What's the mileage? What about maintenance and repair records? Has he had it emission tested for change of ownership? This is the owner's responsibility in California. You should view the report, and if you suspect fraud pay to have your own test done prior to money changing hands or accompany the current owner to the test station and observe the test to be sure everything is on the up and up. The test is valid for 90 days from the date it was conducted until you submit the change of ownership to DMV.

At this point in time various price guides don't reflect the value of a low mileage documented car that needs nothing.

Duke