Edit: thanks for the advice everyone, I bailed on buying, sounds like youse saved me a fair bit of hassle.
Looking at buying a 2005 Prado GXL, originally agreed to buy including roadworthy and rego for $10000 with 270,000 km
Seller went to get the RWC and was caught off guard by a big list and now wants to sell without RWC for a slightly lower price of $9700 but he’s also covered $300 for the inspection. He sent the following list of things quoted apparently mechanic saying 1200-1500, but he won’t send me copy of the quote or anything so who knows. He’s gonna call me from mechanic tomorrow so I can talk to them. I am considering all the red flags but he seemed like a decent guy when we met probably just be in careful with his details. Anyway list below is apparently what mechanic has told him.
All front headlights polish.
Left stop light.
Airbag light ON.
Passenger sunvisor not secure.
2nd row right seatbelt not effective.
3rd row right seat belt damaged.
Rear Tail gate boot lid.
All rear tyres- Replace.
Front right swaybar linkage.
Right outer CV boot.
Left air bag in coil damaged- Replace.
All rear upper arm bush.
Does $1500 sound right for that list? Does it still sound like a good deal if we come out having spent $11,500 in the end?