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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 11/23/2007 8:10:52 PM

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Its probably b/c you have to pull the intake manifold to get to the plugs and wires in the back.

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 11/26/2007 9:46:07 AM

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This was the first car that I have purchased from a dealership. If I would of known about this I would have tried getting them to bring my price down. My 2004 GTS 41,000 miles was sold to me for around 15,500. After tax and plus the warranty it came to about $17,000 out the door. Was that a good deal? This car has all the options installed on it.

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/4/2007 6:24:24 PM

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what about a MORE espensive aftermarket belt? are there any better than OE?

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/4/2007 9:07:53 PM

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Good question, I know that with the Jetta I believe the newer models only need a timing belt change every 120K They last twice as long because of the material

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/5/2007 5:38:39 AM

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Good question, I know that with the Jetta I believe the newer models only need a timing belt change every 120K They last twice as long because of the material

kevlar belts last longer however. I still would not risk it. Jettas are probally a non interfience motor so the T belt breaking wont cause huge damage. In the Mitsus if that belt slips or breaks your paying over$3k to fix on a v6

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/6/2007 7:09:14 AM

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the new belts according to russ if you take care of your care can last up to 120k.

get the OEM belts... those are your best bet.. im going with a OEM belt... and it only cost me what 20 - 30 bucks? but my bet it was like 15 dollers... dunno ill check =D

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/6/2007 12:50:33 PM

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OEM parts

Timing belt about 80.00
Plugs about 15.00 each (Iridium plugs big $$)

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/6/2007 4:49:57 PM

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Kevlar belts are better than OEM. The OEM ones have been known to last that long however not a good idea. Kevlar belts are stronger and will last longer. I bought a Greddy kevlar bellt for my car. cost $90 I think was worth it IMO

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/6/2007 5:02:28 PM

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Its 150 actually.

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RE: 2004 GTS 60,000 Maintenance - 12/6/2007 6:12:37 PM

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It may cost more for the belt but it saves you on labour if you only have to change it once every 120K. Assuming you pay to have it done like I do.

Talking about paying to do your own maintenance, which would you advise to get done professionaly for those that wrench themselves?

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