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None of what you just said makes any sense. These LQ1's I've been told are complete pieces of junk! No way you car has been that reliable, LOL!

I check my t belt a few times a season, I think it was replaced at some point before I got the car. I’ve had it almost 10 years now and haven’t done it but it still looks great. Replaced the alternator when I got it (partially why I got the car cheap), and once that was done and it was running figured out the LIM gaskets needed doing. That was all in 2011 and other than a few minor things mines been super reliable. Typing this sitting in it before heading in to work.

Agreed 100%. It just goes to show, when you buy one of these cars, really beware if the original intake manifold gaskets have not been replaced. They are going to fail someday and that cost has to be factored into what the given car is worth, 3.1 or 3.4. With the 3.4, the big 3 factors are: Intake Manifold Gaskets, Timing Belt, Alternator. If these have been replaced, proceed. If not, proceed with caution, big repair bills await you. I'm on my 5th Alternator with my 3.4, with both Intake Manifold Gaskets just being freshly replaced. My Timing Belt was replaced in 1996. It's hanging in there (the mechanic advises it's in great shape) but I inspect it 2x a month. I need to get that done someday fairly soon.