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If the valves aren't noisy then it is not likely that it'll suffer the dreaded 3.2 premature valve guide wear.
check the oil lines under the right side. You have to physically run your hand from the front cooler to the point where they go into the rocker panel, and try to follow all the way to the rear thermostat. you're looking for smashed oil lines. If they are crushed shut, deduct $850 from the price.
test the alternator output with a multimeter. 3.2s are known for eating alternators.
look for rust along the top of the left front fender, over the headlight washer bottle and inside the headlight buckets. If there is rust, pass.
shake the wheels for play. new bearings, deduct at least $500.
look for signs of rubbing at the rear spring plates (radius arm) and front a-arms (inside the torsion tubes).
feel for worn steering rack or tie rods.
jack the car up and spin the front and rear wheels. listen for scraping. at the rear listen for cv joint clicking noise.
drive the car, listen for rattles, bearing growling noises, squeaks, valve noise, etc. also feel for the shocks and any pulling to one side either on the power, or on the brakes.
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