Be sure to look over any car you buy from any location. If you do not have the ability, take it to a mechanic. I bought an 02 that had been lowered with quality parts.....rode like it had solid tires...thought the shocks were bad based on po. Other mods were done so so. The 00 I bought in 07 was sweet....just a couple of paint issues. The 02 I have now is great mechanically too, just had a fender replacement done pretty good prior to my purchasing. All were found on CL. More records the seller has, the better. Check for proper tranny operation and clutch if manual. I would not buy one with any issues that you would have to repair.....unless the price is real good.