Is it a good one

[Ren Dao]

Could someone share some wisdom, I have just sat down at my computer after viewing a "pant bulging" V8S - J Reg and I am trying not to look through "rose coloured specs".

The outer appearance was really good but I have a few susspicions

So could you tell me

1) If you look under the carpets in the passenger footweell - right at the back ( i.e to the left of your tootsies should you be able to see light coming in?

2) I know the chassis are a little suspect - but looking at the areas highlighted in the bible - the rust is quite heavy - flaking to 1 - 1.5 mm - how bad a sign is this?

3) The triangular support wedges for the chassis joins are spongey - is there supposed to be any hard rubber on top of them or something?

4) The car has been stood for a long time it has 45K on clock - 500 in last two years - would this put you off.

5) Still has original exhaust can I expect it to give up the ghost soon.

6) Pre cat - boy does the engine sound good !!- although I think it is angry at not getting a run - serious grunting - from the car as well!!!!.

[Ren Dao]

Thanks guys - that is all real useful and kind. The car is in Liverpool - I am in Manchester are there any specialists around Liverpool that you may know of - it seems a good idea to call in a bit of experience !! Anyone open to a bit of bribary .