So I've been checking out this SC400

[5speed]

that is for sale and I went to look at it and in the car was a Failed Emissions report. the NOx was almost double the state limit. I've read that the EGR can cause this(maybe carbon buildup), or engine overheating, high compression due to carbon buildup, or timing issues. The car has about 180,000 miles on it and is selling for under 3000. Is this still worth looking into? Does the dealer have to cover costs to pass emissions?

[JITB]

isnt it illegal to sell a car that wont pass emissions? or something.. im not sure.. im sure plenty ppl on IA will let u know!

[5speed]

Never heard that, I'll look into it. Yeah, Im just waiting for the info to flow in. I hate that Im so impatient haha

[JITB]

BUt! i would stay away, unless you know for sure whats the deal.... or ask them to fix it and you will buy it... and work out a deal on the price to fix.. maybe.

[5speed]

Yeah, thats what I intend to do if i purchase it. There is a shop right across from it that will diagnose it for free. There no engine lights on or anything. I just checked the laws and yes it is illegal. They have to provide the emissions report and may resolve with the buyer to fix it. I found this very useful site that has both seller and buyer obligations in GA.
The site http://www.cleanairforce.com/stations/usedcar.php

The Sellers Law http://www.cleanairforce.com/docs/Seller_Beware.pdf

Buyers http://www.cleanairforce.com/docs/What_to_Do_Before_You_Buy.pdf

[JITB]

ha! i was right now tell that MF to fix it so u can buy it!

[5speed]

haha, yeah Just gotta wait for my mom to get her insurance money from a recent wreck or my dads disability check so they can give me a loan. I can get like a 25000 loan with my credit but i dont want interest on a $3000 car