WWYD - Refreshing a 2002 Ltd for the long run

[PoshSnoop]

...poor financial choices[emoji41] cause “ it ain’t wurth it….”And pouring copious amounts of cash into an old vehicle...
...etc...

Ezackly! I'm with you, Romeo1. We view our transportation appliances as pure expense items that meet certain functional and non-functional requirements. In seven years with our 2002 T4R, we've met nearly all requirements quite pleasantly for $24,384.07 (all costs). We're guessing it can keep doing our bidding at a relatively low cost, hence our willingness to pay what it costs to do a refresh.

You may benefit to varying degrees by considering the tenets of mustachianism that align with your world-view.

 

[PoshSnoop]

...new radiator.

Done! ScanGaugeII reports consistent 184F with occasional minor excursions toward 190F. Before, it was 204F up to 212F.

...external tranny cooler...
...vacuum hoses...
...heater control valve.

Proper. On the list!