wgngal

I drive an 86 GL Wagon - I love it, but it has multiple expensive difficulties Soo I'm looking at an 88 GL wagon today. Guy claims to have all paperwork re; repairs and maintenance. 97,000 miles, new clutch, timing belt. The only unresolved problems he reports are: Power steering reservoir needs replacing sometime - not urgent (he says) Needs some sort of tailpipe extension that will allow car to pass emissions - he is planning to do this himself before I see the car later today. Car is selling for $1400 (US) and I do not want to lose it! But I cannot insist he take it through emissions testing today because they are closed for Christmas and will not re-open until Tuesday the 27th. I really hope someone can tell me whether his statements that the power steering reservoir is not urgent and that a tailpipe problem could really be the reason a car didn't pass emissions testing are reasonable, and therefore, most likely true? Many thanks to anyone who can offer advice. I just love these wagons!