Recently picked up this 02 with 155 on the clock. Previous owner admitted that those miles did not come easy. She spent the last five years as a DE rental at Cota (circuit of the Americas). I got her cheap.

Previous owner said that during his ownership the only thing that was done was maintenance items

fluids brake pads tires and filters. The car actually runs amazing. It has zero smoke and other than an airbag light and a broken rear spoiler it has zero issues that I have found so far.

I am going to dive into the car more this weekend and do a thorough inspection. What should I pay particular attention to and what’s likely going to need replaced?

 

Depends on what your plans are. If you are wanting to build the motor and go big hp go ahead and pull it. If you just want a weekend toy then just do general maintenance and drive it and enjoy it.

 

Your motor has lots left - no hurry there. Check shocks, transmission and motor mounts to tighten things up and make it feel new again.