always get your prospective purchase inspected by a mechanic you trust.
even though it's nice to look at, drives really well, feels good and you talked the guy down to a reasonable price for your pocketbook doesn't mean that bumper isn't held on with chewing gum and the centre console isn't about to explode.
*sigh*
Serious? The bubblegum?
not serious... it was metaphorical. =)