We are looking to buy a used honda civic LX model 2003 in good condition with 51k miles on it. The dealer price is 12,340$. But we will be using the car in snow in Michigan and honda LX models before 2006 don't have ABS. is ABS a must for snow driving?. if not,is this deal good enough?thanks a lot for your advice.

ABS is not essential for snow, in my opinion. I can't advise you whether it's a good deal or not. If you do buy the car, my advice is to change ALL fluids (engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, clutch fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant) right away. Then, you know what you have.

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I'd prefer to have a Civic without ABS--keep it simple and inexpensive to operate and maintain. My wife used to drive a 1994 Accord EX. The ABS developed major problems, due to poor design, and cost $2,000 to fix. The fancy Accord EX, with ABS, is history, but my 1993 Civic DX, without ABS, is a keeper.

ABS is not essential for snow, in my opinion. I can't advise you whether it's a good deal or not. If you do buy the car, my advice is to change ALL fluids (engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, clutch fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant) right away. Then, you know what you have.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-46563.html#post219991

I'd prefer to have a Civic without ABS--keep it simple and inexpensive to operate and maintain. My wife used to drive a 1994 Accord EX. The ABS developed major problems, due to poor design, and cost $2,000 to fix. The fancy Accord EX, with ABS, is history, but my 1993 Civic DX, without ABS, is a keeper.

Thanks a lot for your answer. Could you suggest any good websites to look for used cars?thanks a lot.

Sorry, I don't stay close enough to the car market. I keep what I have for years and years.