I started my research after the purchase but have done some. I've seen a lot more "bulletproof drivetrain" comments than the more recent stuff about clutches and diffs. I think your assumptions are correct. These cars are 5-6 years old now. The ones that have been heavily thrashed are showing symptoms, same old thing. I would suggest paying the price for low mileage and roll with it. They are a steal at 40K with less than 10K miles if you figure in the pleasure derived.
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