HELP!!! 93 LS400

Hello guys, It's been awhile since I've been on this site after selling my SC...But I need some feedback from you guys. I'm currently driving an 08 G37 coupe and since winter is right around the corner, I'm in need of a winter/daily driver. I've found a 93 LS400 from my local craigslist...It has 211,xxx miles on it. Comes with 20" chromes and a dvd player. From the pictures, it looks real clean but when I went to the guys house it defin. showed its age. Rear driver side door has been hit, not really bad and a bunch of dings/scratches here and there...Interior is grey and is in pretty bad condition. Engine looks clean but I noticed the Check engine light on and the owner was curious about it aswell. Even though I will be using the car as a beater, I still like it to be reliable since I have 2 little ones that will be riding in it. My Question to you guys is what else should I look for besides oil/gas leak etc.? He listed the price for $1800 but went down to $1400 or $900 without the rims. Its kinda hard to explain since you guys cant see the car in person but do you think its worth buying from what I explained? Am I expecting to much for a decent cheap car? Thanks in advance.

here are two pictures he listed
[IMG]http://images.craigslist.org/3k13me3od5Qc5T95P59bp4248cab18e1013d1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://images.craigslist.org/3kc3m63p05Tb5Pb5Rc9bp64a543dfc91d1a59.jpg[/IMG]


and some of my G =)
[IMG]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/weezeeg35/g3724.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/weezeeg35/g3723.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/weezeeg35/g3721.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/weezeeg35/g3717.jpg[/IMG]

hmm 900 aint bad at all.

heres a list of stuff to check for.
-ask when the major maintenance was done (timing belt/water pump etc.) this car is not a interference motor which means if ur tb breaks nothing will go wrong. but when it does, its a pretty penny to replace it since its almost dismantling the whole front end of the engine.
-see if the cluster lights are crapping out, if they are, its an easy $10 fix and pm me and i can help.
-climate control lcd screen is probably fubar-d but replacement screens are about $100-120 or so.
-check the power steering pump for any leaks, cause if this leaks, ur going to have to replace the line AND a alternator..pretty penny also.
-check for exhaust leaks, as the engine mounts wear, the motor flexes more and the EGR pipe on the rear will tend to hit the firewall and eventually crack it.
-then check all other stuff, brakes, pads etc.

oh and if u need any parts, i have a 92 ls400 parts car in my possession. oh and checking the CEL is cake, [url]www.lexls.com[/url] has a tutorial on how to pull the codes, i think its in maintenance.

-Joe