deepsleep

Hey guys, I'm going to go check this car out in a few days and wanted some help on inspecting and verifying the car. Here's the info.

2000 civic ex (posting for a friend)
B-16a motor swap
original stock green
low miles only around 85xxx (<--- on body)
skunk2 dropsprings
GSR trans (no grinds)
lightened flywheel
stage 3 clutch
exhaust
intake
new tune-up
a/c
car runs great
acura fat five rims
clean interior
clear title
asking- $6800 firm (no-lowballers)





Here are some details I've gotten through pms and also have added questions.

1. The motor is a b16a from a Japanese 2000 si w/60,xxx miles. How do I verify its the motor that's stated?

2. The gsr trans has 40,xxx miles. Should I be worried its some cheapo trans and how should I verify?

3. Had dent on front driver side fender.

4. Has catalytic converter w/ 2 1/4in piping. Is that stock size? Is it a good sign that the owner put on such a small exhaust?

5. Just passed safety

6. Skunk drop springs I've never driven a civic w/springs, is there a way I could check to see if the shocks are blown? Are the skunks soft enough to stay with stock shocks?

7. No accidents

8. stage 3 clutch and lightened flywheel Does this imply the car was beat on?

9. Says all belts, distributer, plugs and wires were all replaced.

So what do you guys think? He is asking for $6,500 w/stock wheels. I'm going to go check it out in a few days and wanted some advice on how and what to look for.

vlc92189

expensive.. i have a civic with springs on stock shocks.. rides good. look at the motor where the header is to the left.. it should say B16A. thats a jdm b16, . 2 1/4 piping is good. not stock size though. no the stage 3 clutch doesnt mean that it was beat on. it could be but doesnt neccessarily mean it was beat on. when u driev the car rev it to 7000 rpms and shift. see if theres a slight grind. mines cleaner, same motor, alot more things done to it and im not even asking that much.

deepsleep

Thanks for the info. In terms of price, the problem is that I'm moving to a sorta remote island in Hawaii (not honolulu) and my choices are limited. Also, because I don't have any cash, I have to find a car that's close to KBB so I can get a loan. This is also one of the newest swapped civics I could find as I'm under the impression that newer parts are better in general. Anymore thoughts?