First, I can't thank Gussie2000 enough for being the man. We drove to a shop that has a 2000 Kaiser w/ 100k. There's an issue w/ the drivetrain and they're not sure if its the diff. or shaft - citing that someone who worked on this trucks might have a better diagnosis (Gus knows one). It runs but not on 4x mode and they just wanna get rid of it. The asking price is very very reasonable - cash I would spend on a new mountain bike. There are mostly cosmetic issues that bother me so please chime in your fix recommendations. I need all the info I can get. I'm giving it a weekend to decide.
1. Cladding is faded and has plenty "rubs" and "Scuffs" in the front corners and theres a 2" crack centered outside the backdoor. This is what bothers me the most.
2. Engine bay is dirty (maybe a couple of engine brite runs?)
3. Hood insert is so faded.
4. Head lights are"cloudy".
5. Torx screws and fuel covers looks dirty (oxydation?)
Typical Northeast rust on the underneath but I didn't see anything alarming.
On the brighter side: the engine sounded smooth (Gus agrees). I only got to drive it w/in the confines of the shop but the tranny shifts smooth. When I ran a $7 VIN check w/ Vinalert.com, it says 0007 miles in 2000 and nothing more (exactly the same written on the title) . I emailed complaining that the report being "incomplete" but was told that an "empty" report is good - meaning the truck was not salvaged and no reported faults. I'm not sure if Carfax will show more at $35. I was told that the lady owner bought it new paid in cash.
I know there are threads on most of this issues but a quick answer/direction will def save me time. Thanks in Advance, ladies and all.....
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