I just looked at, test drove this car. Seller says he has replaced the rear axles due to the CV joints seizing.
Also, he had to remove the head when he dropped a valve during a recent valve stem seal replacement. Says he got it back together only two weeks ago.
I noticed the ALDA adjustment cap had been breached. Although the car seemed sluggish to me. I saw no fluid leaks. It started ok cold and had a slight intermittant miss when warm. Very slight.

It drove tight and staight, had a small spot of rust (blister) under the drivers side rear most window trim. The transmission shifted ok but I could hear a whine from it when in park(?). CC was intermittant (fan). AC comp made a noise but it could have been a belt.
Interior was a 6 out of 10. Sunroof didn't work.

I prolly would have taken it had he NOT mentioned the head removal. It got me to thinking about the axles, valve seals... seems like alot of problems for only 98K miles. I've seen over 250K on axles with no problems.

It was priced at $3K and he was somewhat firm.

I'm afraid it might be an overpriced fixer. I really didn't like the color either but I guess I can't be that picky with a 20+ yr old TD.

Advice? Guidance?