Originally Posted by
cjblair
This is what I was gonna say. Just make sure it's 2011+ or has head bolts done already. If you really want to make sure it's taken care of, lifter buckets (?) are the other common problem.
The cost of brakes and fuel will bring tears to your eyes, but worth it IMO.
Just wondering - why not look at an ISF? Can be had in your budget, and they run forever with no problems (literally no common problems). Only routine maintenance, and fuel and brakes aren't nearly as bad as a C63 haha. I've had one for a couple years now and it's been absolutely bulletproof.