engine compartments a mess..just because its not detailed(wires all over :) ) its not bad looking or trashed just not "neat". under carriage is good. And I think at that price range its a keeper :) id never sell it for that little after seeing what cars in similar shape were selling for at carlisle(not listed for actually SELLING for) 2 years ago. market was better but I kept walking around saying no way this car is a 10,000 car but thats what cars of similar age with #'s matching were selling for back in 2006....