Hello all,

i posted the following message on another website, and got a response from a well respected individual, whom I trust their word also. However, they were the only person that responded, and wanted to be a bit more picky. Please help.


I found a 97 960, body is excellent. 121K miles, and decent seats. Found two problems that concern me whether to buy it, or not!

First, not major but would like to know why, while unlocking driver's door, other doors do not function? Even while inside car driving, or not, I can't get other door lock to function from driver's door. I did not check passenger side.

Other problem; I noticed a oil leak at pass. side of valve cover. I am not sure where the flame trap is on the 960, if there is one. And if so, does it cause same oil pressure problems as my 740 would? oil dispstick, etc... you all know that on 740.

I really like this 960, the oil leak I believe I can fix, as long as I can find out whether its just gasket or seal replacement(s).

He doesn't know if timing belt has been changed, but I would do that also. The serpentine belt is obviously new.

The car is so strong, he's asking MSRP for it, but I believe I can knock off a few hundred but for these notations, and fix it myself.

Update(after receiving other forum response):
Went to drive again, also found leak in sunroof, and was able to open doors at driver door(double turn), noticed a discoloration on rear bumper, and could not get radio to power on.

What do you all think? Should I purchase, or not?

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1990 740GL Rex 215K