Yeah I would say that is steep. The guy has mabey 3 grand in it aftermarket wise. In my eyes modifications do nothing to increase the value of the car if not decrease the value unless the car is extreamly fast. And yes to me it sounds steep for a car with so many miles and if the motor is new doesn't really matter if it has a hole in it. I know there was a eclipse (i think 95 but probably not as many miles) with a blown motor (don't know what model) in the local (tennessee) paper for 1500. Depending on condition I would say you are about right with the price range you were saying if it were me. I bet that you could talk him down.
Ask if he is on any dsm sites (dsmhorsepower.com, crankwalk.com) because I have some conections and could find out if it is any good.
goodluck and sorry for the long post
Stuart
Edit.
\/ that car is a great value for only about 2500 more (once running) and is immaculate. (know the guy) mabey it will help you compare and possably talk the guy down.
http://66.193.230.60/~dlara/sedsmorg/showt...?threadid=13594