[racer_d]

1) open the front trunklid. There should be a sticker with a bunch of codes. That will tell you exactly what options the car has. Then come back here, explain all and I know someone here has the "decoder" to figure out what some may be

2) Have your dad see what a dealer will give him as "trade in" money.

3) $15k is neither a smoking deal or a complete hosing. My guess is the dealer would offer about $12-13 in trade.

4) At 72K miles, you will 1) want to make sure the 60K service was done. 2) Have money or time/parts to do an upcoming 15K service 3) Consider a clutch replacement may be coming 4) examine tires.. they could run you $600-$1200 for 18" sizes of "decent" brands.

5) Its a nearly 8 year old car.... You will be the one caught keeping it up to date and spending money on it.. what can you afford? How about insurance? How about $4/gal for premium? What about 10 qts of Mobil 1?

6) Even though its "your dads", spend $300 or so for a qualified Pre Purchase Inspection from a reputable shop to help you locate other potential mechanical issues.

In the end, I say go for it.. but don't get too emotional about it.