ditto on rust, check gas tank out some have had a problem there, not sure wear to look on it, my rig is rust free.
If no rust and you can wrench I'd recommend it even as a project.
That V5MT1 MT is a very strong unit and the front axles on that one are larger that AT models and 4 cyl models.
Even that stock rear axle with the LSD (look for orange label in door jam) is more heavy duty any make out there.
Good luck.

dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.