Re: The end of my fun.
Well, I emailed him, and the guy called me back just now. He said the price was negotiable, and he negotiated himself right on down to $6500.
Freaking awesome, right?
..Except..
The car was in a flood in Virginia.
That's an /awfully/ computerized car to have to deal with guaranteed electrical issues..
I think I may pass on this one..painfully.