3/4 cars I've owned (all bought after 2010) have been 1999, the other being a '94. I'm still driving one of them. If I'm going to own a car, it's my preferred year. The best of computer tech and mechanical simplicity.
Depends on where you're at in life, what your home responsibilities are. I recently had a big life change and if I knew it was legitimate, I would consider it, just for the adventure, with a couple caveats. But a year ago? It just wouldn't have worked. I would really have to weigh my situation against the supposed financial benefit. Also, I have a big priority in comfort at this point in my life. I've done things like this in the past, and it wore me to the bone. I was smiling at my bank account, but I missed out on a lot going on back at home. If I couldn't guarantee a decent space for myself while I was away and a way to regularly connect to home, it would be a no. The pay and hours may be at the expense of these comforts. If that doesn't bother you and you don't have a ton going on other than your current work, I'd say go for it. Also, ensure you have something to come back to. I would think my current job would welcome me back after two months away, but that isn't common in my experience.
I like the niddy noddy, but I prefer the naughty knitty