New here and need some help

[JSTCOZ]

Hey all,

I am new to this forum and will hopefully have my first car soon!

I'm looking at a Holden Commodore VS. I have been lucky enough to find a dark green, very neat and only 97,000kn Commodore VS '97 for $4800 with 6months free rego (from a dealer).

Bad news is that we have had the car inspected by RACQ and they have given us a few problems with the car. Dealer has said that he will fix muffler and oil leaks ('fix' or whip the oil off was my thought -_- )

Below is the problems that the vehicle has and I was hoping some of you with your car knowledge would be able to let me know how much it would cost to fix the problems if it isn't too much trouble?
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MOBILE VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT NO. *******
Defects Requiring Attention

Item Ref Image Ref Component Comment
1 Hazard Lights Hazard lights inoperative
1 Left rear Indicator Lights Moisture behind indicator lens
36 Right side area Oil wetness - clean and rectify source
21 Left rear Panels Corrosion holes in panel
23 Centre Muffler Muffler leaking

Other Items Noted
Noteworthy items which, in our opinion, should be drawn to your attention.

Item Ref Image Ref Component Comment
17 Drive Train Operation Refer Inspectors Comments
8 Various Panels Minor dents, chips and scratches
8 Leftside Inclusions visible in paint,Paint repairs
10 Central Locking Remote Buttons damaged on remote
12 Hood Lining Hood lining covering insecure,Hood lining distorted
37 Right front Engine Mounting sagged
40 Tensioner/Idler Idler noisy

COMMENTS SECTION
Inspectors Comments

(FT)Drive line shudder onreverse operation.
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Thank you in advance! And I look forward to becoming part of the forums =D

[Disturbed_vegeta]

seems to me that from the k's it has that either...not looked after, or not the factory cluster aye

[Ozzie]

only 97,000kn Commodore VS '97 for $4800 with 6months free rego (from a dealer). =D

First things first. Is the dealer selling it with a roadworthy?

If they are (by the sounds of it) then most of this should be fixed by them to pass.

[GetToDaChopa]

Yeah they should fix it up if they are selling with rego.

[Digital Cruiser]

Not true... Stuff gets passed through Safety Checks with no problems... I found out the hard way... All you need is a dodgy Safety Inspector (or a lazy one) to do the check and give you the certificate!

Anyways... Just tell the dealer to fix all that crap and you will re-imburse him IF and ONLY IF the second inspection gets a A-OK from a inspector of your choice! Never give them the chance to choose which inspector they want... Because if you do... END RESULT (for me): COOKED ENGINE... Rebuilt for $5,000

[JSTCOZ]

wow! didn't realise i had people posting on this, i need a notifier for this site or something.

Yes they fixed most of it but the engine mount and it was sold with RWC. Today it is off being serviced and if all goes well and i hopefully don't have to spend too much on it, then I can have a look at the exhaust system I found haha