[Freddog11]

I'm gonna go against the grain here. Have it checked out by a good Viper tech. If it checks out, and everything else is what you want, HT vert, color, year and so on, buy it. That also depends on some other things. Are you the type that is willing to put some work into it over time that will bring it back to the way it should be? Will a few minor flaws make you regret the decision and have you trying to unload it in a couple months?

I like a good diamond in the rough. My car DESPERATELY needed new tires when I bought it, the paint was good but had a few swirl marks that needed some good buffing, and just generally needed a good cleanup. I felt like it was a good deal and was willing to put some time, effort, and money into it and now it looks great and I couldn't be happier with my decision. All those things were factored into the negotiations and the price was right.

Like someone else here said, consider the price of the new tires too. The day after I got mine home (after driving 1200 miles on 11 year old tires) it was in the shop getting new rubber ($1600). Within a week all the fluids were changed and I was pretty much done cleaning and buffing.

Good luck whatever you decide.