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Not knowing the background or mileage of the car, you may need to perform a good bit of maintenance that has been "deferred" by the prior owner. Number one on the hit parade is a timing belt. Do you have any maintenance records showing when it was last replaced, if at all? Honda engines are interference fit engines. If the belt breaks, the odds are all too high that the pistons and valves may have a rude introduction to each other. Transmission fluid change, and perhaps brake fluid. Check all four wheels when jacked up to make sure that the brakes are not dragging. A dirty air filter can cause a surprising loss of mileage.
Do the recommended tune-up (look out for oil inside the distributor cap) and clean the induction system as well and run some seafoam or BG 44K through the gas tank for starters.
How is the alignment? If the tires show any odd signs of wear that could be a problem both in terms of tire wear and mileage.
Then keep records of your miles driven, the conditions and amount of fuel.
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