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Make sure you replace the timing belt thats immediate engine problems if it breaks um they have lots of suspension upgrades available that will definitely improve the ride quality maintenance really depends on mileage. Have some one perform a pre sale inspection, basically they check the car tell you of any problems that you should be aware of befor buying the vehicle.

Check your tire pressure, fluids, and oil regularly. Even though gas prices are up it's better for your fill up at a 76 or a Mobile gas station instead of the cheaper alternative. Always change your oil at 3,000 miles and your air filter at 15,000 miles. When you get your oil change ask the mechanic to check your brake pads, tires, belts and hoses to see if you have any wear and tear or leaks from underneath the car. All of these things done properly will ensure a better driving experience.

both the comments on top has basically covered all of it. I have the exact same car as you do and make sure you keep track of your timing belts because im on my second engine because i didnt change the timing belt, if it snaps, you can kiss ur engine goodbye. check those belts every 90 000. make sure you do proper rotations every 10 000 and the tread on your tires is still good. change the struts when you begin to feel a rough ride but if you buy good ones they can last for about 100 000. oil and filter every 3000 and air filter every other oil change and if you cheap out on changing it, then atleast take it out and blow it down. make sure you take care of tune ups every 25 000 by changing your spark plugs and wires. rotor, disti cap, and maybe most importantly, fuel filter....this is goin to be a bi..ch because its all the way in the back. i replaced it when i rebuilt my intake manifold. when you are changing your spark plugs, make sure that there is no oil on them, because you will need to change your valve cover gaskets then as well. also, change the pcv filter. u noe its good if you can take it out and move it back and forth and you hear a clicking soudn...but otherwise, its only a couple bucks.make sure that all of your accesory belts are doing ok. an easy way to check them is by lookin at them and seeing if they are cracked or in general worn down. recoment replacing them every 30 000 for no problems gauranteed..they can go longer though.if you are going to replace timing belt, replace water pump so your cooling system stays fresh. try to do a complete system flush of your cooling system because it will get all the nasty gunk out of there, highly recomend it. also replace your thermostat if you are going to do a system flush. check your radiator for leaks and your upper and lower hoses for softness when the engine is cool. it also depends on how longyou have had your car. after a while, rust begins to occur and that is the last thing that you want...trust me. i had rust at the floorboard, i had to repair 4 holes that were big enoughthat you can stick your whole fist in. make sure for a good ride that your ball joints and your tie rods are doing ok, if the bushings have cracks on them then you should replace them. make sure your sway bar links are ok as well, this will give you the best steering and comfort.make sure that your front and rear brakes are doing all right and once in a while lock up your brakes when you go in reverse to set your drum brakes ...sets the adjuster.finally, use something called sea foam, put half in your crankcase and half in an almost empty gass tank, this will clean all the gunk inside the crank case and it will clean your injectors. about the tranny, if you havent changed it for a while, then dont change that fluid. for honda, if you havent changed the fluid, then let it be, but if not, you can do that as well. i havent changed the tranny fluid in my car since 200 000 miles ago...and it still runs great.i think this is great advise and deffinetely the best answer ive ever given, this will surely get you started and keep your car running for as long as mine.