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It is an interesting question, especially considering how much time is worth.
It is funny, I have done probably 5 PPI's on 2002's, averaging about $90.00 a pop (I am not overly concerned with the condition of the engine since the body on those cars is the cost center, so the price of a rust focused PPI isn't too bad). I know I have saved at least ten times that in pain and anguish.
I have stopped driving and trusting the sellers. I drove to Virginia a few times, same story as yours: Rust free classic, great driver, yuck, yuck. Pulling into their driveway, each time, I could see the rust bubbles. Heart breaking.
I almost pulled the trigger on a '76 2002 in the Bay Area...another poster here took a look for me and all was in order. My Dad has been sick so I waved off.
I did miss one with Sid, who was gracious enough to go take a look for me at a 2002 in Phoenix. Completely my fault that it got away, but I then decided to look at an SL560. No PPI, Pelican guy who went out of his way to make things work. Stupidly satisfied.
You can't always get what you want...
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