Have the opportunity to purchase a 200k mile 2014 LX that has been well cared for and is mint condition with one big problem. A misfire on cold start up only on 1 cylinder. Vehicle has had about 18k in Maintenance or repair in the last 2 years as previous owner spared no expense. Last 2 months has had randomly a misfire on cold start that goes away after turning off vehicle then restarting. Confirmed plugs have been replaced, coil as well and then head gasket was replaced which looks to have been a misdiagnosis. All repairs have not fixed the misfire and now I have the opportunity to purchase for 19k which is not negotiable. If I don't purchase it is going to go to auction. I'm a body on frame Toyota/Lexus fan boy and love reviving these things. It's a large gamble on something that could be minor and was overlooked or could be something catastrophic waiting to happen.
Question is do I take a chance on it or pass?
Question is do I take a chance on it or pass?