xterra??????

[crazyrog17]

I think drdan means the sensor would sense a broken timing belt and keep it from interfering somehow.

[FestYboy]

^ nope... blown timing belt sounds WAY different than just a bad sensor, that and the VQ engines don't have a 'belt" sensor, but they do have a crank and cam sensor.

[drddan]

Since it is newer, it may have a sensor to detect the timing belt. It could be ok.

[Evil D]

I remember those SUV's as getting fantastic reviews...i think they were even truck/SUV of the year in one of the mags. I always liked them. There's a guy local who has one with a lift and big rock crawler bumpers..it's sick looking.

But yeah $300 is robbing her blind. I'd at least offer a grand...karma's a bitch.

[bhazard]

Could junk it for more.

[perucho]

That's a $4,000 truck if it was in fair condition. Even with a bad engine $300 is way too low of an offer. Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky.

[crazyrog17]

I was just going to suggest checking for interference specs... good call batstiva.

[batstiva]

If it's in good shape, and she'll take $300 for it, take it. Guarantee you can make your money back in parts.

Near as I can tell after a quick search, those are interference engines, so as far as damage goes, could be nothing, could be nasty.

[gorgonheimer]

A lady brought her truck to our shop and it had a broken timing belt
60% chance a belt will fix it. She wants to sell as is. I am gonna offer 300.

To much? Too little?

2000 model auto 100k miles