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Originally Posted by figit090
What would be a good offer? It seems that these cars go further than 100k on timing belts and well beyond that on the original clutch, I'm hearing things all across the board though.. :/
I figured 2800-3200 would be a far min/max for my offer, given the difficulty I've had finding one locally as well.
I think I can find and install A/C myself for under $400, hopefully closer to $300.
Thanks for your feedback thus far.  I remember you from my want ad thread. 
The bummer with my situation is traveling a few hundred miles to find another good car, and also one that's got lower miles and similar age. Most I see are 1997's with 160k on them, often no timing belt change. sucks. I think he said no receipts so I doubt even if he's "changed the timing belt" it would be difficult to tell for sure.
Same damn dilemma as before, I'd end up in $4k territory by the time I do the necessary maintenance.
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Yea but with 4k you would be looking at an even better car. I would say 2500 max, unless it's in pristine condition.
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Originally Posted by vskid3
The timing belt probably can last well beyond the recommended replacement mileage, but if it goes it'll fudge up your engine. So not having proof of it being replaced isn't necessarily bad, just means that you should do it ASAP. I wouldn't worry about the clutch too much if the driver doesn't look like they've been trying to race it.
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I will never risk a timing belt. My mom's CRV had a timing belt break and bent valves (1k repair job) then a week later my dad's broke on his truck (there goes another 1k) then 2 weeks later my 1987 Camrys broke! What are the chances. Luckily when the Camrys broke, it didn't do any damage. Mom's car was at 198k, dad's truck was at 189k and the camry was at 164k. When I bought my HX I did the timing belt, and was glad I did, it was extremely cracked and on its last leg.