[Jack McDermott]

In a sense it boils down to how much of a gambler you are. I have a 02 Tundra and changed the timing belt and thermostat at 7 years, but only 39K miles. My timing belt and thermostat still looked brand new when they took them off the vehicle. It cost me circa $800, but now I have peace of mind for a long time, and I intend to keep the truck. My 02 Tundra has an interference engine, so if the timing belt breaks, it will wipe out the valves and cost me a new engine. Thus, I opted for safety. You should consider checking at [url=http://www.gates.com] to see if you have an interference engine, then make your decision. Personally, I've had good results, reliable vehicles, and peace of mind by doing what Toyota recommends - not necessarily what the Dealer/Stealer recommends.