If mine was a manual I probably wouldn't have sold it either you don't comprise with those cars quick, luxury, good economy, safe , and good price. Had mine for about 60000 miles and it had 20000 on odometer when I bought it. I never had a single issue just oil and bulbs. If your son is into tuning you should tell him to check out BSR well known Saab tuner. I did the tune and made the car 100 times better they know their stuff. I'm hoping this ford will have good reliability