> > The oil consumption confirms it. You need, at least, > new oil seals on you valves. That's why the seller is supposed to do > the smog check, and you've just convinced me that I'll have anything I > consider buying smogged BEFORE I make a final offer. This may be an urban (californian?) legend, but when I was shopping for a car here in CA (I'm recent transplant), I was told that the seller had to (by law) give a smog certificate with the car, or else they would be liable for any repairs needed to smog the car. The Syncro I bought came with a smog certificate. If you're buying a used car in CA, it might pay to visit DMV and ask them about who's liable for repairs to a used car that doesn't pass smog.
-Jim
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