Hey, im local to u. What part of WA? Im in tacoma area
The price is super high. Its basically stock and the parts on it, doesnt cost much. He is probably trying to get his money back on the parts he got. Matching VIN#s on fenders, doors(on the jam as well), trunk lid, hood, transmission(green tag, thats the tranny vin not motor). See if he is willing to let u take it to a mechanic for a compression test and leaks. They can check the block VIN# when its on the lift. If u can afford it, carfax. Wont show everything, but will show where the car was from, how many owners, if its a rebuilt title due to theft or frame damage. Check headlight lenses for HONDA stamp. This way, u would know if its been in a frontal accident. Honda logo on all windows.
But if nothing like that matters, then drive it kinda hard. Shift from 2nd to 3rd gear around 6500 rpms to see if the synchros are grinding. It should shift smooth without any problems. Check oil cap for white residue(HG leaking). Other than that, good luck
That sounds reasonable, yea. I'll definitely see about getting it checked at a mechanic, how much does that usually run? And I'm on Whidbey Island, about hour and a half or 2 north of ya. And I suppose I can get a carfax.
While typing this I went ahead and got one and its been instate, had 6 owners, since 2004. One accident with front left damage, I didn't see anything of that damage when I looked at it earlier although it was just a short look.
The following done at 101k miles
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Thermostat replaced
Spark plug(s) replaced
Distributor cap/rotor replaced
Thermostat housing/gasket replaced
Spark plug wires replaced
Antifreeze/coolant checked
Crankshaft oil seal(s) replaced
Camshaft seal(s) replaced
Brake rotor(s)/drum(s) resurfaced
Rear brakes serviced/adjusted
Rear brake pads replaced
Radiator hose(s) replaced
Timing belt replaced
And the current guy has had it for 3 years apparently.