[groovdrum]

i think i finally found a nice 300d.
it runs great, looks good, e.t.c.
i checked it out last weekend and the issues are;

1- torn CV axle boots. left outer torn in half. right ones still whole, but cracked.
2-brakes. low, but not squealing yet
3-needs transmission pan gasket and service. slight leakage.
4-transmission FLARE between 2 and 3. does not flare when shifted manually. other shifts are smooth.
5-oil pan gasket leak. moderate.

my main question is this;
is this car safe to drive in this condition from NYC to VT (350 miles).
the axles were NOT especially noisy. the mechanic down there says i'd be risking real damage to the car driving it in this condition, and wants to charge me $1100 for the work, making the car not such a good deal. i could do the work MUCH cheaper up here. e.t.c.
it is a beautiful car. no rust, clean interior, nice paint, mileage around 220k
what would be a fair price, and is it driveable?
any advice?
thanks.
-gabe

 

[groovdrum]

thanks!!

all this info is priceless. sounds like the car can make it.
given these issues, what do you all think i should pay for the car?
the body/interior is IMMACULATE, really. AC doesn't work, but everything else does. 220k(give or take/odometer replacement).
owner originally wanted $4000, but i've got them down to $2500..
still too much?
-gabe