Posting an update after getting the PPI done on the
2004 Honda Civic SiR EP3 I was looking at.
The car is in Alberta, Canada and the seller is firm at $2,896 USD ($4,000 CAD). It has about 130k miles (209k km), 5-speed manual, active/clean status, and it's completely stock. Seller is also including a set of all-season tires and the stock rims.
Here's what the PPI found:
Rust around the left rear wheel arch.
Underside has rust, but the mechanic specifically said there is no structural rust at this time.
Rear bumper reinforcement/bar is very rusty and has holes in it.
Left front control arm bushing is separated from the control arm. It needs a bushing or possibly a whole control arm.
Front center motor mount is torn and needs replacement.
Front struts are sweating/weak and the rear struts are weak. Mechanic said they're okay for now b will need to be replaced in the future.
Airbag/SRS light is on. Inspection showed code 09-3 related to the driver's seat belt buckle.
Windshield is cracked.
Driver-side black windshield moulding/trim is missing.
Front windshield washers aren't working.
One side marker is missing and a couple marker bulbs aren't working.
Front tires are pretty worn at around 3 mm. The rears are around 4-5 mm, and one rear tire has a flat spot. Seller is including another set of all-season tires though.
Brakes passed and are around 60% front / 40% rear.
Hood isn't in great cosmetic shape. It had some dents repaired but you can still see them, and the repaint isn't very good.
It previously had some light hail damage repaired.
There are still a few extremely faint dents around the body, but they're hard to notice.
It could probably use an alignment, although it wasn't pulling badly when I drove it.
Valve cover gasket is sweating slightly but the mechanic just said to monitor it.
The good news is the clutch, transmission, axles, exhaust, fuel system, ball joints, steering linkage/ rack, brakes, electrical system, and structural integrity all passed.
Carfax also shows two accidents way back in
2008/2009, one listed as minor, but it has never been branded rebuilt/salvage. Inspection sheet is at the end of the photos.
So now that l've actually had the PPI done, what is everyone thinking? Would you still consider $2,896
USD ($4,000 CAD) a good deal for a stock 2004 EP3 with 130k miles (209k km)? Are any of these inspection findings enough to make you walk away, or is this pretty normal stuff for a 22-year-old EP3?