Just bought a new car as my sig will show. Dealer wouldn't give me enough on trade in on the rodeo so I kept it. I plan on doing a total refurb on it. Any suggestions on where to start. This will be a major deal I am sure, but I have the time.

I think it all depends on how much you want to spend and your engine knowledge.

I would start with the engine, especially with the # of miles you have. Pull the engine and rebuild it. That may cost you mucho money though. Anything you do yourself will save you money, but if you don't know what doing it will cost alot more if you mess it up. May want to consider a rebuilt one????