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Originally Posted by 05X3lover
From my research I tend to think the timing chain failure rate is very low - as others have said when you read forums reading a few peoples' issues can make you think there's a widespread problem.
I found this same situation when I bought my '90 Miata 8 years ago. In the early versions of the car there was an issue connected to the timing belts that was corrected in the later models, and people talked about it like it those cars were ticking time bombs. But research showed me the issue was very rare if the car was maintained by good mechanics, and I've never had a problem with my car at all. I'm really glad I bought it, in fact.
That said I'm not belittling anyone who has had real problems with their X1, and I'm sorry anyone has to deal with sh*t like that. So I'll definitely be cautious with while we're X1 shopping. Thanks for your input!
Where btw, can we get really nice fitting custom seat covers?
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At least you have the information so if things go very bad you knew the risk. Thousands of us did not have this information prior, if we did there would be a 90% sales drop in CPO cars with this engine. Knowing what I know I would never suggest anyone purchase one of these vehicles. Most of us do not have $23,000 sitting in the bank to address this potential nightmare. I will have an Indy shop replace mine with newer style as soon as my warranty is over, if I cannot figure out a way to dump it. Sad, never purchased a Car that was such a liability for this much money.