2000 civic brake replacement?
 

Hi all,

I'm considering buying a 2000 Civic VP with 78,500 mi on it from the
previous owner. He says the car is in great shape, but that last time
his mechanic saw it s/he said that the brakes were 45% done and would
need to be replaced before this winter. Is this plausibly normal? How
much should I expect it to cost?

I know very little about cars except what I've picked up from life and
Cartalk, so I appreciate your advice.

-Sasha


ps, why is VP "value package"?