Thanks for all of the great gouge folks. I've decided to let this one drop... I'm not really financially prepared for it just yet anyway. Maybe in January, and probably with a much more documented car through a much more aware and reputable seller. Oh, about the VIN... I goofed on my facts. It turns out that 1302 - the car said to be for sale - is the first to have some sort of new hinges for the cargo compartment cover. Oh well, people tell me all the time that it's okay to feel silly once in a while. Thanks for the thoughts and the time! Dan To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/