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Hi everyone. This is my first post I have read most of the technical articles regarding R50 and am ready to buy one and found one I might like. --2001 LE auto. AllMode 4WD, Leather, heated seats, sunroof, ugly fake wood trim (Can one replace those with custom panels of a different finish?) --Owner installed tow hitch. (looks like a good clean install) --92,000 miles --2 owners. --In very good to excellent condition, in and out. No rust. Test drive was solid. --Was asking $6,100 and has agreed to $5,100 --Current owner has recently done: plugs, brakes, O2 sensors, oil change, brake fluid change, and ATF fluid... (WHY? preventative, he said). --Passed recent state inspection. Current owner hasn’t owned it for long and wants to get a 4runner but is sort of a Nissan suv collector of some sort. Had a very old mint R50 form the 90s in his garage. However when I asked if I can get a pre purchase inspection done at a shop of my choice and at my cost he says he doesn’t have time this week to do it. Also didn’t want to me to bring it to a shop without him. (I guess I can sort of understand THAT part, although he met my whole family already when we saw the car...) He is emailing the VIN later today, so I can run a carfax or auto check report. (Will update when I get it) What do you think? Is it a good deal? for the price and the condition Should his hesitancy about the pre purchase inspection be regarded as a bad sign? Or should I be ok if the carfax report is good? Am I being too difficult? Should I not buy until he can take the car for the PPI? (Then I am afraid it will sell and I lost a good chance) Thanks IA for any advice you might have.