I'd say expect some kinda work with any car you get, these cars are getting old now and things will go from time to time. I thought mine was mint but lots of little things needed sorting like the windscreen washers we're working so had to get a new pump, electric windows were sticking so needed the runners a good clean, new front brakes, new tyres as it came with gash ones, boot lifters dont hold the boot up, alignment needed done etc... Like the boys said. Make sure its mechanically sound and the shell is in good condition (no rust/major dents etc) I was going to keep mine standard but it was too tempting to get modding. The price of my insurance never changed when i told them about my mods (alloys, coilovers, exhaust, new sound system)