Definitely have the mechanical things checked. 00-01 had the 2 hole banjo bolts and all ap1’s had the weaker vavletrain. Just make sure the compression and leak down is good. Probably not a bad idea to have the trans and diff fluid checked to make sure there isn’t excessive metal shavings. Beyould that it’s definiteyl in rough shape. The body work is where I’d be the most concerned since finding a good paint shop that’s reasonable on price can be a pain. Seats and top are relatively easy swaps. Hmotors tends to get Jdm seat sets for good prices. Just have to keep checking them or contact them and see if they can get red ones. End of the day you’ll need to add up the cost of all the new pets and work that will need to be done and have a bit for the unexpected things. If that bring you in under what a cleaner one would cost out the door then do it. If not it all depends on how badly you want the project over just a cleaner car.

Worth mentioning I think billman is in New York. Great person to have inspect the car if he is close enough to you.