hey honda guys.... opinions on this car?

[Zoom6]

This little guy is on craigslist and my older brother wants to buy it. He doesn't really know cars and asked me to go look at it. I'm not a Honda guy so outside of general safety stuff I'm not sure if I should be looking for or at anything specific. Thoughts?

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3698953081.html

[Th3Juggernaut]

well first check the swap, any paperwork on it? b18c1 went from 94-01 so it could be obd1 or 2. gsr trans tend to grind 3rd or 4th. if it's real noticeable or does it every shift that could be a problem soon. check leaking from the roof. hondas tend to start rotting the quarter panels so check it thoroughly for any quick fix jobs. and if it doesn't do 0-100 in under six seconds the VTAKKKKKK isn't working.

[MaliBoost]

Definitely check out the engine stamping so you dont get a b18b1 or something

[Zoom6]

Oh Christ. I don't know a damn thing about Honda engines.

[ill_eagle94]

It's right on the front of the block, easy to see. The grinding of a transmission would be more noticeable at high RPM. Would he let you do a compression test?

[Th3Juggernaut]

[Boosted Euro]

It's a swap
The add is in all caps
And it's in Derry..

I vote stay away ...


But looks clean minutes it looks like it have poke on the.front and not the rear.

[EuroTrash]

Paperwork to show the swap is legit would be my #1 priority with that car. Wouldn't ever want to deal with a stolen motor.

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Ok I just talked to my brother. I guess he got a bit excited about getting his license back after 10 years (long story). His budget is actually around 1500, not 3k. Thanks for looking anyway guys.

[Boosted Euro]

Being.that he isn't a car guy, he.should stay away.from cars that are swapped. Just having to buy a new radiator hose or something becomes an issue cause who knows what.was used.

[jst_4_kiks]

Just get a stock car that he can mod himself (with your help of course). More fun knowing you can do it yourself then trying to figure out what the previous owner did & trying to fix it/do it right. Plenty of decent hondas cheap on craigslist.

[Zoom6]

Ok, talked him into waiting a couple of weeks and getting some more money together. Also talked him out of modified vehicles. Crisis averted.