brucelee1

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Hi guys,

I am in the process of buying a 2006 ES330. The car needs:

timing belt, tensioners
Water pump
Coolant
Thermostat
Spark plugs.

I am wondering what I should pay for this service. I am not stuck on the Lexus dealer doing this, an qualified independent is fine with me.

thoughs?

Thanks!

Zen470

close to $1,000

msekanha

Do-it-yourself, $250. Or ^^

brucelee1

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I wish I had that much confidence in my abilities but alas, no.

Thanks

speedkar9

+1

DIY !

How about negotiating with the dealer to get these done before you purchase it?

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

I like the idea of negotiating the service into the purchase. Those parts should be replaced every 100k miles. With today's $100/hr shop rates, you're looking at around $1000 for the timing belt, and probably a few more hundred for the spark plugs, because one does not depend on the other.

400ls

maybe an independent shop would do it for $1000, but if you make some calls to toyota, or lexus, i think you'll find you'll be paying upwards of $1500

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

Turns out I found an 2006 ES where all of the above has already been done.

Hoorah!

Thanks for the info guys.