well the thing is, all cars decrease in value. And, now being 2004, a 97 is 7 years old. That's a pretty old car, honestly. I doubt that I'd be able to get 6 or 7 from it, but if the value of prelude's are still in high demand, then I'd get a little less than 6 or 7.

Yeah I know the salvage title hurts value a lot. Insurance will only give you half if it's totalled.

I haven't even looked at the car yet, but he tells me that its very clean. I need to go look at it though, just dont want to waste my time if its' too expensive, hence asking the forums first.

You're right, if he doesn't let me take it to a mechanic, something is definetely wrong with it. Hmm.. gotta see.