hi there

ray · Post by **ray** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:40 pm

Hi there everybody, I have not got a lude just yet but going to look at one tomoro night, its a gen 5 99 motegi 98000 miles the guy on the phone say its mint, so is there anything I should look out for with these cars because this wipl be my first lude

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:48 pm

RUSTY REAR ARCHES.

UNDERPOWERED 2.0I ENGINE.

Make sure that vtec works @ around 5.2k revs when engine is warm, if buying a 2.2 vtec.
also if the abs, 4ws and air bag lights illuminate when putting the ignition on and then extinguish after the car starts.
have a look at the engine code too, h22a5/6/7 but its the 8 you want.

welcome along.

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:52 pm

Welcome Sir!

As above. Call me sceptical, but I'm always a little suspect o mileage just below 100k - says the guy who bought his 11 years ago, on 98k

All I mean is, check it's not due any major bills - clutch cambelt etc and that the mileage tallies up correctly

Other than that, condition is everything, so as above re the arches, sills too.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:54 pm

if its an auto beware because they tend to go

handsomedanc · Post by **handsomedanc** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:56 pm

Welcome to the forum.
Yeah as above really but rust round the sunroof is another spot to check. ensure all the electrics work properly and if in doubt take a paperclip with you.

Good luck
Dan

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:59 pm

yeah as above make sure all the warning lights come on and go off especially the 4ws/srs and abs

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:59 pm

5's are prone to rust around the boot lock as well

as said really check the dashlight come on and go out to check the bulbs have not been removed

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:04 pm

just seen you didn't say if it was manuel or triptronic

only touch auto if you can only drive auto

the boxes are made of cheese

ray · Post by **ray** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:05 pm

Its a 2.2 vtec the fella on the phone said the arches are good, its £1400 so if its mint is that good money for one, mot was just done so all the dash would have to be working for that, its maual

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:08 pm

good luck, just dont let your heart rule your head. also check for oil leaks around the power steering pump, distributor sump and rocker cover. check how much smoke comes out of the back on vtec engagement.