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No, I've had this car for 10 years. I bought it at 105K miles for $7K. It did not have transmission problems then. I keep thinking the trans will go, but it doesn't. If I do all of the above it could cost more than car is worth. I'm just trying to decide how much money to plow into it to keep it going, versus buying another car.

Folks, money is tight and I am not really a car guy. I appreciate your help prioritizing maintenance of my 1997 ES300 with 220,000 miles. KBB value of only $1800. On the other hand, liability-only insurance is cheap since I dropped collision/comprehensive. It needs some significant maintenance: I should replace the timing belt. Last time was at about 120K miles. I need new tires. (I can't quite see Abe's head yet, but it is getting close). Probably should change all belts and hoses. Needs new rear struts I needs to change all fluids: oil, transmission, coolant. Finally, the transmission slips when in reverse and some day transmission will just go and I won't replace it. That said, it has been doing this since 150K miles and I've gotten another 70K out of it. How much money should I put into this car and what should I do first? Thanks for your help.