couple of S8 pre-purchase questions

[rs32]

thanks - actually the rest of the car is pretty decent for the mileage and price point, full mechanical check next week but it took me 2 visits and a few hours to find that list of things.

130k miles - Most of the paint is decent, front stone chips tidied up reasonably well, leather interior very good and will restore to that of a 60k miler, everything in terms of visible engine components very clean and no serious leaks that I can see. Suspension silent, gearbox smooth, pulls very well. Auto box was replaced 2 years ago, brakes recently done, wheels all good, all other exterior trim good, some minor trim issues inside but it's 11 years old after all ....

why do you say walk away if the windscreen trim has corrosion ? I read a few threads about this being quite common and a failing of the manufacturer part rather than anything more sinister ?

If we're talking <£500 to sort out relatively minor issues, it's not a problem given the history provided with the car. If the mechanical check comes back with unforeseen major points and e.g. the compressor/vacuum ends up troublesome then you're right but I wouldn't say it's a clunker, far from it.