[Changeling]

O.K. so technicaly I'm not a newbie, since I haven't bought one yet. But thats exactly why I'm here.
The other day I was wandering the used carlots for a possible replacement to my ever so troublesome car. Initialy I was looking for a Jeep Cherokee, the classic style. Low and behold, there they were, 3 PTs lined up next to each other. I couldn't resist testing sitting in it. Instantly I was smitten! My mother too.
So here is where I need your help.

Nobody can acuse the PT for having a good secondhand value. Why is this?

What are problems I might expect if I do decide to purchase one?
Is the upkeep expensive?

For me, the manual stick is the only way to go, I've heard quite abit about the auto on this forum but nothing on the manual.
How does it hold up?



When test driving what distress sounds should I be listening for, and during what conditions do they arise?

Anything else I should look out for?

Anyhelp is greatly apreciated.
P.S. This forum is almost reason enough to get the car. D.S.