Tight Budget - Should I buy 1999 Trek 7000 blue/yellow @ $60?

[itorian]

Currently using Bike:
2001 Schwinn Sierra 700 SLX (blue)
Component GroupHybrid Mix
PedalsPlatform
Chain1/2 x 3/32inch
HubsFront: Formula aluminum, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsAlex double wall, 36-hole
Tires700 x 40c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Spoke BrandStainless steel
Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Fork Brand & ModelRockShox Metro XC
Cassette9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
CranksetSR CR350, 28/38/48 teeth
HandlebarComfort Rise
Handlebar StemComfort Adjustable Rise
Headset1 1/8inch steel
SaddleSuper Soft Plus Spring
SeatpostSchwinn Glide Along suspension
BrakesetTektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro linear-pull levers
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Frame Tubing MaterialAluminum
Shift LeversSRAM ESP 5.0 Half Pipe

Bike I'm thinking of buying below:
$60 fair-good condition - i'll see it this tuesday Dec 7 - appreciate any advice. only found a frame on ebay(and its crazy expensive)... limited info on this one
1999 Trek 7000 blue & yellow
Frame Size: 19.5 inch
Top Tube Length: 22.5 inch
Standover Height: 30.5
Stem Length: 135mm
Crank Length: 175mm
Frame Material: Aluminum Easton ProGram
Fork Material: Steel Cro-Moly
Wheel Size: 26x1.95
Drivetrain: 3x7
Shifters:STX RC Shimano
Front Derailleur:STX RC Shimano
Rear Derailleur:STX RC Shimano
Brakes:STX RC Shimano
Wheels:Matric Rims STX RC Rear Hub. Front Hub System 2 Components
Cranks:STX RC Shimano 175mm
Seatpost/Saddle: Concept CSL.

However the ad also says rock shox judy travel fork...
They are both mountain bikes. Any advice is quite appreciated... I'm super newbie with bikes, never could afford a trek to be honest. common sense makes me think the frame alone is work it. Aluminum Easton ProGram - but maybe i'm wrong. Thank you in advance. Have a great weekend

 

[All uphill]

Hi and welcome!

What are you hoping to gain by buying the Trek?

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

At sixty bucks it's cheap enough to take a chance on, especially if you do your own maintenance. My reason for buying such a bike would be the 26" wheels, not because it was made by Trek. For the most part, bike frames are much of a muchness, slight weight variations aside. Unless you are replacing one with poor geometry with one with good geometry, the difference in ride is not likely to be night and day.