yeah, that'd be it. Kudos on your research skills.

I've exchanged a number of e-mails about it. Price has dropped since it was first listed. The sticking ignition sounds like a key lock issue. Seems he's not the original owner after all (which concerns me a little) and doesn't know if it will pass emissions. A/C is unknown. It is a hard-top. engine type is unknown. Waiting until I have my money squared-away before heading over to see it.

The only front-end work that *really* scares me is the steering rack. But... I've not had a FWD since my very first car (a datsun). I've hesitated to move to the 850 (from my 940) due to the warning that "you can't maintain it by yourself anymore" that, and the fear of a timing belt snap wrecking the head and engine...