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no major wreck history good engine good transmission good a/c clean title current emmissions sticker current state sticker current plates etc
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that it is not stolen wavy patterns on the paint work - suggest car was in a accident. Weld seams on vehicle. Paperwork.(sefvice history)
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It uniqueness.The attention it gets,how much fun it is to drive, and the fact it is a convertible.
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I always look to make sure that water won't be able to find it's way into the passenger compartment. I also like a car that gives a smooth ride and I check the tires and the oil and fluid levels and see if there are any leaks.
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Make sure the driver didn't push the car too hard- if you're buying something sporty, and the driver is under 30 just walk away. Next make sure there is no sign of repairwork, get a carfax report on it if you're really interested. Check the average cost of ownership on sites like driverside.com to see if it's wroth buying, and if the owner followed a service schedule you will see what has to be done- if they didnt, check driverside for a schedule to see what type of work should be done in the future. I would also check for something that has good brakes and looks like it was maintained. Check the trim as well, and turn the ac/heat on to see if you smell anything weird. The most important thing is to research, inspect, get a mechanic's advice, and to bargain!
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Ensure that the airbags are in working order. When you start the car, the airbag system (SRS [Supplemental Restraint System] for a Honda) light should eventually go out.
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