I'm thinking of buying a 91 Civic Ex Auto. It has 122,000 Miles on it. It can't go over forty because the transmission can't shift out of first. I was told that it needed a shift cylinoid and it would be okay. Should I buy the car and replace the cylinoid or should i wait and have the trans checked?

My friend also told me that civics are known for having bad engines and that it wouldn't last long if I did buy it. I don't believe him because I'm under the impression that these cars go for about 200,00 miles. Let me know what you think.