Im thinking about buying a 1995 integra LS sedan for $750 obo

It turns over but doesnt start. The guy says it just turned off one day and he couldnt get it started again. What could it most probably be? Timing jumped a tooth? Cap/rotor? Would it be worth fixing?
Oh and it needs a new hood and sunroof
Is $500-$550 a good deal?
I know its a broad spectrum of possibilities that can be wrong with the car but any opinions are appreciated.
Are there any things i should do to test if the engine is good or not? Other than comp test?

Ps i know this is the civic discussion but im more comfortable here with you guys

 

Lunch time bump

 

Does it turn over fast or slow? if its fast 80% chance of bent valves for no compression. if so then no, not worth more then 200$ Imo. i got a blow 94 ex coupe for 150$ with a z6. Needed a new short block. 400$ i had a running car. but thats just my opinion.

 

It all depends really. ^ could be valves. But start with simple things. i.e Fuel Spark, if it has both of those then most likely something more major. Compression from bent valves, bad pistons ect. Is the body and interior in decent shape? If it is then i would say get the car and make it your project. Take a little bit of time and do a swap, paint it, get the interior looking good and roll it. Good luck let us know what you end up doing and if we can help out any more

 

Im going to call and low ball him $400 or $450
He lives ina little tiny town bout 1.5 hours from vegas so ima have to tow it if i get it.

It has everything except hood and sunroof
How much could i get if i part it out? (if the motors bad obviously)

 

if he does 450 go for it!

 

If he goes for a low 450 man, go for that.

Even if the motor don't work, you can drop a 200-400 dollar d-series motor in it and it will totally be worth it.

Also, if he said "it just turned off", It might be the WHOLE distributor. Cap and rotor, cheap, yes, but It might be the internal parts of the dizzy.

It could also be the fuel pump and fuel filter (cheap replacement and easy to do). Either the fuel filter is completely clogged (ive seen it happen) or the fuel pump is faulty or clogged.

Either way, 450 is a good deal. My del sol was 6000 fully restored from a dealer, for me, a fully restored stock 93 del sol was a dream to come by. no accidents on its record, no problems, car ran like a dream when i bought it. So get it for 450, if the engine needs to much work, just buy a new motor for 200-600 (d series) and your good to go, especially if it comes with a d series, cuz its just plug n play.

 

Its a DC its got a factory B series. No clue what you're talking about a D series would be plug and play. I say even if he won't go 400, but even 500 I'd get it if the body is straight with decent interior...it is 14 years old so the interior isn't going to look new but as long as its not trashed, hell even if it is then you could make it the way you want it without trashing good interior. As long as there's no major structural damage to the chassis I'd hop on it even if it needs a motor you could just pop another LS motor in it.. But how far of a drive would that be for you???

 

Its an hour and a half tow for me and i still need to borrow a truck

I dont know if i should do this or just buy a fresh b20 for my ek ( cuz i blew my rings)
But if i do a fresh b20 in my hatch i STILL need a 4 door

So fresh b20 in ek hatch?
Or 95 4 door teggy with unknown damage?

 

last weekend my car just died too, it would turn over but wouldn't start, turned out to be the distributor. changed it and it was fine. cheap easy fix. i would get it

 

^^ x2.

You never know you could get lucky. I bought a 95 ej1 for 750 bux. With 1 owner(lady). Only problem was it wouldnt shift right. I instantly knew it was clutch. Bought it replaced clutch and flywheel. And wala.....its on the road. Everything work fine on car. And interior is 10/10. Engine bay is dirty but ill get to that eventually.

 

See how the body is sturdy, make sure its not rusted out what not really if your looking to build it up, idk how much more you need to worry about for 500 dollers ya no.

 

just turned off and wouldn't turn on?

check main relay first

 

i didnt know integras were known as 92-2000 civic
lol just playin with ya