John wrote:
Let me guess, you think he should take the seller's word for the
quality and quantity of maintenance it received. If it "looks" well
maintained, all it means that it's possible that the seller could
afford some spray paint and some degreaser.

Where to hell did I say such a thing? Some spray paint and degreaser
wouldn't do **** for the compression. It wouldn't do **** for a trial
run to see how it runs and performs. Some spray paint wouldn't do
anything for the maintainence records, would it? Research! Go to the
guy's service man, and ask questions.

Assume the worst, and hope for the best is the safest way to go.


Must be crappy going through life like that!