Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:19:03 GMT From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnopsamammyrealbox.com> Subject: Re: Looking for info on 1999 9-5
"MeatballTurbo" <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> wrote in message news:MPG.18bdc25ddd37f3fd98a163nopsam.cis.dfn.de... > In article <b307f7$1h97l7$4nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de>, > davehinznopsamcop.net says... > > Pay very close attention to when the timing belts have been changed. On > > the V6, they are a critical service item. I think the interval is > > 30,000 miles - if the owner can't provide paperwork showing that it's > > been done, be very wary and get it changed right away. > > > > > > And talk them down on price. It is a bargaining point. > Technically, it really doesn't matter if the belt was ever changed regularly in the past. It is only important that it hasn't broken! But it is an excellent indication of how well cared for the car has been. Just have the belt changed (no matter when the say they changed it last) to be safe.
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