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The archives will be your best source, but here's what I know:
As always, look for records, regular oil changes and whatnot. Sounds like you've checked that much.
This car will have the sometimes dreaded TCS system, which includes an electronic throttle body that has a tendency to go wonky for the tune of at least $250 (if you buy one used). The timing chain could be getting a bit tired after 100k, but if they've been on top of the oil changes, you're probably in the clear. The alternator may need to have a new voltage regulator installed if one hasn't, take a peek at the voltage. If the bypass valve hasn't been changed it may be growing weak, get on the throttle fairly hard and then drop completely off it and watch to see if the idle wavers down low or stalls...um...DI cassette could be in need, if it misses under load, that is probably the problem. Watch the boost gauge, it should hold steady somewhere near red when asked to.
Motor mounts at 100k could be getting worn, pay attention to how much the shifter (is this a 5-speed?) moves as you get on and off the accellerator. They're not too pricey, but if they're shot you have another bargoning tool.
It would be useful to start it first thing in the morning after it's sat all night, look for a puff of white smoke coming out of the exhaust. That would be a solid indicator the seals in the turbocharger are wearing out and you may need a new one soon.
93 is often an unpopular year due to the TCS system & the very unique ECU configuration. It was the first year of Trionic, and it is incompatible with all prior and subsequent years of ECU. For that reason, there are virtually no tuner options available to you in the form of aftermarket software. If that's something you would be interested in, then you might shy away from it.
Check out http://www.quasimotors.com too, Quasi has a good guide for buying a used 9k.
All that being said, 107k is still a young 9000 in my opinion, you can get many more miles of rocket-propelled driving out of it. Whether you buy this one or another one, you'll love it.
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