Buying Type R ep3

[Raisin12345]

Just been to look an ep3 and the whole car looked in good condition for a car of that age. Noticed that it had low oil and vtec didnt engage for this reason on one of its services. Went and checked the oil and was on the last bit of the dipstick, this was on a cold engine and on a virtually invisible uphill gradient, how bad is this. Want the car badly but realise the simplest thing is to keep oil topped up. Previous owner had car for about 7 years i believe and low oil is only mentioned on one service then when i looked as well. Opinions and advice?

[anonymous-user]

Sounds like the previous owner hasn't took care of it. The K20 is a strong engine, but if the oil has gotten that low, the damage has probably already been done. Especially if left too low several times throughout it's life.

[Raisin12345]

Yeah, that was my exact thoughts. Its incredibly overpriced as well so theres not even any reward to the risk but just thought i would get a few opinions as know the engine can take a huge amount of abuse