[rickharrison]

So, I drove the car today.

Very well kept. Body is excellent, interior good, some wear/fading on driver bolster, easily fixed with a re-dye. Otherwise, a couple of hours with my detailing kit and it would look near new.

A couple of issues...the dreaded airbag light is on...I've read a ton of posts, that it's really not that serious, however I HATE dash lights on. The fix can be a bit of frustration too.

The other issue was the passenger window went down, wouldn't come back up. It went up maybe halfway, then wouldn't go further. He told me he replaced the regulator about 3 years ago, I assume it may have gotten loose on the track or a cable has come off. He was embarrassed by this...seemed genuine, like he couldn't believe it happened when I was there looking at his baby.

I saw the work order from Mantis, and yup he spent @ $4100on the IMS, clutch/related clutch parts and the other stuff. I called Mantis, the service tech was helpful-it didn't sound like the car was a regular.

All cooling fans worked as they should, tight with no leaks. Rads have been serviced/replaced up front too. We drove for a good hour and talked quite a bit...I think he's a straight shooter and honest enough.

Now it boils down to price. Without insulting him....was thinking $23,500 max WITH the window fixed, and a PPI done for reassurance.

Now, I've also got another '99 I'm going to see Saturday that has only 107,000 kms with equivalent upgrades done. Its @ $20,000 price though...guy has no time for it and just wants to pass it along to someone else to enjoy. I believe he's a landscaping/pool contractor, so busy summers = no time to drive the toy. It has more goodies like a fabspeed exhaust, GT3 seats/body kit, late model 19 inch turbo wheels, a short shifter, upgraded xenon lights and LED tails...owner says clutch was done prior to buying. Seemed genuine, we shall see.

I am trying to stay calm and not just buy the first car I drive...although it felt like a go-cart on steroids compared to my 944S and my nipples were hard! Sorry, I sound like a giddy school girl. lol

Thoughts, any further advice?