My 96 the same color has zero paint issues. Peeling trim, that can be fixed easily. Front suspension, they all need to be "rebuilt" at this age. I dropped $1,500 to get my suspension better than new and the only thing I didn't do myself was the alignment ;) You can fix it for less. Mostly you probably need new strut rod bushings.
Ocassional odometer, somewhat of a known issue, moreso on the slightly older cars. Harsh transmission shifts, check fluid level & condition. Oil burning? Ugh, engine not cared for well enough :( If I was you I'd add a can of Restore in there to see if that helps: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJVEX74/ - I've had good experience with that in the past.