2000 evinrude ficht?

[captdan]

Hi, I found a 20ft MA that has been totally rebuilt but it has a 2000 175 evinrude ficht on the back. I've read all the bad things about this motor and I'm alittle worried. Has anyone here had any good luck with this motor? Should I walk away...hhhmm
I know that the 98 and 99 models are the ones that had big problems, but i've also heard bad things about the 2000 models. I thought of buying the boat and repowering but Not sure about spending the extra money right now.
bit of a dilemma I have here.
Dan