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Old 08-10-2015, 05:22 PM
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Yep, that's what I thought too. From the pics and talking to the sales guy... it seems well maintained and cared for. He said they smogged it so I think that means the valve stem seals, vanos, and valvetronic are in good shape. Hard to pass Cali's smog with any of those failing.

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Verify the above before committing. Leave the car idling for an extended period (20+ minutes). If it smokes when you rev hard, you may want to reconsider. Can this not be verified somehow before you travel?
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