i need a professional opinion
hey everyone, i'm new to this site and i have a quick question. i recently bought a 1998 honda civic ex for $400. the body is straight and the interior is in excellent condition(other than a good cleanin) anyhow, it has an injen air intake, koenig reason rims with general exclaim tires. it has been lowered some. there was a carbon fiber hood but it flew off or shattered or somethin. anyways he drove it in the rain without a hood(smart huh?) when i start the car there is a loud knockin from the engine. i dont know much if anything about imports but ive always been fascinated by them. i figured this would be a good starter for me. i plan on gettin a new engine for it. can anyone tell me what is wrong.....and did i get a decent deal? any reply is greatly appreciated.
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