Not takeing anyone side here., But if i was travelling 8hours to view a 16year old car with no mechanical experience i would of took someone with me that did. At the end of the day these cars are getting on now and even if someone says its in mint condition i would never take there word for it because it might be mint to them but not me we all have different views on things! As Adam as said you sould of tryed sorting something out with Dom befor slandering him if you had no joy then maybe shot a thread up. I understand it must be frustrating but you did by the car sold as seen.