Buying an EF Fairmont

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Sorry to start a lame "what should i pay for this" thread, but I'm considering buying an EF Fairmont for the missus and add to my ever increasing rego and insurance costs due to excess vehicles in my driveway. I have been tossing up a few ideas for a new daily driver under $10,000, and keep coming back to the EF/EL Fairmont, cos, I like the style, I prefer AWD/RWD cars, not overly keen on the Commodore idea, and just dont have the finances to purchase a Turbo Liberty. Anyway, cut to the chase, a mate located a locally owned EF Fairmont, 212,000 km, good service history, white with cloth interior, Tickford suspension and 16" wheels and rego til October. Has a few little dents that should be easy to have repaired, and gets better economy (avg 9-10L/100km)than my 4cyl Magna. Seller is well known, and is only selling since my mate asked if he'd be interested in selling, otherwise wasnt fussed. Asking price is $5000, which to me sounds about right, and so far everything checks out fine. Question I'm asking, is this in the right range, and a few EF-EL specific tips on what to look out for. Will try post up pics shortly.