eg civic problems
 

I may buy a used 93 civic coupe this weekend.

the car has 190,000 miles on it but has a real clean carfax history.

is there anything I should look for as far as possible problems for the car, especially the drivetrain?

I heard that engine ticking, clicking or knocking may be an indicator of the piston rods or VTEC actuation may be faltering.

RE: eg civic problems
 

The ticking means that the valves need to be adjusted. Knocking means there is something wrong with the engine and it isn't firing correctly.

RE: eg civic problems
 

ignore the carfax when you go look at the car.

Mine was clean too, but when I pulled off the front bumper to install new lights I saw twisted metal.

~explains why the AC won't hold pressure :D