Shawn Potter

There is a car near me with 65k miles for 16k, have some concerns, the rear bumper has most of the sticker ripped off, and the trunk has RHDOT on it, he said he had it professionally repaired cause someone in the parking lot backed into him and hit his light. That being said, all the other vins match, but im concerned cause the door looks off colored, but the VIN on the door match, what do you guys think? Ill post the pics as well.

Orjinal

If it has a rdot sticker instead of the vin sticker it means that panel was replaced with a new unit from Honda.

Just because there is a vin sticker on a panel, it does not mean it was never repaired/repainted. Inspect for oversprays and verify with a paint meter if you're picky.

But it's just a $16k Honda, so why make a big deal out of it?

Shawn Potter

I always read if there are red flags you may wanna walk away from it. I know its 16k, but I dont wanna buy a wrecked car, you know?

Orjinal

Find a knowledgeable s2000 owner come and inspect the car with you. Remove the trunk carpet and inspect the inner sheet metal/welds for any damage. Make sure to put the car on a lift and inspect the undercarriage for any signs of previous repairs. Inspect the suspension components for play. Compression test the engine. Test drive the car. Windows up, radio off and listen to the car for any knocking, rattling sounds. If everything looks good a replaced trunk panel on a 14-15 year old car is really not bad.

SoFlaKidd

ask the owner why theres an ap1 lip on an ap2

512S2k

darcyw

I want the previous owner to drive the car first- how do they shift, how do they drive, do they gun it from a cold start? Then you drive it.
Fair price if its accident/salvage free.

good luck
darcy

Shawn Potter

I saw that, that black lip right? Is that an issue or like "why" as in "why would you do that"

-TopSecretCR-

Have you looked at the carfax report? If not, I can get you the entire carfax report for just $5?

Shawn Potter

How? haha.