Time for my 2 cents worth. I have a 1996 with 307,000 miles on it and do the nromal maintenance myself such as engine oil/tranny oil changes and brakes and struts and whatever else i can reasonable expect to do a decent repair on.
I bought mine with 192k on it. I now have 307k and needing cam/crank seals replaced at this time. Here is what i have had to do to keep it in good running order.
Odometer gears - Myself
Struts - ""
Brake Calipers - ""
Gas Pump in tank - ""
ABS unit repaired - "" sent out part to reputable brickbaord repairer
Top Engine Mount - Dealer
Air Pump(twice)and not doing it again until emissions test in 2 years - Dealer
AC Evaporator - Dealer
Starter and Ignition switch - Dealer and myself
Wheel bearings passenger side - Myself

I bought the car for $4k and have probably put that back into the car to maintain and gotten back 110,000 miles of enjoyment and plan on getting 400k on this car before i retire it. Sounds like a lot of money but i just love driving this thing!!!

Marty in CT