what to look for in used coils?

[Options13]

well, i know someone selling HKS hypermax 2's for $850, with 5k miles on them.. these are $2000 coilovers, and he said the only thing wrong with them is that the camber plates make some noise, but can be easily replaced for less than $100... they are on his car right now so i could go to where he lives and take a ride in it, but when i do what should i look for/feel for? i know it shouldn't bounce, but what else .. lol and could the camber plates problem he mentioned lead to another thing wrong with the coils?
just seems like a deal i can't pass up if they aren't blown!

[DMaxUSA]

Just look for common areas of wear, and make sure everything works smoothly, like the perches, bearing in the camber plate, mounting studs arent stripped, etc.

I guess a torn dust boot can be a minor problem also, but its a cheap fix.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Feel the ride, obviously if you dont like it, dont buy it. Check the struts for leak would be the next thing.