On what Maggie said, it’s good and very true, but I’m not so sure on the timing belt advice. If you drive it another 100k miles on a car already with 100k, you BETTER be changing that timing belt. Honda’s, I believe, are interference engines. Not doing so would be nearly fatal to the engine, and just silly considering it’s routine maintenance. You’d rather not wait to find out it’s gone, that’s for sure. If they aren’t interference, I’m sure you’d still rather not get stranded.

Body style shouldn’t be too much of a factor, just get something you like/love/can live with. (If he’s looking for a junker, it sounds like she doesn’t have to be pretty!) As long as it’s in good shape, what matters is the internals and how well put together the car is. All those 1980’s and earlier Ferrari’s were gorgeous to look at, but the engine maintenance required was horrible. (Rolls Royce is still bad I believe.) I’m pretty sure most people don’t care what you drive anyways unless it’s absolutely shiny brand new or expensive (looking).