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Expertise
I can give honest, unbiased advice on what to look for when buying used cars, and what the general real life expectations are of most makes and models.

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I Grew up in a Ford Dealership that my family owned and operated for 35 years. We have owned a Ford, Chevy and Dodge Franchise. I have sold Hondas and Mitsubishis with knowledge of the Toyota lineup. I Have been in Used Cars only for the past 4 years Selling Domestics and imports. I have a lot of dealer connections on most makes and models. I have TV, Radio and Print Advertising experience.

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Associates degree in Business Administration.

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Through 1993 to 1997 Won all the awards Ford offered for Service Writers and Warranty Administrators. I Won Sales Award each year from Ford from 1998 to 2002.

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Used Cars - Fun Convertible - Honda Del Sol

Expert: Jay - 10/29/2009

Question
I have a '97 BMW 328 'vert, which a is fun sunny-weekends-only toy car, but "it's always something" going wrong.
I'm thinking of replacing it with a 94 - 97 Honda Del Sol, not a project car, one in excellent condition.
There are a lot of these around, many where previous owner has upgraded, repainted, and swapped original Civic engine with bigger one from Acura.
Is this a good choice, or am I asking for trouble??
(Yes I know these have rain leaks, but will only be driven in rain by accident.)
If this car not a good choice, what would you recommend???

Answer
As for the Honda Del Sol's in general, I think they are pretty good cars, that you should have little to no problems with, however, I just dont know what you can expect with an engine swap, I just do not have enough knowledge in that area. In general I would think if it was done right, there should not be any problems, but I would still go through all the processes of purchasing a used car in running a carfax report, have it mechanically inspected, and find out all you can about what all has been done to the car, and how well was it all done.
If I had to recommend any, I would include the Del Sol in that, and maybe add the Honda 3000, or Mazda Miata, simply because those are the ones I have a little experience with, and they seem to be decent cars.

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