I have a 1990 Honda Accord. Love it. It have 150000 miles on it and it runs great. As long as your son does the regular maintenace (oil, timing belt etc) and takes decent care of it that care will run for a long time. Don't let one bad car discourage you. most car experts will tell you that Hodas are very reliable.good luck$1800 is too high though... the car is 17 yrs old. The engine will run for ages but you'll probably have bits and pieces of electrics and other stuff to deal with over the next year or so. as you would with any car that old. i'd pay nomore than 1300-1500 tops