as far as i m concerned, repainting is ok but WHY it was done so matters. how wud u ascertain how badly it was damaged and by which mistry he go it well. 99 k mileage is no big deal. these engines are built tough. remaining is the 2002 model...eerr...dats a lil old bro. plus he says it has my car's lites, now thats something totally not acceptable. not possible. maybe he means he has put NEW lites, i mean new 2002 lites. and thn CNG removed, so getting it done and tuned wud be a hassle as well. and more than anything else, seein is believing. i wud say go and see the car if u r interested. if u like it and think its worth it, gud enuf. friend or no friend, ur eye and ur brain are the best friend u have got