So buying this Honda guy rebuilt engine and everything but says the ignition timing is off how serious of a problem or problems would that be

 

walk away from it. I seriously doubt the guy's competency on engine rebuilds

 

His story seems to check out though how much of money would I be dumping into it

 

I've seen a lot of "built" motors that have nothing but cheap parts installed and work was half-assed. Money wise...that's a broad subject. Buy from a reputable person/shop so it has some kind of warranty at least.

 

When the "story" is that a used car would run perfect except for one easily fixable problem, you know that isn't true. The seller would have fixed it already, because he'd easily get his time / money back with a higher sale price.

Buying a car that is already modified is almost always a big headache.

 

I love the 'the car will run, just change the battery' and I bring a battery to jump it and it doesn't. ROFLMAO.

 

Wheels don't come with the car......bring your own wheels. Who the hell wants your shitty *** Diamond wheels anyways!! lol

 

I don't think it's feasibly possible for me to agree with this any stronger.

 

"A/C works, just needs a recharge" So you're telling me that you're selling a car in the dead heat of summer and for $50 you'd have functioning air conditioning? And you haven't done it? Bullshit.

"Runs great, just needs a tune" Ah, so you built your engine/car and neglected THE most important part? No thanks.

"Needs a tune up" Again, for $50 you can sell your car for likely hundreds more, and you didn't? Liar liar, pants on fire.

"Timing belt was replaced when I got the car 40k miles ago...no, I don't have documentation" Not documented? Assume it didn't happen. Even if they have documentation, check the VIN, the dates, everything. Go detective on it.

When buying a car, ALWAYS assume the seller is lying. Every time they open their mouth, assume it's a lie. Maybe it's not fair to them, but it's better than being taken advantage of.

 

All the money.

 

This. He can rebuild an engine but can't figure out how to set the timing? Bullshit.

 

troll gonna troll....