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Crachian makes a good point. Many of these 3.2s will have valve guide problems at 50-90K miles. that's a labor intensive fix with a lot of 'while you're in there' spending opportunities. Personally, I'd be more comfortable with a 3.2 that has had a documented valve guide replacement. If your car has that documentation, it's a plus.

No reflection on your PPI mechanic. but incipient valve guide problems are difficult to diagnose, and the problem gets worse fast once it starts.

Having said that, I'd personally pay a premium for a low-miles, documented G50 coupe.
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