Q: I'm buying 2000 bmw 323I Auto. After how many miles should the timing belt be changed?
I'm going to buy this car .it 2000 bmw 323I auto 4 door it has 176200 so after how many miles should timing belt should change
My car has 176200 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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