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Originally Posted by Brucelee
On a 97 a leak down test and a compression test would be a must.
Also look for the dreaded oil leaks etc.
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Yes I just read something about those oil leaks in a recent issue of SCI magazine.
The independent shop has some record of that vehicle. He knows that vehicle had problems with the top and the passenger key cylinder and that it doesn't need anything much except for a tune-up and oil change, based on his records. But he cannot say much because that vehicle also went to another independent shop that I don't really trust which is the shop that converted the top to manual and removed the guts of the power top mechanism. But he did advise me to negotiate with the seller and see if I can bring the car in for further inspection before purchase. And following this forum's advise, this is exactly what I will do. And will probably negotiate for $5k-$7K off the asking price to cover costs of the top and key cylinder repair. If I can get it for $10K-$14K, I guess it shoud be a deal.
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