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lrg · #3 10-18-2002, 12:26 AM

There really aren't alot of weak spots provided the engine hasn't been abused. With 200,000+ miles, as you might expect, you may have some maintenance issues pop up once in a while (weak starter, rear axle shafts, vacuum line leaks, etc.) but no really major areas to worry about. If the prior owner was good about maintenance many of the above wear items may already have been done. Sometimes they last the life of the car. The best advice I can give you is keep the valves adjusted (every 15,000 miles) and change the oil regularly (preferably as hot as possible). I've had 100,00 largely trouble free miles on my wagon and am looking forward to at least 100,000 more. It's a great machine and pretty easy for a DIY to take care of. Enjoy it.