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Its reported federalization for the Ambassador of Japan gives this never-sold-here homologation special unusually specific provenance, and its mileage sits below the observed range for the generation.
Strengths
- Offered by the selling dealer since June 2018, with about 2,000 miles added during their ownership.
- Recent work called out by the selling dealer includes KYB New SR Special dampers and EBC Yellowstuff brake pads (service dates listed)
- Includes 1 key and the owner’s manual, and the sale reportedly includes assorted spare parts.
Watch For
- External chips, scuffs, dents, and paint damage are reported, with some areas touched up.
- Missing rear wiper arm; curb rash on the wheels.
- Driver-side mirror adjustment, passenger-side folding mirror, and the right front speaker are inoperative.
- Corrosion is reported on the lower passenger door, and the A/C is reported to need recharging.
