I couldn't find any other threads about what to look for in a 01-03, so here it is.

I've been interested in this em2 for a while now, and I'm going to go check it out tomorrow afternoon.

It's a 5spd 2002 EX coupe with about 135k miles on it. The original owner lives about 40 miles out of town but works in the city, so I'm assuming that they're mostly highway miles.

She's asking $7,800, but the KBB value is about $7,100 (excellent condition).

Carfax report is spotless except for the expired warranty.

Photos:

What should I ask about/look for?

Should I try and knock the price down?

Nikon d40 w/ a bunch of glass.

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02 954 (still the fastest)

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Well, I'm off to school, then checking the car out right afterward.

Nikon d40 w/ a bunch of glass.

It's in beautiful shape, particularly for that kinda mileage. Cosmetically, there's just one scratch and UV-damaged headlights. The interior was spotless.

They had the alternator, front right strut, and timing belt replaced recently.

I heard no strange noises.

Oil changes done every 3k miles by the owner. It's about due for another one.

Thanks again, HT.

Nikon d40 w/ a bunch of glass.

also, look at all the spot welds as indicators of whether the car has been in an accident...

also, take a look into the head through the oil cap hole...a good engine won't have any sludge...