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Don't get too hung up in the engine model. If you're looking at a specific car, the issue isn't whether it's a 2.4, 2.7, 3.0 or whatever. The real issue is the actual engine itself.

What's the status of it? Has it had a top end job done or a complete rebuild? And when was it?

The best thing you can do is a proper PPI with a leak down test and a compression test. That will tell you most you need to know.

I've been the very happy owner of one of those lovely rev-happy 2.7s for 3 years. If they're well-maintained they're nothing but bundles of joy.