thinking it might be the tilt. The wheel didnt move up or down so... confused.

    Other then that, whatever model it is, it runs great, 160k miles, rebuilt auto. interior is in perfect shape, exterior could use minor (just minor though) work.

    I'll have pics later on in this thread.
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  2. 03-14-2004, 01:58 PM #2
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    It sounds like you have a DX there.

    The black knob you speak of is for the tilt steering; you have to pull it out and push it down to release the column and adjust the wheel.
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  3. 03-14-2004, 01:58 PM #3
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    pull out and push down onteh lever.. then it will move.. then pull back up and push in and it will lock...

    prolly a DX if you have black bumpers, LX if you have painted bumpers.. but with no power... prolly a DX

    check the title!!! or www.carfax.com and do a VIN search

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  4. 03-14-2004, 02:02 PM #4
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    yup, u have a DX on your hands. The LX's came with power windows, locks, mirrors.
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  5. 03-14-2004, 03:40 PM #5
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    dx boyeee.....
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  6. 03-14-2004, 03:57 PM #6
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    Damn I didn't know the Dx's had manual windows... That's got to suck.

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  7. 03-14-2004, 04:19 PM #7
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    Doesn't bother me. You use them what, one time when you first get the car? Hell I don't think I've adjusted mine in 2 years.
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  8. 03-14-2004, 04:23 PM #8
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    It doesn't bother you that you have to manually roll up the windows? When I had my base model Kia, it sure bugged the hell out of me.

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  9. 03-14-2004, 04:30 PM #9
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    No... it's like 3 swivels... big deal.
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  10. 03-14-2004, 05:03 PM #10
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    All for the less weight right ghettoaccord?
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  11. 03-14-2004, 05:56 PM #11
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    Manual mirrors are no biggie. I never use them anyway and my drivers side is jacked up. It won't go up high enough to be useful so I have to duck down to see out of it. I would like power windows though. It just seems more luxurious. I'll probably get those here sometime this year so it's cool.
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  12. 03-14-2004, 06:36 PM #12
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    lol.....no right side mirror....been there before...DX homie....manual mirrors never bother me....ok...they do...my bros t-bird has them and power mirrors....but my family has only had 3 cars with auto windows(outta like 12)
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  13. 03-14-2004, 06:42 PM #13
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    Well I have a passenger mirror
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  14. 03-14-2004, 06:57 PM #14
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    me too.....invest in one...it's worth it....just make sure you don't lose the bottom screw so it has a lean going upward
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  15. 03-14-2004, 08:10 PM #15
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    yeah, power mirrors are nice, i would rather have that then power windows. I always have a problem with worn out window motors and manual windows isnt much work and they are less costly and likely to break.
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  16. 03-14-2004, 09:29 PM #16
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    hell yea, power mirrors are the shit, like when ur waiting in a parking lot or somethin, u can check out chics walking and stuff with out moving or lookin obvious.
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  17. 03-14-2004, 09:35 PM #17
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    I can see it now... sitting back in your seat, look in your mirror and think "Helloooooo there!" *whiir* :mirror following girl: *whir whir whiiiiiiir* :girl looks at car, notices you, takes step: *whiiir* :her eyes still on mirror, steps back: *whiiir* :runs toward car, you go "Oh Shi*!!" and start car and speed off: *whiiir* :mirror following girl as you speed off:
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  18. 03-14-2004, 10:20 PM #18
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    whirrr whirr whirrrr whirrrr LMAO
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    niceeee lightbulb. I use them for when people have their brights on behind me or have a gigantic SUV and are riding my ass. What i do is move the mirror all the way out so it will reflect somewhat back at them.
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    oh great, the only pass. side mirror on ebay for the 3g is a power mirror. Bleh
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    try a junkyard.

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  23. 03-15-2004, 08:27 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis
    try a junkyard.
    Yea just got off the phone with the local import junkyard, $30 he says "if they have one"
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  24. 03-15-2004, 08:44 AM #24
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    damn 30 for a mirror? that seems like alot to me but i guess it's better than nothing. or maybe it isn't...

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