If your friend is under 18, I would not suggest keeping the car.
There are laws that prevent adults from taking advantage of minors in regards to sales.
(That is why you won't be able to buy a new car at a dealership without a co-signer)
I'm going under the assumption that this is an S13, bone stock, with a non-running engine for $3000.
Which is butt rape. I wouldn't even pay that much for a running stock S13.
If you can prove that the true market value of this car is a lot less than what he sold it to you for, and prove that he knew the motor was seized and unrepairable when selling it to you, you can say that he had an unfair advantage on you.
And legally, you could give the car back to him and get your money back.
Go look up those laws, I have them somewhere in my legal book but I can't find it at the moment. Good luck with the car if you choose to keep it.
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White '90 S13 Fastback (SOLD in '07)
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