Honda Civic EM1 Purchasing

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Okay so i used search didn't work to well.

When purchasing an em1, my advise.

- Check body panels if they align properly. nb. Rear bumpers normally don't align perfectly due to sun damage. Check under boot and spare wheel area.
- Check rear wishbone, the amount of em1's I've inspected with this issue. You will clearly see the dodgy weld.
- Check how much shes spitting from the exhaust. Very common.
- Check for valve noise.
- Check passenger window condition - How slow is it going up.
- You would want to do a compression test, but thats up to you. Chances are rings are on their way out.
- Check to see if 3rd crunches in vtec.
- Bushings condition
- VIN check on carhistory or VEDA


Also just do your own normal checks. Interior condition, paint etc etc. This is what I've found in my search. I've owned 2 EM1s.

Biggest recommendation, the stock it is. The better. There's a few around cos they were good family cars. And you want one with the rear lip, not a tight em1 without the rear lip.

Thanks for the advise man. Will pass it on.