Should i buy 06 honda civic?

So i'm saving up money to buy a decent used car. My sister is selling her 06 honda civic with 130k miles on it for 4200. Is this a good price/ good buy? She had to have the motor replaced at like 20k but i think that was faulty with a lot of the 06s. I know she maintains it very well. I'm just scared because i don't want to buy one then have it kick the can in a year because i'm a poor college student. Haha Thanks!

The Civic is a good car (always one of the best) and that is way better than most any other price you will find. And as it is your sister, you know how it has been treated, and that she will not knowingly take advantage of you (she will have to see you every Christmas and thanksgiving for the rest of her life)

Sounds like you could go for it.

Since it's from a family member, then this is definitely worth considering. You know how well your sister took care of the car. Honda's since the 2000 model year have really gone downhill. Your sister's motor replacement is a testament to that. I'd say the price is okay.

Take the car with your sister to CarMax for a no obligation cash offer.

A fair deal for both you and your sister is probably $800-1200 more than CarMax offers you.

If they only offer $2000-2500, you shouldn't be paying $4200.

If they offer $32-35, then paying $4200 is fair.

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