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Question: Estimated annual repair costs in the future

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brgpac, Tucson, AZ, September 30, 2009, 12:07
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My 1997 Lexus has about 120,000 miles on it now. Over thWe drive about 11,000 miles per year. Over the next five to ten years how much should I expect to pay in annual repair costs? Thank you

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    dandd October 01, 2009, 20:06
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    IF your car has been maintained properly and the oil has been changed at the correct intervals, the coolant, the timing belt replaced, the transmission serviced regularly, then I would say that from 120 k until about 250 k it will cost about 800-1200 per year to keep your car dialed in. Some years it may be 600 but the next year you may need 4 tires, a tune up and brakes which can run 1500. You should visit your shop once a season or every 3 mos/ 3000 miles for an oil change and a look over of your car, so things don't get away from you.

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