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Old 10-02-2008, 08:07 PM
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Get a printout of the maintenance history - 2 big things to look for, has the waterpump/thermostat been replaced & what mileage were the brakes replaced (if ever?)

water pump "typically" fails between 60-80K - plastic vanes in OEM - when it fails, it has caused engine to be replaced (worst case senario) - if you have a 3.0, there is a great aftermarket Stewart waterpump w/ stainless steel vanes available - 4.4,4.6,4.8 are stuck with the OEM pump

brakes most likely have been replaced by now, at least the front ones - I'm at 90K and the rears are just approaching their 1st replacement - My fronts are also due, but were originally replaced at 28K

the 90k insp should have replaced the differencial fluid and the microfilter and an oil change

but to answer your question..., Yes, but it's always nice to know what's been done
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