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Thanks for the input. The car is in good shape, great for a 14 year old car. I just put in a rebuilt alternator and new tires, brakes, rotors etc. Regular maintanence means mostly oil changes but also whatever else the mechanic thinks I may need. I have put alot of money (tires, alternator and brakes in a 6 month span) into the car over the last couple of years. I bought it in 98 for 15,000 with 35,000 miles on it. Is there a risk that the new rebuilt alternator will burn out also? What kind of cost should I expect to fix the power steering leak? Thanks for your help.

I have a 1991 Lexus ls 400 with @ 102,000. I am the second owner and bought it from my Father in Law. It has been regularly serviced. The check engine light is on and has been on for over a year. The car drives great. I have taken it to two different mechanics (Not the Lexus dealer but reputable mechanics that regularly work on foreign cars, including Lexus). Both mechanics state that the computer shows no errors, but can't get it to reset. I have the original timing belt, but drive the car like a baby. Smooth on the highway only a few miles to work. I have read conflicting reports on the timing belt. If it goes, I will be standed, but no damage to the car and if it goes, I will destroy the engine. Which is it? Finally, my power steering fluid has a leak. It used to get low every 2 to 3 months, not it is about every 6 to 8 weeks. I have been told it is expensive to repair. I love the car, but I hate to put $2,000 into it to fix it when I can just get a new car. It is a great car, but I can't see putting alot of money into a 15 year old car. I will probably get a new car in a year. Thanks for your comments.