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I'm not as fond of that car as you are. Look real closely, if you do a PPI.
The rust on the outside of the bezels only occurs if they get wet and stay wet for a while. The first thing I'd do is pull the gauges and check the dates on the back of each one against the build date of the car, to see if they might have been changed at some point. Look at the condition of the galvanizing on the back of the gauges also. Notice how faded the red marking on the tach is.
The corrosion on the bumper indicates it has been used frequently in a wet climate, one near the ocean, or one that uses salt on the roads in the winter. None of these are good things. You can count on finding more corrosion and rust elsewhere. This is the the type of car that will eventually have rust in "the usual places." There are a lot of cars out there that will never have this problem. Get the car on a lift and look at the condition of the parts and plated fasteners under the car.
The window switches are junk. That could be the problem with the window but I'd pull the door panel off and check the motor. When you pull the door panel, look at the speaker cones. Odds on, they are junk. The sunroof needs to be diagnosed and factored into the price, as well.
The fact that the windshield leaks air means it also leaks water. It's not uncommon for the water from a leaking window to pool on the metal dash surface, under the dash pad, and drip on the floor. Always use a factory gasket and a good brand of glass. Be prepared to fix any nicks in the paint of the window surround. Don't be surprised if you find some rust when you pull the glass out. Definitely pull the dash and look for rust while you're there.
This car has about twice the mileage I'd want to have. Make sure a PPI includes pulling the valve covers off and looking at head studs, valve guides, etc.
When I look for a car, I look nationwide, not just in my local area. Plane tickets are cheaper than car repairs.
JR
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