1998 Avensis Gs Estate

[tarix55]

mileage 77k cam belt changed at 60 no problems in 6 years of ownership anyone else same ?

[Penfold]

2.0gls 1998, cam belt changed between 55&60k. bought car at 62k in april 2003 - now on 82k and touching wood, all ok. will red line nicely when needed.

[Mops1]

1.8gs 1999 84k - no probs (bar norm mk1 probs steering rack, alarm, ignition) till last year, clutch, water pump (went after changing cambelt earlier on in year). After 5 years ownership still sounds smooth and quiet -ish!!

[Taff Hibbs]

mileage 77k cam belt changed at 60 no problems in 6 years of ownership anyone else same ?

Had my Avensis SE estate 1.8 from new. (£11335 tax free in Germany). Still not changed timing belt and i'm on 93k.

[Slip]

At the 98 1.8, the cam timing belt isnt due to change before 150 000 km (ca 110k miles). I changed mine at 165000 km.

[dazwan]

98 1.8GS Saloon bought with 40k on clock, 2 timing belts (60k & 120k), new water pump last year and just had the Air Con overhauled due to a blockage. Currently 130,000 miles. Apart from the water pump and air-con, no major issues in 5 years of ownership.