Q: Potential 84 380sl will be at dealership for checkup tomorrow. Car has 95,000 miles, if sound I will purchase, what should I be m
Car is being examined at dealership prior to my purchase, what should I be most concerned with?
My car has 95000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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