Denver LX 450 - Can anyone look at it for me?

[IdahoDoug]

I looked at a 96 with lockers today. Owner assured me it was "perfect" and always maintained perfectly, etc. and mentioned it had been detailed, engine cleaned, etc (personally, this is bad news to me, actually). So I get there and it's a complete dog. Literally. They'd clearly let a dog sit bored in it a lot as both rear seatbelt plastic receivers were chewed so bad they were literally missing perhaps 15% of the material, the driver's seat looked like someone routinely sat in it soaking wet (probably the dog waiting for the owner), the entire left side had been repainted poorly, several trim pieces were cracked and gouged indicating regular hauling of stuff, etc. It smelled like a wet dog inside, and the entire exterior was tired. They couldn't find a single shred of maintenance records - not so much as an oil change receipt for 140,000 miles.

It's amazing how people are willing to deceive, or how wildly varying their standards are. I think for some owners simply cleaning out the 7 Eleven coffee cups makes a car "excellent".

DougM

 

[basalt51]

And I'm sure when you told them it was a piece of crap they looked at you like you were crazy.

 

[informationjunky]

And I'm sure when you told them it was a piece of crap they looked at you like you were crazy.

Just for the hell of it, I e-mailed the seller of the LX you almost bought (which is back on e-bay) and here was his reply;

You asked:
"Does it have any rust? any repair damage? Thanks"

There is a small rust mark, drivers side at bottom where plastic runner ends towards the front of vehicle. It's late now but I will take a pic of it saturday morning and send to you. I've had this car at toyota to have a look when I bought her and they did not indicate any body repairs. I'm guessing that's what you mean. The shop that does my oil and repairs says the car is in great shape. Wife wanted a Hyundai Santa Fe 4 cyl 5 speed because she does a lot of driveing to Ontario Canada. She breeds golden retrievers and I would not let here put dogs in this car. Any other questions feel free to ask. John G.