Hi guys, I'm shopping around for a 7th Gen Accord on the Honda Approved Used website. Right now I'm pretty open about petrol and diesel options, (in other words, I can't seem to make my mind up). I feel strongly towards the diesel, I just am not sure about maintenance costs. After reading some posts on here though, my mind is set at ease.
The other problem I have is the good cars are scattered throughout the country, so it's extremely difficult for me to go and test drive them all before making a decision.
I spoke to this salesman in Southall Honda and he said that if I like a particular car anywhere in the country, they can get it for me. But I'd have to buy it blind (well, only by reading about it on paper). So I guess my first question is, is this a crazy idea? If I test drive a 2.2 diesel locally to see how it feels, then buy a similar one (but with higher mileage, 2-3 years older) from another dealership and get it shipped over, is the Honda Approved Used checks system reliable enough? I'm a noob when it comes to cars so I wouldn't know much about what to check anyway.
These are a few I've shortlisted:
- 2.2i CTDi Sport Saloon - 60k - 2007
- 2.0i VTEC SE Saloon - 30k - 2007
- 2.0i VTEC Type-S Saloon - 25k - 2007
Any advice please?
The other problem I have is the good cars are scattered throughout the country, so it's extremely difficult for me to go and test drive them all before making a decision.
I spoke to this salesman in Southall Honda and he said that if I like a particular car anywhere in the country, they can get it for me. But I'd have to buy it blind (well, only by reading about it on paper). So I guess my first question is, is this a crazy idea? If I test drive a 2.2 diesel locally to see how it feels, then buy a similar one (but with higher mileage, 2-3 years older) from another dealership and get it shipped over, is the Honda Approved Used checks system reliable enough? I'm a noob when it comes to cars so I wouldn't know much about what to check anyway.
These are a few I've shortlisted:
- 2.2i CTDi Sport Saloon - 60k - 2007
- 2.0i VTEC SE Saloon - 30k - 2007
- 2.0i VTEC Type-S Saloon - 25k - 2007
Any advice please?