Hi MF
The major service and hoses cost me $300 in parts (ngk, penrite, gates hoses, castrol only) - so saved a good amount considering labour +genuine parts cost
It wasn't in bad condition by any stretch - it was bought by my grandfather brand new with inheritance from my great-grandmother so has history in the family. He put 65k on it to 2016, serviced every 6 months. Then others started driving it (not significant car killers but not so careful) - put 25k on without even lifting the bonnet - I began checking it regularly for him when I found no coolant in the overflow and low oil.
He had it serviced right before I bought it and new brake pads fitted
I had first right of refusal at a very good price - otherwise it was going to another relative with 16yo daughter for her to learn to drive in. So that would have terminally stuffed it
