I don't think it's such a bad thing to flip it. The new owner had some stuff to sort out when he got it. The original owner was honest, knew what he had, but that it also needed some finishing up. I spoke to him and commend him for being honest.
Heck, if hyghlndr didn't get I was! My plan was going to be to sell my current daily driver and make this one my new daily.....and eventually somebody would want it more than me.