$17,200
I've been watching this car and have spoken to the owner.
Indeed, many, many red flags. There is rust beneath the nice surface, you can be assured. I have a few additiona pictires that I could post later that show the bubbling in the lower fender area and along the inner fender seam wheer it meets the engine bay.
Among the other things that DO NOT work are:
power windows, odometer, turn signals. All examples of a high-milage car.
Also, aparently, the head was JUST replaced and the owner hasn't driven it since, so he can't vouch for the rebuild.
For $17,200, this car is WELL SOLD!
The buyer will have his share of surprises on this one, unless he had a thorough PPI (which was not possible because of time).
I would not be surprised if this car turns up back on the market very soon, either because the buyer backed out after seeing the car in person, or he takes delivery and finds out the rear deal. remember the VIN#4341129.
That said, I'd have paid $14-$15 and been comfortable spending $3-$4k on the odds and ends to have a nice driver for under $20k. (but then again, if the seller forgot to mention the odometer deal, how bad is the rust REALLY?).
Can anyone second my opinion, or am I way off on coupe values? I know the market is hot these days, but over $17k for a high-mileage suspect car, really?