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Do IT! Great cars. As has been mentioned, check all the bushings carefully. A few little issues to be aware of though. Lower a-arm bushes tend to go quite quickly. Check that the drivers seat mechanism is solid. These are a common failure. Seat should lock and not move at all on the sliders. Check the air bag warning light. Normally just a broken wire under the drivers seat. Sometimes the indicator stalks to weird continuous ticking. The indicator stalks are a relatively cheap and easy part to install yourself. Engine wise, should be smooth and feel tourquey. Not a free spinner like a honda engine, more of a solid whoosh of power with a real noticeable kick above 3500rpm... should not feel any restriction. Be aware the clutches are heavy too and due to the cable routing they can stiffen up. And try not to lift off too suddenly if cornering, they have a lively rear.