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Auto Inspection: 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT

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  ***  Bought it from a dealership in London, Ontario "AS IS" with the error code on Oct 20, 2020. Odometer at the time of purchase: 185,777 km Changed winter tires and spent over a $1000 to get it certified... Odometer at the time of sale in early 2023 ($400-$800 in cash as I ran out of cash to fix the seized engine (possibly caused by a delayed oil change as the mechanic was busy. Note: Oil and filter were changed several times and maintenance done regularly via Master Mechanic prior to the breakdown and the oil change indicator on the dashboard when the last oil change was due) and was not working at that time): 200,000 - 250,000 + km  including a trip from Toronto to California (and a test ride on Bonneville Salt Flats) and back with no mechanical issues...  Purchase Price: $1995 (Tax inclusive) Return on Investment (Income and savings verified by tax returns, Employment income divided between a Ford E250 and this car):  1. Employment (Used it for Amazon, St...