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Firetrap (usually called flame-trap) on these is the crank vent system. Definitely a plus that it's been done. If you pull the dipstick when the engine is running and you get a positive air pressure with a vaporous smoke - then it NEEDS to be done (is overdue). A lot of people skip doing this because they are a bit of a PITA. You have to remove the intake manifold which is more than the average DIYer is up for. So it is something to look for in the maintenance records.
These are strong engines. As mentioned above, stay away from the awd unless you have good maintenance records on the haldex system, etc. The FWD transmission is usually pretty solid if serviced regularly. That means ignore the 100K recommended and do it at say 50 or 60K like a 'normal' car. **edit***Steve Carlton says hell no - these are no bueno**
One thing to always watch out for on these types of cars is delayed maintenance. Because they run well, some people skip out on the maintenance and it will keep running until something very expensive spits the bit.
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