This is a great car for hobbyists or Honda Civic rebuilders. It has some problems that make it unusable as a commuter car, but for those who like to rebuild cars, it's the often sought after Honda Civic DX 1997 with a modern hook up to play music from cell phones or iPods and a strong air conditioner. While it has many issues to solve, my husband and I took it to a reliable mechanic who has added many new parts to the engine. I can provide you with a full history of its repairs and contact information for the mechanic. It's problems include a transmission on the fritz (transmission was rebuilt by another mechanic in 2009), headlight exterior cracked (light is functional), and one flat tire.