My nextdoor neightbors are looking for a car for their future 16 year old daughter.

My dad had a new BEETLE when they came out in 1999 but i didnt know much about cars and the only thing i remember is that he said the clutch would be about 1200 dollars to replace. Hence why he sold it.

can you tell me:

1. When the timing belt should be changed?
2. What are common problems that go wrong with VW BEETLES?
3. WHat's your say on a new BEETLE with 73k miles and selling for 5600 dollars?

Thank you in advance for your help,
Billy