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Welcome Kat. If you are willing to do some maintenance yourself a Newell in that age range can be a real pleasure. Mechanics that know the 8V92 well are getting harder to find. The fortunate thing is they don't need all that much work that requires a mechanic. It is imperative to get an accurate digit thermometer for the rear radiator and keep that radiator clean on the outside. Overheating is one of the biggest issues for those older Detroits. Check the oil and the coolant level in the radiator every day of travel and don't overfill the oil. Keep the hoses in good shape and NEVER let it get over about 204 degrees and they are a workhorse. Keep the engine speed up on long hills and it the temperature starts getting too hot, immediately pull over and keep the engine running at a fast speed to rapidly cool down the engine. If you don't drive in the mountains during the summer very often, it really shouldn't be an issue but long steep grades are cause to watch the gauge closely (the dash analog gauges are not very accurate).