In article <Ze2eg.82467$F_3.12351@newssvr29.news.prodigy.net> , "hondaman"
<jeffscomp@hotmail.com> wrote:

i may be buying a 1991 accord that has 274,049 miles on it. the timing belt
and water pump have already been replaced probably for the 2nd time in its
life about 40,000 miles ago. the auto trans shifts ok. is there anything to
be extra concerned about with a car with that high of miles on it engine
wise. the body is better than some with lower miles that old.

-jeff

You may want to have it checked by a mechanic. A compression check should
be done. Many engines that have 274,049 miles have what I refer to as "bad
rings" and that's an expensive problem to fix.
You may also want to run a carfax report on it--don't buy it if it has
ever been involved in a accidents. Bent frames are VERY expensive to fix.
You might have someone else start the car while you watch the exhaust
pipe. If black smoke comes out--don't buy it.
Mechanics can easily determine if an engine has a cracked head
gasket--therefore, have the mechanic check that--that's also very
expensive to repair.

try carfax.com or google Car Fax or carfax