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    Default Just Bought A VR CALAIS what should i do next?

    Just bought a VR CALAIS, its 1993...
    has had some work done on it already, being engine sensor (crank angle), Fuel Pump..
    and since ive had it ( a few weeks ) ive done the steering rack, and ball joints.. coz they both were things that needed attention..

    what else should i get done?
    what proventitive maintenance should i do?
    what things are known to go bad/wrong?


    please help me on this issue..
    Notes: car is stock apart from cold air intake.

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    What to do next ? Um,... sell it and buy a VS hehehehehe
    Its a V6 yes ?
    Just drive it. find out if it burns oil, if the tranny is OK etc.
    The shocks will definitely be rooted if they are original ( check the date stamp), hoses, air cleaner, brakes.

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    yeah i know you waz hopin i'd say go buy a turbo charger and a 3000hp chip yeah ?
    Anyway, tired Suspension is common on these cars. Bet it handles like a lounge cushion.
    What do you want to do with your car ? stock daily driver or mega engine work ?

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    do a full service on motor/trans, maybe do diff oil etc.. And dont drive it like its a race car, Takes one big rev for these things to die, as i just found out

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    stock-ish exterior
    reasonable ride hight (legal)
    engine work, if at a reasonable price.....

    so sorta both.. but not megga engine work.... must go quik...

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