Wow, thank you very much egremont. The level detail in the response was far more than i expected, and have given me a few thing to think about.
I will sent you a message with more details of the car, as im paranoid exposing it openly might jeopardize it for me.
And i dont want to experience that again.
The owner did not mention they have engine issues, but that they had know transmission issues, in the auto. But has had it replaced. Something like where its been serviced and worked on never even crossed my mind, but i can see how very relevant it would be. He has agreed to allow me to have it inspected first (was planning to use RACV pre sale inspection) but after reading through the list of things they do....... Well it doesnt really seem like they do all the much.
Maybe someone familiar with the model of car is a much better option.
Ill send you through a message now. And thanks again