Well said, Pete. I remember Dem checking out a seemingly overpriced GS (MCV?) for me at a non-specialist garage. We had no idea of what checks had been run on the car, yet the guy wouldn't budge on his high price. With a dealer or an indie, you can be reasonably sure that they will have run the SD2/3 over it, checked the clutch wear, etc.
When I sold my 3200, the indie I sold through found some mechanical problems I was unaware of, and corrected them before reselling. That is how it should be. I'll bet there are a few garages out there who would just give a car a cursory look-over, buff it up, attach some 3rd party warranty, and then tell everyone what a perfect example the car is, etc. Call me a cynic ...
I remember.....the day i heard i was to be a dad.....
Car not great, seller not good....had to walk