Replying to Should I get this Jetta?

This kid is selling me his 99 wolfsburg edition VW Jetta (old body style) for $1500 and I cant decide if I should get it. The reason i cant decide is because it has a good amount of problems hence it being $1500. The exhaust is really load and needs a lot of work, the left door and side got hit and has a very noticable dent, and other things may need replacing like brake pads. I dont want to get stuck with a car with endless problems. Other than that stuff the car is really nice and clean. Its a stick so its a fun car.... Buy or dont buy???