His price and your needs are why I would have a dealer look at it. Yes it is another $100-150, but he should be willing to go in half with you, if you can't come to an agreeable price, he will have the dealers write-up to help with the sale, and if you do get it, you will have some peace of mind on your drive back from Phoenix. The I-10 in the middle of summer is the last place you want to have a break down, as well as having something dependable to get to work to everyday.
I like Zemalayan tend to be very patient with what I am looking for, then again I am looking to make as much money from a restoration as I can, but our situations are a little different than yours.
