Condition of underside ok for age/price?
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Hi all,
Ive been looking for a honda accord mk7 with the k24 and a manual box for a while now as they are very rare with the engine and gearbox combo. I am going to view a Type S trim 2005 example soon up for £4k which has FSH and looks generally tidy with an advisory free MOT as of today. In the ad the seller mentioned they would Lanoguard the underside and i asked if i could get a video of the underside and any noteable rust.
As requested ive just had this underbody video from the seller. It looks a bit wet still from the Lanoguard and I think there is a slight red "glow" on the right side of the car looks like a reflection of something on the ground of the garage, Maybe a tool cart or creeper.
The only other notable rust is on the drivers rear arch, i intend to get this sorted as soon as possible if i get the car but just want to make sure its not too bad.
But considering all this does it look OK in terms of rust and fair for the asking price? i of course intend to give it a good inspection when i view the car but just wanted some second opinions before i take the time to view as its quite far away from me.
Thanks
Underside Video - imgur.com/a/fAriVgv
Rear Drivers arch rust - imgur.com/a/NpJP9H0
Ive been looking for a honda accord mk7 with the k24 and a manual box for a while now as they are very rare with the engine and gearbox combo. I am going to view a Type S trim 2005 example soon up for £4k which has FSH and looks generally tidy with an advisory free MOT as of today. In the ad the seller mentioned they would Lanoguard the underside and i asked if i could get a video of the underside and any noteable rust.
As requested ive just had this underbody video from the seller. It looks a bit wet still from the Lanoguard and I think there is a slight red "glow" on the right side of the car looks like a reflection of something on the ground of the garage, Maybe a tool cart or creeper.
The only other notable rust is on the drivers rear arch, i intend to get this sorted as soon as possible if i get the car but just want to make sure its not too bad.
But considering all this does it look OK in terms of rust and fair for the asking price? i of course intend to give it a good inspection when i view the car but just wanted some second opinions before i take the time to view as its quite far away from me.
Thanks
Underside Video - imgur.com/a/fAriVgv
Rear Drivers arch rust - imgur.com/a/NpJP9H0
This one looks tidy.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024022970...
Not affiliated with the seller in any way.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024022970...
Not affiliated with the seller in any way.
The bit you asked about:
I can’t see much at all on my phone screen, and to be honest a cursory walk under the vehicle isn’t going to show you much anyway. Cars tend to rust in awkward, inaccessible places where there are seams in the metal and where crud and water collects. So around mounting points, lower sections of wheel arches etc. The surface condition of suspension components (which can be relatively easily replaced) and flat, exposed areas of floor/underside doesn’t tell you much. Even less when it’s dripping in sheep oil.
Has the seller Lanoguarded it because they’re a nice guy and proud of their car, or to make it look good in a walk around video?…
The bit you didn’t ask about:
These are lovely cars and as you say, very rare these days. I’ve seen a saloon with 50k miles sell for around £7k (after 4 or 5 weeks) and a tourer with 75k miles sell for £3.5k). That one was underpriced and sold in a few days. Most of these have moon mileage so buy with care. The one you’re viewing has aftermarket wheels.
Good luck!
I can’t see much at all on my phone screen, and to be honest a cursory walk under the vehicle isn’t going to show you much anyway. Cars tend to rust in awkward, inaccessible places where there are seams in the metal and where crud and water collects. So around mounting points, lower sections of wheel arches etc. The surface condition of suspension components (which can be relatively easily replaced) and flat, exposed areas of floor/underside doesn’t tell you much. Even less when it’s dripping in sheep oil.
Has the seller Lanoguarded it because they’re a nice guy and proud of their car, or to make it look good in a walk around video?…
The bit you didn’t ask about:
These are lovely cars and as you say, very rare these days. I’ve seen a saloon with 50k miles sell for around £7k (after 4 or 5 weeks) and a tourer with 75k miles sell for £3.5k). That one was underpriced and sold in a few days. Most of these have moon mileage so buy with care. The one you’re viewing has aftermarket wheels.
Good luck!
