Thanks for all the comments, information and observations. Please keep them coming. I'd like to add to my original question. The dealer asking price is $5500. As I said it looks great - paint isn't perfect, interior is excellent. He admitted to it being damaged in an accident, but it has a real, not salvage title. If the repairs seem well done, is there any reason to be wary of the car? If Ferdman is correct about the work needed, what would a guess be as to cost of having that done. I'd like this car to be a daily driver, but, no not my only car and want to trust it for long trips. Is that realistic? By the way, my regular car is a WRX. I have to remember to turn off the air conditioning in it when starting from a stop - so I'm used to that slowness.