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Sherman Oaks, CA (private seller) · Inspected by ASE Master Technician · 14 years experience
Inspector's summary
• Right front fender has been repainted — undisclosed by the seller. Ask directly about prior damage.
• Oil filter housing gasket is seeping. Not urgent, but it will need to be addressed.
• Rear differential bushings show early cracking — inspect again in 12 months.
• Cooling system components are original at this mileage; expect a water pump within 20,000 miles.
• $1,470 in documented immediate work — reasonable to request as a price reduction.
• Undisclosed repaint on the RF fender affects resale value; comparable clean-history examples support a lower number.
• Seller has service records through 58,000 miles only — ask for the two most recent invoices or budget for the gap.
Section-by-section findings
Vehicle Verification
- VIN matches dash, jamb, and titlePass
- Odometer readingPass
61,480 miles. Consistent with service records.
- TitlePass
Clean California title, present, name matches seller.
Exterior & Body
- Paint depth readingsAttention
Right front fender reads 8.4 mils vs. 4.6 mils factory average — repainted. Door and hood match factory.
- Panel gaps and alignmentMinor
RF fender gap 2mm wider at the top. Consistent with the repaint finding.
- GlassMinor
Two small chips at the base of the windshield, not in the driver's sightline.
Tires, Wheels & Brakes
- Tread depthAttention
LF 4/32", RF 4/32", LR 6/32", RR 6/32". Fronts need replacement within 3,000 miles.
- Uneven wearMinor
Slight inner shoulder wear on both fronts — alignment recommended.
- Brake pads and rotorsPass
Roughly 60% pad life remaining, rotors within spec.
Engine Bay
- Cold startPass
Started immediately, no smoke, no abnormal noise. Video attached.
- Fluid levels and conditionMinor
Oil slightly dark, within service interval. Coolant clean.
- Visible leaksAttention
Light oil seepage at the oil filter housing gasket — a known issue on this engine.
OBD-II Diagnostic Scan
- Stored codesPass
No stored codes.
- Readiness monitorsPass
All monitors ready — codes were not recently cleared.
Road Test
- Acceleration and shiftingPass
Smooth through all eight gears, no slipping or flare.
- BrakingPass
Straight, quiet, no pulsation.
- Steering and alignmentMinor
Very slight pull right at 65 mph, consistent with the tire wear finding.
- Suspension over bumpsPass
No clunks or excessive rebound.
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