Got mine in Dec. Actually it's for my daughter. If she goes away to college then the car stays home. Either way I plan to keep this baby for a long time. Here's what I've done so far:
AOS
All brake pads
All sensors
All spark plugs
All Spark plug tubes
All coil plug tubes
Original seats (used)
Rear underbody lining
Original muffler
Original spoiler
Oil change
Fuel filter
Air filter
Cabin filter
All manifold boots
2 O2 sensors
Side lights
All 4 wishbones
All 4 Drop links
All 4 control arms
2 track rods-rear
Both outer tie rods
Soft top
and some little things I can't remember
Not to mention all the tools I acquired
Need to do:
RMS
IMS
Low temp thermostat
Possible MAF
Possible clutch
Possible Secondary air system overhaul
Alignment
Wheel balancing
Some painting when all is done
Sometimes I feel I need to part this out and be done with it. But, Love working on the car and I know it will run good for a few years with prudent maintenance and the IMS nightmare behind me. I just can't wait to be done and be driving with the top down. Very soon.
If it's an old car then expect issues. It's an expensive car to have and maintain. That's for sure. Save some money by doing the maintenance/repair yourself. Plus you get the therapeutic bonus!
FYI, did/will do all the work myself. Except alignment, balancing and painting.