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Old 07-23-2009, 12:52 PM
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Ok, I had a lengthy conversation with the owner about the vehicle. Let me know if anything really sticks out as a deal breaker.
  1. The owner is actually the second owner. He bought it from the original owner's son last November.
  2. He's selling it because he has another vehicle and doesn't need two cars. He just uses it for commuting now.
  3. Response to known problems: slow leak at the pinion seal (?), when he bought the car the shop that checked it out said the front struts could be replaced in the future.
  4. Cooling system: the radiator had developed a hole, and was promptly replaced. He said it's never had any trouble with operating temperature. Mainly driven on the highway in his ownership.
  5. Oil leaks: small, slow leak at the turbo. No noticeable oil consumption.
  6. A/C: blows ice cubes, couldn't give a definitive answer if it was still R12 (I would assume so, as he said it works surprisingly well).
  7. Sunroof: previous owner said it didn't work. His son tried it and they had to close it manually.
  8. Front power windows work, rear do not (shop said it was the actuator arms that needed replacing).
  9. Power seats work flawlessly. Drivers seat has wear (expected). Says the interior is in surprisingly good condition.
  10. No smoke in exhaust. He said there might be a little if your really stomped on it. He also said there was a little bluish smoke while starting before he had the glow plugs replaced, now, none (is that regular?).
  11. Trap oxidizer: no clue, said he doesn't recall seeing it.
  12. Suspension: had rear control arm and rear bushings replaced.
  13. Major services: transmission was rebuilt by previous owner, unknown time, he says it shifts solidly but smoothly.
  14. Any rust: says there is absolutely none. He believes that the car was garaged by the previous owner (VA car all it's life). Paint is excellent.
  15. Service records: all from his ownership.
  16. Recent work: new battery and alternator, tires and brakes.

If he doesn't sell it, he says he'll just keep driving it on his 30 mile commute.
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