For God's sake.
This is why cars should not be bought off of ebay.
I will say this, if a car is sold as-is, then it is as it sits; AS-IS! The person who puts the final bid at the end of the auction should already be aware of the consequences that he/she might face.
If you want something nice, go over to see it, drive it, then make a REASONABLE offer.
I'll tell you though, it seems to be a different WORLD south of New York. People are so much friendlier I feel like I have entered the twilight zone. I don't know how to deal with too much kindness.
Sorry for my off-topic rant. But I would not buy from this guy UNLESS I saw the car for myself... THEN I might surrender as much as $5 for that car. I know, I know...Too generous.