96 v6 automatic - 240,000KM
Posted: January 8th, 2006, 1:31 pm
My first car, got it in 2000 at 105k. So far good engine, good tranny.
list of things I had to fix:
timing belt (x2 - second time belt died on the highway, previous mechanic fucked it up)
radiator (cracked for some reason, cost me a good $600 4 years ago at Canadian Tire to replace)
Muffler + pipes (x2)
Recently had to replace Ball Joints, left steering rod (or wheel rod?) and CV joint.
I'm driving with a cracked air intake sealed with duct tape.
This year I may have to replace my caddy, front calipers, air intake, and hopefully that's it!
So far not bad. I think I totalled about $1800 in fixing/parts alone the past 5 years.
Is the fuel filter worth replacing at 240K? I am not sure if the previous owner had it replaced. But it's a b---- to get in there and replace it.
Sorry about the messy post
list of things I had to fix:
timing belt (x2 - second time belt died on the highway, previous mechanic fucked it up)
radiator (cracked for some reason, cost me a good $600 4 years ago at Canadian Tire to replace)
Muffler + pipes (x2)
Recently had to replace Ball Joints, left steering rod (or wheel rod?) and CV joint.
I'm driving with a cracked air intake sealed with duct tape.
This year I may have to replace my caddy, front calipers, air intake, and hopefully that's it!
So far not bad. I think I totalled about $1800 in fixing/parts alone the past 5 years.
Is the fuel filter worth replacing at 240K? I am not sure if the previous owner had it replaced. But it's a b---- to get in there and replace it.
Sorry about the messy post
