I bought an 01-S in January. I didn't check out anything - I bought a one-way Amtrak ticket and carried a check to take the first look/ride. Beforehand, I got a complete list of the options; the more good stuff = more good stuff. I relied on the salesman's word on the visible condition of the car, its low miles and about 60days of factory warranty. The black interior and top turned out to be Metro blue - but it was near perfect. I bought it. I took it to the closest P-dealer for a check and I be a happy-camper.
"Condition - condition - condition."
If Black would have been on my (..my wife's) color list, the one Bruce has got sounds great.
Jim
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