Great Lakes Honda

I went to look at a reasonably priced used 2015 Honda Civic for $13,773 with 86k miles, VIN: 19XFB2E53FE060889. The car ran great and clean otherwise EXCEPT upon walkaround I opened the back passenger door to find a fist sized corrosion hole between the wheel well and the door jam that they covered with strips of black electrical tape to make it go unnoticed. not surface rust, a hole with tape over it. After talking with salesperson he said they remained firm on the price despite this being a huge deal breaker for any consumer. there is no doubt that in northeast Ohio with wind, rain and snow, this hole would expand outwards to the face of the car and wheel well. The price tag on the car was for a 2015 used vehicle in GOOD condition ( relatively clean and minor wear and tear) any blue or black book appraisal source would rate this vehicle as fair considering the damage and repair cost if it is repairable. they have since lowered the cost by $200 dollars but this car would run a significant risk of losing 3k of private party resale value right off the lot and potentially more within 3-5 years. They would be lucky to see $11,300 for the vehicle to a naïve or optimistic buyer. Kelly BB and Edmunds appraises the car at max $10,300 even in this market. Do not buy this vehicle at the sticker price. Tread lightly at this seller.