A true record of the car hunting process. After looking at too many problem cars, I finally found the high-quality high-end Sibo Rui.

Hello everyone, what I bring to you today is the Honda Platinum that I bought for a friend. Compared with the high value retention rate of the Honda Accord, the Honda Platinum has a relatively good price/performance ratio. I will give it to you today. Let’s have a chat.

First, let’s talk about where this car came from. This car was found for a friend in Henan. His original budget was 70,000 yuan and he was looking for a 2.5-inch Ruiyi coupe. Later, he got a 2.5-inch Ruiyi coupe. There are very, very few Ruiyi cars in good condition, but there are quite a few that are cheap. Among second-hand cars, you get what you pay for is an eternal law, and I didn't care about the condition of the car.

Later, I looked for many, many more, but they were either in poor condition or had too many kilometers. I also saw a 2.0 coupe, and the photos showed it was in excellent condition, but the real engine looked terrible, so I said it was a second-hand car. The water is really deep. Not only the condition of the car and frame need to be repaired, but also the condition of the engine, gearbox and chassis are also very important.

I also told this brother at the time that there are many cars, but there are too few to choose from. Whether it is Ruiyi or other cars, there are many cars, but how do you know whether it is good or not? You came all the way from Henan to find me again, and I can't find a random one to fool you. I can't do this, it's unconscionable.

Later on, I got this Siborui

After searching for a long time, I couldn’t find a car in good condition. Then I asked him if he would consider other cars? Then he said that Sibolui could also be used, and then he found this car next to him. I was also satisfied with the condition and price. It is a personal first-hand car. The car has been repainted and there are no accidents. It has a high configuration of 2.4 and has heated seats and paddle shifters. There are dual electric seats, original large-screen navigation, etc. Needless to say about the configuration. However, the car also had some minor problems. The air conditioner was not cool. I picked up the car out of town and it was very hot in the summer in August. I went to a repair shop and was told that this one was broken and that one was broken and it would cost 2,000 to 3,000 yuan. I said I would go back and repair it myself. Well, later I drove two hours on the highway and came back, and I paid a few hundred yuan to settle it. So not only is there a lot of money for second-hand cars, but there is also a lot of money for car repairs!

After I got it back, I hurriedly repaired the air conditioner and then this brother came to pick up the car. So this second-hand car is really in deep water. Every second-hand car is basically priced. If you spend money to repair it, there will be more or less some minor problems. If you buy it from me, I have to clean it up for you no matter what. If you don’t have time to clean it up, I will also have to tell you where the oil and water need to be replaced and what is broken. Question, approximately how much it will cost, trust is mutual. I don’t think second-hand cars are scary. What’s scary is not understanding them. If I can tell you where this car has been touched, repaired, or repaired, then second-hand cars won’t be that scary.

At the end of the day, the Spiro is actually the European version of the sports version of the Accord. It used the same engine and chassis as the Accord, but there are some subtle differences in fine tuning between the two, especially in this generation. , basically the same; then during the subsequent facelift process, the two changes were relatively large. For example, the last batch of Sibo Rui was equipped with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox, a 2.4L self-priming engine, and 208 horsepower. , and the ninth-and-a-half-generation Accord was equipped with a CVT gearbox, a 2.4L self-priming engine, and 186 horsepower.

In terms of appearance, due to the sporty status of the Sprint, the appearance is not as grand as the Accord. The Accord back then looked very grand and businesslike from the front and other aspects. Sibo Rui looks more sporty.

The interior looks somewhat similar to that of the Accord, but compared to the interior of the eighth-generation Accord, I prefer the interior of the Spiral. The interior of the Spiral looks more elegant. The younger and more sporty ones are more to my taste.

The configuration is relatively rich, and it is positioned as a B-class car after all, with a large screen, reversing image, electric seats, etc. The configuration is very high, which is what you need. It has some common configurations, which are enough for your daily use.

The rear seat of this car still has rear entertainment. I don’t know if it was added by the original owner or it was built into the original car. The experience I have in the rear seat is very comfortable, especially The seats of such old cars back then were very comfortable. The leather seats of the original car were really good in texture and comfort; this batch of SPIRIUS actually did not have an advantage in terms of space. , but when you sit in it, it is still enough for home use.

The engine and gearbox are the same as those of the Accord. The 2.4L naturally aspirated engine is matched with a 5AT gearbox. I won’t say much about the reliability of this powertrain. It has good market reputation. Over there, I have told you in detail before, so I won’t go into too much detail.

After driving the Simplin, you can experience the surging driving experience brought by this powertrain. Although the Accord was positioned as a business car back then, the powertrain it was equipped with still drove like a car. It is relatively sporty; the 2.4L Sibo Rui can surprise you when you drive it - it has its own noise! It's very comfortable to drive and very sporty.

Okay, this episode of our program ends here. If you have any questions about second-hand cars, please leave me a message and comment.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.