In New York, every car sold by a dealer must have a new State inspection. A dealer can't legally sell a car that won't pass inspection. Swade, I assume the seven day wait on your deposit return is because the check for your deposit has to clear? Otherwise, if you paid the deposit in cash, he's required to immediately refund it in cash.
Check that '07 well and ask yourself if the price is worth the hassles you'll have when it comes time to remove spark plugs that have been in it for 13 years. Do your homework, because in New York that's a job that can cost well over a grand. Just make sure you know what you are getting and that you are paying a fair price.
I soapboxed about this last week or so.
850-1100 for a "tune up"
Do any plugs yourself. Minimal tools needed. One little nice 49.99 socket set or less form Home Depot and maybe one extra longer extension will be all you would need. Lots of choices for complete COP sets really cheap. Bu ton lower mile ones just plugs and boots all you often need for a long time.
And get a scanner if you don't have one. Lots for under 40.00
Both purchases are gifts that keep on giving.
You'll be about 900.00 ahead.