98 cobra common problems

Hey guys i am looking at a 98 cobra vert black black with tan interior i would rather have black but... any way what are some common probs things to look for.
i know all the basics and have had a vert before, but i have no experiance with the 5sp trannys the engine or sn-95 so any help would be great, i hope to join the svt crowd here soon ...oh and they are asking 10,800 for it car i clean from the looks of the pics

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...=CONVERT&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=2&cardist=15

sadly it had been rode hard put away wet and then beaten like a red headed step child, looked good....but then agian so did the hooker i banged and now i am pissin needles...lesson learned.....