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23 messages,  Last post on Nov 18, 2002 at 11:53 PM

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#18 of 23 by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 14, 2002 (8:30 am)

Well you either put money into an old car or it stops, right?
 
I understand most people's position when they own older cars. The idea is "If something breaks, I'll fix it, otherwise, I'll leave it alone".
 
Okay, a sort of attrition policy. Nothing wrong with that, except....except...there is the risk that when that 'something' does break, that something is going to a) leave you stranded some place you don't wanna be and/or b) break other things, too, causing the car to be basically worthless (read: junk it).
 
I myself prefer a very reliable car, and I think 130K on any part of a Chrysler LeBaron is already a gift from God.
 
I think the dealer's estimates are reasonable, yes.

#19 of 23 Shifty by yaman

Nov 15, 2002 (7:27 am)

A good point about where you break down.That car has been running about 1k a year in maintenance over the past few years which I guess is pretty good considering how much it would cost to replace it.Timing belt it is! Thanks

#20 of 23 by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 15, 2002 (8:30 am)

So $80 a month? Yeah, that's okay for an old car. Beats car payments by a long one.

#21 of 23 by tmt1961

Nov 18, 2002 (11:21 am)

timing belt on lexus 95 es300, the manual recomends to replace at 60k, most people replace at 90k. is anyone has problem with it before it reaches 90k?thanks

#22 of 23 if they do, it costs an engine by swschrad

Nov 18, 2002 (2:03 pm)

which is the gamble you're making. do you feel lucky today?

#23 of 23 lesser gamble by nippononly

Nov 18, 2002 (11:53 pm)

It doesn't cost an engine on the '95 V-6 in the camry and ES...it will just cost an inopportune stalling and stranding.
 
I think everyone goes 90K on these belts - later on, Toyota went to 90K for the standard replacement interval on the same belt, and same engine.

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