If the car is 99, I will be looking at the followings.
1. CV joint/boot if the car is lowered.
2. Both engine/tranny mounts and diff mounts if they are cracked
3. All bushing on arms and joints if the are cracked
4. Suspension leakage if they are stock. Even if mileage is low, it's effectively 14 year old car
5. Timing chain tensioner (a.k.a TCT) if the engine is rattling
6. Valve adjustment
7. Radiator check as mentioned above and radiator hose as well. Most rubber hoses/fitting are worn or hardened and becoming brittle
8. Rear subframe - rust spots and crack inspection (if the car has been to tracks)
Hope this helps
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