Is a '98 a bad thing?

[Pdwight]

A PPI by a reputable dealer would be money well spent, also ask for the paper work on the IMS replacement, if you are serious about the car contact who did the work...I would go there in person and talk about the job and see what they have to say. Last thing if I were really ready to buy the car is see how many miles on the last oil change (Hopefully a lot....the more the better) Tell the shop you want a oil change and you want the filter the second it comes out of the car. be prepared with a good ziploc bag....take the filter home and cut it open and go over with a bright light and a magnet and look for metal of any sort.....best advice I can give you. Also if he wants to talk about a engine warranty for say $500 extra for 6 months.....buy it after you read it carefully....if an engine replacement is covered under a catastrophic failure you are in a pretty good place.