PROUD NEW OWNER of a 99 Protege SE - 92k on the clock when I bought it

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Protege SE 1.6L
Hi there,

So I am the proud new owner of a 99 Mazda Protg SE:


So I am will make a list of what all needs to be repaired

BODY

1. Rust on wheel arches, under doors→ not much , I dare to say this is the best condition protg I have seen.
2. Clearcoat peeling on roof.

ELECTRICAL

Car has a lot of electrical problems (because some idiot installed a remote car starter, which is removed now; so all electrical is whack):

3. Only starts in neutral (not park)

4. Top brake light in rear window comes on when you open the trunk.

5. The dashboard light dimmer doesnt work (only one illumination setting)

6. The first speed setting for the windshield wipers does not work

7. No power windows/locks→ but since I have an older protg I will install those into the car.


ENGINE

8. Need to change alternator belt

9. Squeak coming from alternator

FUEL

1. I get PO455 Evap code→ but the gas cap is brand new, what else could it be?

Other than the above mentioned items, she runs really well, feels like so much more compression than my other protg with 254000km on it.

KM: 92800

What do you think are the priority repairs? (Aside from the rust?)

Aside from the obvious maintenance, like oil changes, what can I do to make it last forever? (aside from repairing the rust?)


Thanks,
 
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