Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and new to Preludes. I have been looking for a Prelude for about a month now and I think I may have found a good one, so tell me what you think. It's a red 1994 Vtec. Its got 180,000 miles, black leather interior in awesome condition, sunroof, all power options, spoiler, full exhaust, and cold air intake. It has, I believe a Combat body kit. I have yet to see the car or test drive it, but I intend to tomorrow or Tuesday. The seller has told me that the car has the following flaws:
-The speedometer cable needs to be replaced, which he said would cost about $20 from Honda and it's an easy install.
-The oil pan leaks due to a rock hitting it while driving. He is getting a new oil pan tomorrow and installing it. It won't be drive-able until he installs the new one which is why I am waiting so long to see it.
-There are two small dents on the passenger side rear quarter panel/door.
-There is a small amount of surface rust on the passenger rear wheel well, but he says it is still very repairable.
-The paint on the car is fading and will need to be repainted.

I have only seen pictures of the car that are sort of far away so I haven't seen the rust, dents, or paint fading. I'm sure I'll have a better idea of what the car is like when I see it. The car also comes with the stock bumpers. His asking price is $3500. I wanted to know what you guys think of it, based on your general knowledge of Preludes. Is this a good deal and what is a reasonable offer I should offer this guy if the car is worth it? By the way, the car would basically be just a daily driver. The majority of its miles will consist of going to and from school, seeing as I'm only 17, and cruising around with some buddies and girls . I just want a sporty car that is fun, reliable, and gets decent gas mileage. Also, what type of gas mileage does a Prelude Vtec get? And I don't want to put a lot of money into repairs, so is this a reliable car? So, please, tell me what you guys think.

Thanks a lot, your help is greatly appreciated.

with 180,000 miles from my thoughts I would not pay $3,500. He be lucky to get 2 grand
also you need to see when the last time the timing belt and water pump were replaced if ever.
I'd get him to go down on price, cash changes most peoples mind.
look up the kbb value on the car, then get a carfax to make sure its not a flood car or been wrecked, then ask him if you can take the car to a local mechanic you trust to do an inspection (most do this for free or cheap)

remember in most cases mods to the car should not change the value of the car, speacially basic ones like the ones stated

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