[Chocaholic]

Just got back from a 4 hour round trip to check out the car. In a word.....disappointing. The owner is a very interesting chap who clearly knows more about horses than cars. He took 3rd in Olympic high jumping some years ago and I met one of his horses that won the World Cup 5 years ago. Has an 80+ acre equine farm that was...amazing.

But, the car was a POS. Bad recent paint job with rust already bubbling through around front wheel wells. Trim missing, rear shock towers were solid as were floor pans looking from underneath. I didn't bother pulling up carpet as I'd already decided to pass. Engine bay was filthy and clearly was unloved. Seats were in excellent condition but metal work was wavy and I'm sure there were a thousand headaches beneath the surface. No thanks.

He described the car as "mint condition". Rather than throw rocks, I'll chock it up to being a guy that just isn't car savvy....at all. Would gladly pay more for a solid example. This wasn't it.

Thanks for feedback and info. Happy, safe new years guys. We survived another one!