The car as-is is worth at least $2,300, and he got it for $300. He’s already saved $2,000, which he can spend fixing any issues and making it worth > $2,3000

You put that succinctly. Now why didn’t I say that?

Its an honest take. That car’s probably a death trap. I’d stake my Jalopnik Gold Membership on it.

We can hope... its not like they’re posting about it in Oppo....

I’m just stating what ‘needs’ to be done, and what ‘shouldn’t’ be done.

To each thier own. I’m just saying it DOES happen. I see it daily in just my little corner of the world.

It rains and snows in some places. And people steal shit. It’d be a shame to ruin that nice clean low mile interior.

Here:

Because it looks like shit.

Some people like throwing money at new OEM parts. 

You think these people are working on their own car?

Don’t throw wiki links at me. I know what I know.

Maybe not right NOW....

I see a broken light (illegal in some states), a creased bumper, a torn rear window (if it rains where you live), and questionable upkeep, based off the dirty engine bay.

Thank you for agreeing on the price. 

And we here on Jalopnik do not live in either. But a lot of the population does.

It possible... I mean, look at the top of the page, THEY did it.

....yes. Or, Jalopnik commentators. Myself included.

Pick your maintenance item

Nothing. You’re right.