Timing belt life- let it break!?
My 2007 has 212k on it. Timing belt was due at 210k. The car is in pretty good shape. Decent paint, nice interior and all appropriate maintenance done but still isn't worth much. I think its worth maybe $1200..? I also have a check engine light small leak detected that I have been unable to resolve for 4 years but I have been able to work around it fir inspection so far....
Timing belt will cost me at least $800. But something pricey could go at anytime so I don't want to put good money after bad....
So how long past the service interval do you think the timing belt will last. I know there are no sure answers and it could go tomorrow or last 25k more miles...but if anyone has any knowledge/experience I would love to hear it.
Thanks!