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Re missing that DV fault, I can see where you are coming from on this and also how my view on this can be seen as presumptious - Indeed it
is presumptious. I take the view that it would be entirely reasonable to presume a very low level of care for this car based on everything, not just the DV, you have posted about it. I'm only saying how
I would be completely put off buying this car and not how others might or might not be.
Rightly or wrongly I find it difficult to understand a driver not realising they were down on power and furthermore doing nothing to investigate it. It doesn't matter whether it's a DV or not, nor whether the owner knows what a DV is or not - It's simply a reflection of a careless attitude towards the maintenance of their car. And that's why I wouldn't want to buy it. However, someone will buy it and be happy about it.
Respect to you for the rescue and I hope that there isn't anything else about the car which may need more serious attention as a result of not being looked after.
I'm just expressing an opinion
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