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Subject: Re: Chance To Buy '03 Ford Focus Date: 12/3/2012 8:31 AM
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I'd actually feel a little better about the car if it had 25-30k miles. 10k is EXTRAORDINARILY low mileage for a 10 year old car. What climate? Was it kept indoors? Was it driven once a week consistently? How long did it sit?

I'd be curious what issues could arise from a car sitting and being started or driven infrequently. Dry seals/gaskets being my major concern.
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