Proud almost owner of 2009 grand touring 8, and thank you
 

Hi everyone. First I want to thank everyone that has put so much of their time and energy in creating this plethora of knowledge for us here to sift through. I almost walked away from my potential buy due to the reality that this isn't your normal daily car. ...
BUT that's what's so damn great about an 8... The little things forum really impressed me. It was love at first sight in 2003 the first time iseen this car, before I knew rotary existed, and I've never had the chance to get in one.

So here is my situation, and id like feedback. ..

2009 grand touring (63k) but was in a collision. The driver side back door is dent in and the side impact air bag deployed. Everything else is Gem. The car was bought at Auction, and was well taken care of in and outside cosmetically. The battery was quite corroded and i tried to start but it didnt turn it over. We put a battery pack on and it turned over quick and good BUT I swear I kept hearing minor back fires.
Is this because I had to jump start or concern of something else?
I'm waiting for compression test and won't buy it without one, mostly curious about back fire....

Tell me what u think...