bluegsx

I know some of this doesnt have to be done right now, but I want to get everything done I possibly can to make this a "might as well be new car".

I'll start with all new hoses and belts (incl. timing belt), water pump, tranny fluid flush/fill, rear diff flush/fill, brake pads, spark plugs

Am I missing anything to make this "new" again?

This is what Edmunds says:
Inspect Ball joints $ 4.28
Inspect Brake system $ 12.82
Inspect Cabin air filter $ 12.82
Inspect Chassis & body $ 2.14
Retorque bolts Drive shaft $ 4.28
Change Engine oil $ 8.55
Replace Oil filter $ 4.28
Perform Road test $ 4.28
Inspect Steering linkage $ 4.28
Rotate Wheels & tires $ 12.82

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iTrader: (9)

Im not sure why you would want to do the timing belt at 53k miles.. its not even due until 90k. Its completely unnecessary. Same goes for the Iridium spark plugs you have in your car. Otherwise, you pretty much named everything. You can also flush out your brake fluid.

cliffud

iTrader: (3)

i just test drove a car with amsoil tranny fluid in place of steering fluid and boy oh boy was there a difference in steering. you might want to check that out if you're going to replace a ton of stuff.

bluegsx

i know is doesnt NEED to be done right now, but basically I'm in a situation where I was told "do whatever you need to, to make it 'new' again"...as in i'm not paying for it so I'm just trying to cover everything I can...

damon

Well if their really going to go the extra mile & pay for all this I would get a new maf sensor (yes I know it is really a Karman Vortex unit) thrown in for good measure. Yours still works fine but it isn't new. Had to pick up at least some dirt & residue somewhere.

Flush/replace the power steering, tranny & brake fluids

bluegsx

also, keep in mind that even at only 53k miles, its still 6yrs old....6yr old rubber belts/hoses...would you trust a 6yr old rubber?