Buying a Civic / 4G from Birmingham

[PowellyEG]

Just a random one, was looking at a VT for sale and noticed someone's comment on Birmingham being the worst place for a 4G (or any Civic) to go?? no offence but just wanted to ask why??

[jakescool1234]

Just people stereotyping the area mate.

[Gizmo]

Yes and No.

Very sore subject.

have a very DEEP dig on the forum.

[jakescool1234]

Hmm. I'm intrigued . .

[Owen92]

To be honest its not fair or reliable to stereo type buying a car from an area. Just because someones from Birmingham, doesnt mean their Civic is going to be a shed or by any means dodgy!
I bought my 4g from another forum member, who also lives in Birmingham, and he was very honest about the car, told me every niggle and fault with the car and was a very sound guy to deal with.
I would say, go and look at the car in question, hpi check it if you feel necessary, and throughly check it over (like you would buying any car).

Just my opinion, not trying to cause an argument or debate.
Owen

[COSWORTH]

Few people buy cars that look good but are far from it.
As a large majority have been through bham they seem to think they had a hard time here.

Just look over the car and get a second opinion n make sure everything matches up ie engine box. N it drives well

[mugenjay]

to be honest ive had a lot of dealling with buyers an sellers up in b'ham all mates now but honestly put it this way the b'ham lot put their honda's through its paces so at least you know its been well run in looool!!! never had any dodgy car or damaged past......they just rag the S*!t out of the revs lol how honda was ment to be driven

jay

[Owen92]

to be honest ive had a lot of dealling with buyers an sellers up in b'ham all mates now but honestly put it this way the b'ham lot put their honda's through its paces so at least you know its been well run in looool!!! never had any dodgy car or damaged past......they just rag the S*!t out of the revs lol how honda was ment to be driven

jay

What so because i drive a Honda and live near Birmingham it means i "rag" it everywhere? Yeah right mate!

[M8NYG]

to be honest ive had a lot of dealling with buyers an sellers up in b'ham all mates now but honestly put it this way the b'ham lot put their honda's through its paces so at least you know its been well run in looool!!! never had any dodgy car or damaged past......they just rag the S*!t out of the revs lol how honda was ment to be driven

jay

What so because i drive a Honda and live near Birmingham it means i "rag" it everywhere? Yeah right mate!

Its a never ending subject

[Tahir]

FFS someone lock this S*!t.

[PowellyEG]

Tahir, There was no offence meant by asking the question. In fact Im sure most people would be keen to understand why? I am not questioning any ones integrity when selling a car local to my good self, it just came up in conversation.

[dida4g]

FWIW I didn't lock this thread.
There's nothing offensive in asking questions.

[nominous]

I locked it.
Before the questions become offensive.