johnjapan Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I'm interested in purchasing the following car, but I'm a little concerned about the mileage and timing belt. Sorry, the page is in Japanese. https://autoc-one.jp/used/detail/15103514/ The car has done 87,000 km / 54,000 miles so far. Timing belt (and associated parts) replacement here seems to sit around 100,000 yen / US$930 from asking around. I'm also given to understand that the timing belt should be replaced around 100,000 km / 62,000 miles, so the car isn't really far off that. The salesman (not a Subaru dealer) has stated the a mechanic has checked and the belt is supposedly still in good condition, and he has also stated that the belt should be replaced around 130,000-140,000km (81,000-87,000 miles), but I'm not sure if this is accurate, or if he is just trying to get a sale. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 welcome go for the replacement for a peace of mind... get him to replace the timing belt belt for free, if you can. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjapan Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 get him to replace the timing belt belt for free, if you can I wish I could do that! I contacted another salesman about a similar year of the model car, and they wanted an extra 75,000 yen for it (US$700). It's so tough to get a good deal here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 same thing over here... it's not very possible to buy a different wagon variant other than the usdm. tough to get good deals around . all the best, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macone Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Timing belt is due after 100,000km. At least that's what the sticker on the timing belt cover says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjapan Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Timing belt is due after 100,000km. At least that's what the sticker on the timing belt cover says Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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