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to a certain extent. I have 2 9Ks to go by. This is all from memory, but there's really not a lot for a 13 & 14 year old cars.
I got my'96 CSE since 2003 and have put 66K on it. The car had been very well maintained since 40K by the PO.
2 sets of front brakes (DIY) for ~$130 each time.
Air filters (3) Fuel filter (1) Due for new FF now.
Cabin filter (3)
2 exhaust systems ($350 each, DIY)
AC compressor $600 (done on a used car warranty)
Heater core $600 (done on a used car warranty)
Radiator $250-ish (DIY)
Water pump (forget cost, done at indy)
Serp belt, tensioner, and pulleys ($350-ish by my indy
Fuel pump ($700 by my indy because it was too cold out to DIY: -5F)
Shocks/Struts/springs ($1000 for new Aero suspension, installed)
T-stat ($18)
Coolant flush ($20??)
Assorted odds and ends I can't remember ~$200/year
Control arm bushings
Oil and filter every 6-7.5 K (full synthetic at about $25/each time
1 of summer tires, 1 set of snows (came with new summer tire & new snows). Needs new summer tires for 2009.
Fun expense: SAS Sway bars ($380)
Daughter's '95 CS (automatic)
This car was decently maintained but was at a major wear cycle at 138K when we got it. Now it's at 158K.
1 set of tires
radiator & trans oil cooler
ACC (used $100)
fan speed controller (used $5)
front brakes ($130 DIY)
Upper motor mounts DIY
Serp belt and pulleys (DIY)
All hoses DIY
CV outer boots (indy did them)
Exhaust system
1 ball joint
Door lock actuator ($10 used)
Oil & filters every 6-7.5K (synthetic)
Trans fluid changes ($20??)
T-stat
Presently needs a heater core, but not desperately.
Have bought nearly all parts at eEuro which delivers overnight to me. Both have been very reliable and good to own. When you buy one with a bunch of miles that has been well maintained you may find it really doesn't need a lot. But go through the car very carefully so you know what it does need.
I'm a tightwad and these have been great cars. I hope to keep mine to at least 200K, and that the '95 will get my daughter through the rest of college and a couple years into the work world--so about 3 more years. It probably will.
, Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:36:24, Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:19:19
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