[thstone]

As others have said, $10,800 is WAY too high. Should be more like $8K. Or $7K.

If you really want this car, offer $6,500 and make the seller work his arse off to get you any higher. Remind him that the water pump, thermostat, coolant reservoir, coolant, shocks, upper shock mounts, lower control arms, etc... are all likely to be in need of near-term replacement after you buy the car. OR say that you'll pay the $10,800 if he agrees to replace all of the above items. When all is said and done, you should be able to drive it out of there for $7,500.