1993 JDM Honda Accord

[psychojv]

I was thinking about picking this up as a daily, thoughts?


Edit: well, decided to pass on it.

[steelbluesleepR]

That looks an awful lot like a "subtle" attempt to sell with one post...

edit: it's also in no way JDM.

[jhoff]

Sleeper is what it is. Not bad for the price.

[djcaz_aom]

Smells like spam to me.

[psychojv]

Never owned a honda before and I am new to these type of engine swaps. I asked a friend who knows cars but also said to check with forums. Just wanted other opinions as well. I didn't even know what BARd meant until I researched.

[deevergote]

Not a damn thing about that is JDM besides the engine.
At least the engine came from the best possible source.

The black fenders and bumper make me think the car was in an accident.
The seller says it'll be BAR'd before the sale, so that's good. It would definitely be shady if he just said "everything is ready to go, you just need to get it BAR'd." Because that would mean "I can't make this legal, and I want it to be your problem instead of mine!"

I can't tell if the swap was done correctly from pictures. It's clean, so that's good. If the swap was done well, and the car isn't missing anything important... unless you think power steering is important, because this car does not have it. Depending on how the power steering has been removed, it could result in a dried out rack and pinion. Inquire about that before buying. The rack would have needed to be converted to "manual", or at least the lines should have been looped with fluid in them.

The price is only a little more than what the H22 swap with M2B4 trans would be worth, however. So if the swap was done correctly, and the rest of the car is in decent condition, it's not an unfair price.
The seller does seem to know what he's talking about. I've seen ads where all the "custom" stuff is listed, and there are errors like crazy. I didn't notice anything in the description that made think this seller was full of shit.

Check it out. Ask about the power steering, ask why the black fenders and bumper are there. Inspect the suspension components (especially ball joints) to be sure they're in good shape... and it could be worth the purchase.

[AAPOQ]

I was thinking about picking this up as a daily, thoughts?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...817002276.html

Did you start a profile to sell your accord?

[psychojv]

Did you start a profile to sell your accord?

Not my accord. I am trying to look for answers before I possibly purchase

[psychojv]

Not a damn thing about that is JDM besides the engine.
At least the engine came from the best possible source.

The black fenders and bumper make me think the car was in an accident.
The seller says it'll be BAR'd before the sale, so that's good. It would definitely be shady if he just said "everything is ready to go, you just need to get it BAR'd." Because that would mean "I can't make this legal, and I want it to be your problem instead of mine!"

I can't tell if the swap was done correctly from pictures. It's clean, so that's good. If the swap was done well, and the car isn't missing anything important... unless you think power steering is important, because this car does not have it. Depending on how the power steering has been removed, it could result in a dried out rack and pinion. Inquire about that before buying. The rack would have needed to be converted to "manual", or at least the lines should have been looped with fluid in them.

The price is only a little more than what the H22 swap with M2B4 trans would be worth, however. So if the swap was done correctly, and the rest of the car is in decent condition, it's not an unfair price.
The seller does seem to know what he's talking about. I've seen ads where all the "custom" stuff is listed, and there are errors like crazy. I didn't notice anything in the description that made think this seller was full of shit.

Check it out. Ask about the power steering, ask why the black fenders and bumper are there. Inspect the suspension components (especially ball joints) to be sure they're in good shape... and it could be worth the purchase.

Thank you for the info!
When I spoke to him, he said the car is prepped for BAR but he has not BARd it, that I would have to get it BARd. After reading you reply now it seems shady. I do not want to be stuck with it in trying to make it legal.

However, I am going to ask about the power steering.

[deevergote]

Yeah, I wouldn't buy that car if it wasn't BAR'd first. If it's 100% legal, it's worth buying... as long as it all checks out.

[RyanD]

What does bar'd mean?

[psychojv]

When you guys refer to it as no way JDM - What does that mean?

[deevergote]

JDM means "Japanese Domestic Market". It means that it was intended for sale in Japan. Japanese cars have the steering wheel on the right side. This is a USDM car. The engine is JDM, nothing more.
Also, it doesn't really matter. People just like to say JDM because it gets the kiddies all excited.

[jhoff]

Japan Domestic Market.
However most Accords where made in good old Ohio.

[deevergote]

What does bar'd mean?

Legal status in California in terms of emissions. It's why swaps are a serious pain in the ass there.