I should be picking my RA up sometime tonight before 7. Is there anything that may be different with the drive, such as a smoother ride, etc.? Just curious.
Thanks in advance

 

Nope. Should just just the same. But with the added benefit of a running motor thats good for another 60k. Get saving for the next one lol.

 

Haha Thanks for the fast feedback and future advice!

 

I got my car back awhile ago, and upon arrival, I popped the hood and saw a new drive belt! I got really excited! I started my car, and it sounded so much more smoother and gentle than before. No rocking or vibrations, and I really feel like my ra is a smoother ride than previously. Maybe it's all mental, but it's a good feeling. That and assurance/reliability

 

how much did it cost to get the belt done? i need mine done soon, im creepin up on 110000 miles. i need to know how much i should start savin up lol

 

I paid $425 for my belts, oil change, and transmission fluid flush

 

jeeeze. thats about how much im paying to do my head gasket, head bolts, water pump, and belts. plus new oil and coolant.

 

i/we(personal mechanic) changed them ourselfs it was a pain in the *** changed all the belts and installed my rrm pully kit he charged me 100.00 we tighted them up good and she ran beautiful

 

Congrats?

Lucky you. I have no mechanically inclined friendz

 

I'm lucky enough to have a mechanic for a neighbor. He changed both of my timing belts. There are two. Plus he changed the oil and filter. Cost $270 including parts. By the way, I just made my last payment for my RA (70 payments with a little extra instead of 72), it just passed CA smog test and got a compliment from the tester for throttle response, and I'm happily going to keep it for the foreseeable future. I mean, what could you get with four doors that could be more fun and practical for about $7000-9000? It is 100% stock 5 speed sun and sound package 2004 model, by the way.

 

I wish i knew your neighbor as Ive had some trouble with mine and i live right by you(wildomar).

 

Congrats. I still remember making my last payment. I paid mine off early, too. Took about 16 months off my 60 month loan by paying extra when I could. Sometimes it was all I could do to scrape up the regular payment, but other times I'd send in $1000. I ended up getting a refund check for like $0.90 from the bank, because the payment went through before they would have calculated the interest for that day.

 

Congrats dude! I'm über jealous

I can't wait until I pay mine off

 

I'm about half way through on my 06.

 

7000 left. or something like that. meh. i was hoping to have it paid off by the end of this year.