Check the valve covergasket, headgasket, and the shift linkage. You'll only have to worry about these things if a so-called street racer has owned the particular car in question. And make sure the mirrors and license plate area arent flat black

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My cars:
Civic coupe EJ1. B16A, EG6 cluster. Wrecked/parting.
CRX DX ED8. DOHC ZC, I/H/E.
EJ1
Civic Si . Screw Hatchbacks. Coupes just look better. Period...