The Honda Civic, the first Honda model to spark American interest, was introduced in 1973, offering an affordable and gas-efficient car, important for the decade's economy. Many models followed suit, and there now are nearly 40 years of used Hondas from which to choose.
Identification
Choose your Honda model. Honda offers a variety of different vehicles. The SUVs include the CRV, Pilot, Element and the Passport. Cars include the Prelude, Accord, Civic, Del Sol, CRX, S2000 and Honda Fit. There is also the Honda Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline pickup truck. If you need to compare different models for recommended prices, size, room, torque or even professional reviews, use the Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book or NADA websites (see Resources).
Considerations
Follow the Department of Motor Vehicle laws in your state. Call or stop into a local office to inquire about the purchase process. Some states require a bill of sale, some do not. Most states will not allow you to title a vehicle if the previous owner has a lien listed. If you're using a lender, make sure the vehicle is one that the bank would extend a loan toward. For example, older vehicles like the CRX or older model Accords and Civics will not likely be approved for a loan. Discuss any lending requirements (like age or mileage) with your lender beforehand.
Types
Shop for the Honda model you want in the right place. Many newer models are available at a Honda dealership, having been taken in on trade toward a new vehicle. Newer models are also available at used car and other new car dealers because of trade-ins or auction purchase. Go to the websites of dealers in your area to review individual Honda inventory. You can find older models in the classified sections of your local newspaper or on Craigslist. Join online forums, where you can often find older, collectible or performance-modified Hondas. Some forums include the HondaAccordForum, HondaCivicForum, or HondaClub.com (see Resources).
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