newbie looking for a little advice

[wolfie]

morning all, i'm looking for a bit of advice. i've been offered a 2001 zs 180 saloon in a deal with my current ford but i haven't had any experience of these cars. are there any problems i need to be looking out for? what is the situation regarding the head gasket as i've heard they can be a problem on some of these? i don't particually want to get burned like i did with the tomcat turbo i had a few years ago, damn thing cost me about 1k in six months just in mechanical repairs. all your help will be greatly appreciated
cheers carl