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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan
I have a 1997 Camry that has 235k miles on it. When I got the car, it had 165k miles on it. Do you really think I need to keep receipts for this car?
I have a 2009 V-strom. The warranty expired 2 months ago. I have no need for receipts on that vehicle either.
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Until you try and sell it.
You guys think it's not important because none of the buyers you've had so far have seemed like they cared. But that doesn't prove nobody cares.
Pretty sure that Camry has a timing belt, right? If so, it would be scheduled for replacement every 75-90K miles. Meaning that when you bought it at 165K, it probably was due for its second replacement. It would certainly save you money and time if it had already been done. And if in fact that's what the owner told you, wouldn't you like to see some verification of it? Otherwise you are simply taking his word.
Same with clutches. If I'm looking at a car that old, and its clutch has recently been replaced, that's a potential advantage in my eyes. But if it can't be proven, it's not an advantage anymore.
Two different Camry's, same condition, same amount of miles.......If one can show that it's timing belt & clutch had been recently replaced, I'd be willing to pay $500 more for it.