Dear Sifus,

there's a car going for Rm12k with details as folows:

1. Brand : 5th Generation (97') Honda Accord recond 2002
2. New/Used/Unreg : I'd be the third owner if deal goes through
3. Specs : 2.0 Engine
4. Transmission : Auto
5. Remarks : Have talked to the mechanic that services the car. Says that it's well maintained with a solid engine.

Will be taking a look later in the afternoon for a test drive.

Any suggestions or comments?

Many thanks!

Just took the car for a test drive. Acceleration and braking is smooth. The engine is solid. Front suspension has been changed and the exhaust was just replaced last year.

Exterior of the car is 70%. Not pristine to say the least but not too shabby.
Interior is also 70%. Old cassette player, dashboard is tad bit flaky but still acceptable with abit of touch up.
One of the windows don't work. And one of the locks require "manual locking".
Air cond is okay aside from the fact that it makes a "Strange noise" when it's pushed to full.

Driving experience, pleasant. No knocking sounds or even a hint of a subtle grunt from the engine. Purring smoothly as I took it to 120km/hr. Alignment was spot-on. Engine was surprisingly silent when idling (quieter than my new vios).

I guess the only qualms I have with it is the cosmetics.

Going for Rm12k. What say you?

Updates on the potential purchase:

On the negative:
1. Car does need a fresh paint job.
2. Air conditioning unit may need to be repaired as a growling sound begins when AC is turned to full blast.
3. Window and lock issue.
4. Aside from the engine (estimated 70~80k km), the car does have quite a significant quantity of mileage on it.

On the positive:
1. Great engine. Suspension is solid.
2. Well maintained.
3. Current owner is amicable and forthcoming.

I counter offer for 8k. He accepted.

Hmmm.....