also look on consumerguide.com for any common issues for the 94-97 accords and if there was any recalls...
check:
-power steering fluid(is it low)
-oil(is it discolored, really runny or sludgey, is it low)
-take off oil cap and run your finger on a rocker to see if there is sludge
-radiator fluid(color, low)
-tranny fluid(make sure it doesnt smell burnt if so its on its way out)
-check for leaks on block/engine for any fluid
-stand behind car and check the color of exhaust on start up and if it smokes does it keep smoking...etc
-look for excessively worn/torn suspension bushings
-pull each spark plugs for oil, unburnt gas, excessive carbon buildup, etc
-look at all the belts and if they "say" certain belts especially the timing belt has been replaced ONLY believe them if they have a receipt other wise if you buy it its better to replace them and be safe rather sorry
-check air filter
-look at the overall apperance of the car, motor, interior, etc you can really tell if someone took care of the car or just cleaned it up for you to look at...all the hondas ive ever bought the motor almost looked brand new and that isnt easily accomplished w/o EXTENSIVE cleaning or they actually cleaned it regurarly
-check body lines...is there waves, big gaps between body panels, excessive swirl marks, is there overspray under the hood, chasis, etc, the factory wont have overspray...all these are typical sgins of body repair
hope this helps...be VERY careful and pay attention to detail and it would be worth $50 to take it to a shop and get a compression test and have them look over it AS WELL dont trust the shop to check everthing unless you trust the shop...DO NOT buy it unless you actually drive it for a good 30 mins total on highway and in town driving and dont be afraid to open it up cuz if it breaks it was goin to anyways and better it break and you dont buy it than buy it and breaks cuz you always take a greater chance buying from a private seller than a dealership