Thanks for your concern, the points you raise are valid. The person that I am using was recommended to by a company that regularly imports 3200's to Australia and he does all their inspections, so I am happy that he knows what he is looking at. I have heard of the dreaded end float problem and fortunately the car that I am looking at is an automatic and not as susceptible. This car has only recently moved to Bath from Edinburgh but it has spent much of its life outdoors so I am concerned about the state of the body work. When the inspection has been done I will certainly take up Pete's generous offer to take a look for me.