Happy/Sad ending, depending on your perspective. I had ******** Los Gatos do the PPI, they came back with a preliminary estimate of $2100, primarily to redo the front suspension, install new rear rotors/pads, motor mounts, rear flex disc. Breakdown was $1400+ labor (at $96/hr), $600+ parts. ACC is shot, and contrary to seller assertion, a new push panel didn't fix it (they tested with one). So, unknown $$$ for ACC on top of the amount above. Timing chain was tight, but compression very low in one cylinder. Possible that valve adjust would fix that, very possible it won't, in which case more $$$$$.

End result, I left a message for Kruse that I didn't want it, and wanted the deposit back; I don't think I'll have any trouble with them on this one. Total cost, $144 for PPI. Not a bad education for playing on e-bay - but I still need to find a car...

Thanks again to Sixto for the solid advice.