Thanks guys. I appreciate all the help. Yea it took me about 10 min to remember my username and password from about 3 yrs ago lol. Im trying to remember how to post pictures and things of that sort again. Ive always liked the help on this forum. Part of me wants to stay far away from it, but the other part of me is wanting to jump on it because thats exactly how I pictured my dream teg and its a great starting platform. My parents are helping me out with the money on the other hand and are bitching about it not being reliable and that i want a sports car blah blah blah. They just dont want me doing any major work on it right away or within the next yr. Thats why im hesitant. On the other hand I know these cars in and out and i also have an associates degree for automotive/diesel from one of the top schools in the country so I know what im doing. My mom seems to think otherwise lmfao. Parents bitch even if you have 3 yrs under your belt and all the knowledge about the car. I just know craigslist is shady as heck and i dont want him to skimp me by putting heavier oil in so it doesnt burn any on the test drive or something. I know the b18c1 can withstand alot of miles but then again k know they get tired faster also. And iI am that kind person whose an ethusiast towards these cars. Its not built for race and i would barely hit vtec. I know its not a bugatti veyron and I dont expect it to be lmfao. I figure heres my list. Check the fluids check for leaks, pay special detail to any smoking and electrical functions. Strut test, I was thinking compression test. And most important test drive it from fully cold to warm up and feel for vibrations shakes and stutters. Cel lights even of cleared should hopefully show back up within a 20 min drive. Im pretty sure its obd1 so I cant get codes checked inless its later 95. Any other suggestions? I know everything is short and choppy and I write alot but i will clean it up the more I relearn the forums. Thanks guys I appreciate all the help.