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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Xath" data-source="post: 4485502" data-attributes="member: 17040">#1.  You got had on the price if you bought your car recently, especially in that condition.  '94 Accords in your area bluebook at about $4000 for what you should expect to pay retail.  #2.  I don't know what you have in the way of salvage yards down there, but I'm in a similar situation to you.  My '94 Civic needs its radiator replaced.  The local salvage yard has tons of 92-95 civics in stock and will sell me a guaranteed radiator for $200, and install it for $100.  It'll take them a couple of hours to do it and they're open on Saturdays.  If i want to, I can even go out into the garage and watch the guys work on the car, so I can pick up a few pointers.Don't be afraid to explore all of your options.  I'm lucky enough to have 2 separate mechanics who I really trust.  It takes some serious shopping around, but the effort is worth it.  In the last month, I've had the following done: (moved to VA and had to get reinspected)- Replaced both Bellows boots (about $387 parts and installation)- Replaced 1 axle (part, labor, and tire rotation $250)- Replaced windshield (part $100, installation $50)- Replaced right front fender (part $50, installation done by me)- Replaced driver's seat (part $25, installation done by me)- Replaced rear tag light (part free, installation done by me)If I had had these things done at a Honda dealer or the like, the parts alone would have run me about $1000.  As it is, I was able to find really good deals on warrantied parts, and get them installed for less.  Like a doctor, it can never hurt to get a second or third opinion on your car.</blockquote>

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