Date: 16 Apr 2004 07:39:39 -0700 From: dwolframnospamardcurran.com (Dan in Connecticut) Subject: Maintenance
Hi folks, I have been lurking about the board for a couple of weeks since I started to research my next vehicle purchase. I have narrowed my choice to a 2000 9-3. Prices seem to be within the my range and I like the look of the car. I am going to test drive one this weekend, from everything I have read I expect to be thrilled. I currently drive a 3/4 ton dodge ram...enough said on that. My question is regarding the scheduled maintenance of the timing belt/chain (I think it is a belt). All the cars I have looked at seem to be just under the 60k mile mark. I half expect that these cars are appoarching some costly sheduled maintenace. Any info on what to expect as far as maintenance for a 2000 with 60K miles would be appreciated (if you have any idea on costs would also be useful). Additionally, please forward any suggestions/recommendation/warnings as to what to look out for during my search. Thanks to all. Dan