Is a 2007 Honda Accord EX with 156,000 miles for $1,800 a good deal?
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Since it’s a 6th generation V6 with an automatic transmission, I’m guessing there’s probably an issue with the transmission (or something else) at that price. If not, it’s an amazing deal. Most similar Accords from 2006/2007 with those miles are listed for $5,000-$8,000 right now.
Whenever I’m looking to buy a car, I bring my OBDII scanner with me. It often helps me see if a trouble code was recently cleared by checking how many miles have passed since the last issue. Also, what’s up with the passenger seat belt?
Once, I went with a friend to test drive a car, and I noticed one of the rear wheels was bent, even though he couldn’t feel it. It turned out the owner had hit a curb while driving on ice, so we didn’t buy it.
I can’t buy anything that runs for $1,800 where I live.
I’d check if the car has any service history and see if the timing belt has been replaced. Also, look for common issues like power steering leaks at the pump and rack. The V6 transmissions often fail or slip, so drive it before buying and check the fluid level for any strange shifting or hesitation. I own a 2003 Accord EX with a V6 that had a bad transmission when I bought it. If everything looks good, these cars are usually reliable. This one seems clean inside and out.
Even if the transmission might be about to fail, you could likely replace it and still save money. Check everything carefully; if it looks good, buy it, change all the fluids, and then drive it until it breaks down (just keep up with regular maintenance). I had one like this and never had transmission problems, but I changed the fluid more often than the manual recommended—about every 20,000 miles.
The tow hook and dark tint makes me think this thing was raw dogged hard.
First red flag is the tow hook guy thinks he’s driving a race car so expect he drove it like one
Something is wrong with that car, absolutely. Now it might be worth it if the cost of repair is not excessive but, I would be extremely cautious.