You have a CarFax which is clean, you are purchasing this car from a long standing member of this forum which numerous people have vouched for as a stand up guy that takes great pride in his car. You have started several posts in reference to this car already. It just seems to me that you are stressing way to much over this purchase. Don't get me wrong..... prudence is always wise, but you can over analyze things to the point that you take the fun out of the experience. You are about to fly from California to Virginia to pick up a clean and beautiful SRT and drive it across country. This should be an experience of a lifetime if you do it right. My advice would be to do the prudent things necessary (which it seems like you have already done.), but balance it with anticipated fun. Good luck! Bob