Yellowfez said:
Jap cars are terrible rust buckets, so for that fact this one really isn’t so bad for an old Honda for sure
I have a mk3.5 mx5 so i am aware of japanese cars tendancy to rust unfortunately, i know these accords are great and the k24 is a great engine so on the fence to be honest!griffter said:
The bit you asked about:
I can’t see much at all on my phone screen, and to be honest a cursory walk under the vehicle isn’t going to show you much anyway. Cars tend to rust in awkward, inaccessible places where there are seams in the metal and where crud and water collects. So around mounting points, lower sections of wheel arches etc. The surface condition of suspension components (which can be relatively easily replaced) and flat, exposed areas of floor/underside doesn’t tell you much. Even less when it’s dripping in sheep oil.
Has the seller Lanoguarded it because they’re a nice guy and proud of their car, or to make it look good in a walk around video?…
The bit you didn’t ask about:
These are lovely cars and as you say, very rare these days. I’ve seen a saloon with 50k miles sell for around £7k (after 4 or 5 weeks) and a tourer with 75k miles sell for £3.5k). That one was underpriced and sold in a few days. Most of these have moon mileage so buy with care. The one you’re viewing has aftermarket wheels.
Good luck!
Thanks, yeah this one has 120k which is a touch higher than id like but im not worried about the engine so much as the chassis/sills etc. I am aware of the aftermarket wheels. On the fence about this one if im being honest, i know i will struggle to find another k24 manual estate soon but the rust could be an issue.I can’t see much at all on my phone screen, and to be honest a cursory walk under the vehicle isn’t going to show you much anyway. Cars tend to rust in awkward, inaccessible places where there are seams in the metal and where crud and water collects. So around mounting points, lower sections of wheel arches etc. The surface condition of suspension components (which can be relatively easily replaced) and flat, exposed areas of floor/underside doesn’t tell you much. Even less when it’s dripping in sheep oil.
Has the seller Lanoguarded it because they’re a nice guy and proud of their car, or to make it look good in a walk around video?…
The bit you didn’t ask about:
These are lovely cars and as you say, very rare these days. I’ve seen a saloon with 50k miles sell for around £7k (after 4 or 5 weeks) and a tourer with 75k miles sell for £3.5k). That one was underpriced and sold in a few days. Most of these have moon mileage so buy with care. The one you’re viewing has aftermarket wheels.
Good luck!
While Japanese cars do eventually rust, it's worth bearing in mind just how old these are now.
Most of their contemporaries are long scrapped by the time they're 20 years old - it's only the mechanical strength of the Japanese stuff that allows it to routinely get to this age without being especially well treated.
Our 2003 Accord Tourer has no apparent bodywork rust and only minor surface rust underneath despite it living outside and being used year round in darkest Aberdeenshire where they salt the roads for 7 months of the year.
Most of their contemporaries are long scrapped by the time they're 20 years old - it's only the mechanical strength of the Japanese stuff that allows it to routinely get to this age without being especially well treated.
Our 2003 Accord Tourer has no apparent bodywork rust and only minor surface rust underneath despite it living outside and being used year round in darkest Aberdeenshire where they salt the roads for 7 months of the year.
Emberrs said:
Having a fair bit of difficulty to be fair! these cars are gold dust now
A quick shufty at howmanyleft suggests rustdust may be more accurate.Put the reg no into the MOT history check, see if there are any advisories for corrosion.
Personally, I wouldn't find one a very attractive propositon, my boss had one new back in 05 or so, I thought my ancient Audi was a far better car at the time.
it's thirsty, expensive to tax and nothing special.
The only way it makes sense is to find a freak one with no rust, which you might get several years out of?
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Like you say very hard to find without 150k miles plus and manual but this one may be Ok
87k miles 1 owner £4295 it s a petrol so assume is engine your looking for
https://www.theaa.com/used-cars/cardetails/73-8465...
87k miles 1 owner £4295 it s a petrol so assume is engine your looking for
https://www.theaa.com/used-cars/cardetails/73-8465...
Edited by twokcc on Sunday 3rd March 19:29
twokcc said:
Like you say very hard to find without 150k miles plus and manual but this one may be Ok
87k miles 1 owner £4295 it s a petrol so assume is engine your looking for
https://www.theaa.com/used-cars/cardetails/73-8465...
Wrong engine. Wrong spec.87k miles 1 owner £4295 it s a petrol so assume is engine your looking for
https://www.theaa.com/used-cars/cardetails/73-8465...
Edited by twokcc on Sunday 3rd March 19:29
Type S is a K24 2.4L Vtec.
You could get the executive spec in a K24 but they are mostly Autos.
I know of an imported K24 tourer but again...auto not manual.
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