I just purchased a 96 escort wagon auto with 63,000 miles it was a city inspectors car in Wichita, Ks. have not picked it up yet but do know the brake light on dash stays on and the engine idles a little rough, also wanted to know when I should replace the timing belt and water pump, I would rather do it before they go out and sit on the highway twidiling my thumbs. Also any other things I should consider to get years of use out of it, I only paid $1300 for it so I can afford to spend a little. PS. when I do pick it up its going directly on a 3 hour drive besides checking the oil and coolant should I consider looking at anything else ?
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17 years ago